Last updated: 01-Nov-18 By Fiona Outdoors The HOKA ONE ONE Mafate Speed 2 trail running shoe offers maximum cushioning combined with a grippy and durable Vibram outsole. The brand aims this at runners who like trails and long-distance sessions or races. Features Upper: Comfortable and lightweight No Sew SpeedFrame construction External Monomesh screen for improved […]
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Last updated: 20-Aug-18 By Fiona Outdoors Most ultra runners know about the brand inov-8. No doubt, many runners own a few pairs of inov-8 trainers, whether off-road or road versions. Now the company has launched their redesigned ROCLITE collection. A popular choice for hill running, especially when it will be wet and muddy, Roclite shoes
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Last updated: 24-Oct-18 By Fiona Outdoors This one is a round-up test review for the female ultra runners, although, if you are a guy, you might be interested in buying your girlfriend/wife the perfect running gift. A sports bra is an essential item for women runners for a number of reasons. It’s important to stop
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Last updated: 20-Aug-18 By Alice Morrison The blurb for these Inov-8s says “for long miles on hard packed trails”. I tried them out on trail/mountain bike routes in the Peak District (UK) and also on a couple of longish days on hard-packed sand trails in the Agafay desert in Morocco. Features Weight 275g Drop 8mm
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Last updated: 20-Aug-18 By Fiona Outdoors The Brooks Cascadia 11s feature a Gore-Tex waterproof and breathable membrane. They are meant for trails and offer a neutral fit with a medium width. Features Gore-Tex upper BIOMOGO DNA midsole “adaptive” cushioning Four-point pivot posts for a stabilising suspension system Full-length segmented crash pad to “accommodate any foot
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Last updated: 17-Aug-18 By James Eacott Craft are renowned for their base layers, for good reason. They’ve consistently produced amongst the best in the market for runners and cyclists and the Active Extreme 2.0 is further progression towards the perfect base layer. Features Seamless torso Flatlock seams Ergonomic, 3D fit Double-layered CoolMax Air fabric
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Last updated: 07-Jan-20 By Alice Morrison I associate Ronhill with no-nonsense, practical gear for the hills and this is very much what you get with these two hydration packs. They are designed for different things, the Pioneer having more features and the Nano being very stripped down and race ready. The Ronhill Pioneer 8L Vest
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Last updated: 17-Aug-18 By Fiona Outdoors I rarely go anywhere without a lightweight insulated jacket. I wear one before and after training and races. If it’s summer, I wear the jacket on its own and in autumn or winter I use the jacket as a mid-layer underneath a waterproof jacket or another insulated jacket. I
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Last updated: 20-Aug-18 By Alice Morrison La Sportiva Mutants (men and women) are advertised as, “very stable and versatile mountain running shoe ideal for mountain running, sky races, and off-road trails on different types of terrain” and from my testing of them I found that they lived up to that billing. As a more novice
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Last updated: 20-Aug-18 By Fiona Outdoors Saucony Xodus 6.0 GTX has been designed “to tackle the toughest of terrain while providing midfoot support and proven traction on the trails”. The shoes have a Gore-Texliner and water-resistant outer fabric for use in winter. I run in the Scottish hills so I need shoes that can cope
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