Helly Hansen 2 in 1 jacket tested, rated and reviewed Helly Hansen 2 in 1 jacket £120 hellyhansen.com Triathlon challenges the wardrobe like no other activity. The Helly Hansen Windfoil 2 in 1 jacket/gilet usefully blocks the breezes encountered while…
Nike Lunarglide +5 running shoes tested, rated and reviewed Nike Lunarglide +5 £90 nike.com Nike’s Lunarlon midsole tech continues to win runners over with its soft, but not mushy, cushioning. The new, marginally lighter (260g) Lunarglide +5, uses a similar…
On Cloud running shoes tested, rated and reviewed On Cloud £110 On-running.com On’s newest running shoes replace the rounded cloud lugs of the rest of the range – which have teeth to grip together on impact – with broader, squarer…
Compression quad sleeves from 2XU tested, rated and reviewed 2XU Quad Sleeves £35 2xushop.co.uk Compression gear isn’t new, but we found that these quad sleeves from 2XU make the experience much more comfortable. There’s no annoying waistband or groin chafing…
Inov-8’s Tri-X-treme 225 triathlon-specific running shoes tested, rated and reviewed Inov-8 Tri-X-treme 225 £120 inov-8.com The 225 is the lighter, racier option in Inov-8’s tri-specific running shoe pairing. A neutral shoe with a 6mm footbed and 3mm heel to toe…
Under Armour Charge RC2 technical running shoes tested, rated and reviewed Under Armour Charge RC2 £110 / AU$169.99 underarmour.com From the moment you slip into a pair of Under Armour Charge RC2 running shoes you feel the comfort. Even straight out…
RST’s Contour Plus Compression Socks tested, rated and reviewed RST Contour Plus Compression Socks £12.99 cycledivision.co.uk RST’s compression socks offer more than just a low price. Graduated compression works where it’s needed most to help improve blood flow and flush…
Yurbuds’ Inspire Pro earphones tested, rated and reviewed Yurbuds Inspire Pro earphones £49.99 yurbuds.com/uk These M-dot detailed earphones feature Yurbuds‘ signature in-ear bud covers, which are designed to stay firmly put once they’re twisted in place. It’s a bold claim…
The Altra Lone Peak 1.5 trail shoes tested, rated and reviewed Altra Lone Peak 1.5 £105 altrafootwear.co.uk US brand Altra is now available in the UK meaning British athletes can see what all the fuss over the pond is about. Part…
Macca’s US-based shoe sponsor launches new performance range Under Armour Charge RC 2 [photo: Colin Levitch] Want to run like Macca? That’s probably more genetics than footwear, but at least now age-groupers can wear the same shoes as three-time Ironman…