Buying guides
Short, honest guides for the kit people ask about most. Each one gives a handful of picks for different goals and budgets, the reasons and trade-offs, and what to check before you buy. If none of the briefs matches yours, the finder will make a recommendation for your exact answers.
- Road running shoesFrom a first pair for parkrun to a carbon-plated marathon racer.
- Trail running shoesGrip for mud, protection for rock and comfort for long days.
- HYROX shoesRunning shoe, training shoe or something in between.
- GPS running watchesSimple GPS, long battery life or full maps.
- Walking bootsCountryside paths, muddy hills and long mountain days.
- Backpacking tentsLight solo shelters, two-person tents and more room for three.
- Road bikesA first road bike, an endurance bike and aero race machines.
- Tri suitsOne suit for swim, bike and run, from first race to long course.
Want picks for your exact brief?
The finder asks about your sport, experience, priorities and budget, then recommends the best model plus two alternatives, with the reasons.