My running shoe reviews in one place. Choose a type of running and open the individual review for testing conditions, fit and the limitations of each model.
This is a library of my own tests, rather than a ranking of current shop stock. Older reviews refer to the named generation and the conditions at the time of testing. The year beside each link is the original publication year.
Road: comfort and daily training
- Saucony Triumph 22 review: comfort and faster running after 150 km (2024)
- On Cloudeclipse review: big cushioning, still springy? (2023)
- Brooks Adrenaline GTS 21 review after 100 km (2021)
Road: faster running and racing
Roads and light trails
- Merrell ProMorph review after 100 km: road-to-trail tested (2025)
- On Cloudvista review after 925 km: versatility and durability (2023)
Trails and mountains
- Saucony BlazeTR review — forest runs and Tatra trails (2024)
- On Cloudultra 2 review: softer cushioning and trail comfort (2023)
Winter, snow and ice
Minimalism and ground feel
Minimalist footwear feels different from thickly cushioned shoes. The review also describes my gradual adaptation; it is not a promise of injury prevention.