Reviews
inov-8 TRAILFLY ULTRA G 300 MAX
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC inov-8 really are very good at drumming up lots of interest in their new shoe releases, and the new TRAILFLY ULTRA G 300 MAX was no...
Read moreSalomon S/Lab Ultra 3 shoes
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC Since Salomons first S/Lab shoes were developed for Kilian, the range has grown and been further refined each season. They are always lightweight, fairly...
Read moreCimalp 864 Drop Evolution shoes
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC I, like I imagine most people who read this, often find myself checking out other people's shoes. It’s not really a conscious thing. I...
Read morePolar Grit X Watch
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC I first had a polar unit many years ago, in a previous lifetime before I was a runner. In those days I was a...
Read morePulseroll Mini massage gun
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC I recently reviewed the excellent Massage gun from Pulseroll. I really liked its intense power, and how you could really focus on particular areas with...
Read morePetzl IKO Core
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC I have tried pretty much every Petzl headtorch over the past decade or so, and there have been many, so one thing I know...
Read morePulseroll Percussion Massage Gun and Vib…
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC For a 20% Pulseroll discount code, scroll to the bottom. Roller competition on the URC FB group here I think I am like a lot of...
Read moreinov-8 TERRAULTRA G 270
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC If you have already read the 'first look', then scroll down for the update. The first thing to notice with the TERRAULTRA G 270 is...
Read morePetzl Swift RL Headtorch
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC I have had many Petzl headtorches over the years and am generally very happy with them. They are not always perfect, but that is...
Read moreReview of the Rab Skyline range of cloth…
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC When I received this pack of clothing to test, I wrote a 'first look' at all the gear which gives some info on how...
Read moreCoros Apex Pro Watch
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC If you have a GPS watch,it is likely either a Suunto or Garmin, but there is now a new kid in town who wants to join and eventually...
Read moreArc’teryx Norvan LD 2 shoe
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC I own a few items of clothing by Arc’teryx and am really happy with them. I recently tested the excellent Norvan SL hoody jacket and was...
Read moreRab Skyline clothing range
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC Many of you will be aware of RAB from their climbing and mountaineering clothing. They have now ventured into the mountain running market with...
Read moreArc’teryx Norvan SL Hoody Jacket
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC We are currently getting loads of sunshine here in the Alps, and that combined with the fact we are not allowed out for much...
Read moreMontane Minimus Stretch Ultra Pull-On Ja…
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC A long, long time ago, when I took up running ultras (It really was a long, long time ago!) I didn’t feel the need...
Read moreNitecore UT32 Ultra Compact Dual Output …
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC The torch attached via the rubber mount, to the heand band. When Nitecore contacted me, I’ll be honest, I had never heard of them, but after a...
Read moreinov-8 Trailroc G 280 shoe
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC Along with the Race Ultra Pro 2in1 vest, I received the brand new Trailroc G 280 shoes from inov-8 as free samples to run into the ground...
Read moreinov-8 Race Ultra Pro 2in1 Vest
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC Vest with 10 litre pocket clipped in place on the rear As mentioned previously in other reviews, I have been a Salomon vest user, and...
Read moreMontane VIA Gecko Vest
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC I feel very lucky to have got my hands on a Gecko race vest courtesy of Montane. My only previous experience with Montane vests…
La Sportiva Kaptiva
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC *scroll to the bottom for update after 785km* Full disclosure. I was given this pair of Kaptiva shoes for free to review. I first saw the Kaptiva when I was…
361˚ Sensation 3 Shoe Review
Written by Sim Benson www.jenandsimbenson.co.uk Price: £119.99 Weight per shoe: men’s UK11 335g women’s UK6.5 265g Find out more www.361europe.com/en Overview: The Sensation 3 is designed as a high mileage trainer with a good blend…
Thule Chariot Cross 2 Multisport Trailer
Written by Jen and Sim Benson www.wildrunning.net for the URC Price: From £850 (single) or £950 (double) Find out more at www.thule.com; available in the UK from www.runningbuggies.com Overview: Brand new from Swedish brand…
Scarpa Spin
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC I recently tested the Neutron shoe from Scarpa. It is a good, but very solid shoe. I say, but, purely as I know this won't be…
Hoka One One Speed Instinct
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC A few years ago when I was doing some fairly high mileage, mostly on road or hard pack trail, I was suffering from very…
Salomon S-Lab XA Alpine
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC I recently got a chance to review the rather amazing Salomon X-Alp Carbon GTX and what an incredible shoe (boot?). It is basically a…
Scarpa Neutron
Written by Neil Bryant for the URC Scarpa are an Italian family run company that have a long heritage of producing some of the finest mountaineering boots in the world. They…
Scott Palani Road Men's
Written by Sim Benson www.wildrunning.net for the URC Price: £115 Weight: 340g per shoe Men’s UK 10.5 Eu 45.5. Find out more at www.scott-sports.com Overview: The Scott Palani is a new road shoe designed for…