The Europe briefing

Best Trail Running Shoes Right Now UK: What to Look for Before You Buy

Compare what makes a genuinely good trail running shoe. Find out which features matter, common mistakes to avoid, and how to pick the right pair for your terrain.

Salomon Aero Glide 4 vs ASICS Superblast 3: Which Road Runner Shoe Wins?

Cut through the hype. We compare Salomon Aero Glide 4 and ASICS Superblast 3 on fit, cushioning, speed, and real-world durability to help you pick the right shoe.

The Best Trainers Right Now in the UK and Europe

Eight trainers worth buying in the UK and Europe this season, with verified materials, weights and fit notes, plus who each pair suits and what to skip.

Salomon XT-Evo Review: The XT-6 Finally Gets an Heir

The Salomon XT-Evo landed on 2 September 2026 with the most aggressive upper in the XT line. Verified materials, fit notes, colourways and who it suits.

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Salomon in Europe: The Current Line-Up, Model by Model

Every current Salomon shoe in Europe explained: Genesis, Aero Glide, S/Lab, XA Pro and the XT sportstyle line, with verified lab specs and what to skip.

Veja Condor Royale Review: Retro Running, Rebuilt

The Veja Condor Royale turns the brand's first running shoe into a lifestyle trainer. Verified materials, the sizing warning, colourways and who should buy.

Rains Suva Hardshell Long Jacket Review: Silent Rainwear

Rains' AW26 headline piece swaps shine for a matte three-layer shell. Verified fabric, the Suva line-up, colourways and who the Hardshell Long Jacket suits.

The Best Winter Coats Right Now in the UK and Europe

Seven winter coats worth buying in the UK and Europe, with verified insulation, fill power and shell fabrics, plus who each suits and what to skip this year.

On Cloudboom Strike 2 Review: The Robot-Sprayed Racer

On Cloudboom Strike 2 review: verified 40 mm stack, 5 mm drop, 191 g weight, new CloudTec Sphere midsole and the sprayed LightSpray upper explained.

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On in Europe: The Current Line-Up, Model by Model

Every current On running shoe in Europe explained: Cloudboom, Cloudmonster, Cloudsurfer, Cloudswift and trail, with verified lab specs and what to skip.

Best Running Shoes Right Now in the UK and Europe

Eight current running shoes worth buying in the UK and Europe, with verified stack, drop and weight for each, who they suit and what to skip this season.

On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper vs HOKA Skyward X 2

Two max-cushion super trainers compared: verified stack, drop, weight, foam and plate for the On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper and the HOKA Skyward X 2.

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adidas in Europe: The Current Line-Up, Model by Model

Every current adidas running shoe and terrace trainer in Europe explained: Adizero, Supernova, Ultraboost and Samba, with verified specs and what to skip.

Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 SABOT Review: Backless, Breezy

The Mexico 66 SABOT turns Onitsuka Tiger's slimmest silhouette into a woven mule. Verified materials, 13 colourways, fit notes and whether it works in Europe.

Second-Hand and Repair Fashion in Europe: The 2026 Intel

Vinted's growth, the revised EU Waste Framework Directive and eco-modulated fees are reshaping how Europe buys clothes. What actually changes for shoppers.

AW26 Trends from Paris and Milan, for High-Street Budgets

The autumn/winter 2026 runways in Milan and Paris produced five trends the high street can actually copy. What to buy, what to borrow and what to ignore.

adidas Samba OG vs Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66: Which Flat?

The two flat trainers Europe cannot stop buying, compared: materials, weight, grip, fit and durability for the adidas Samba OG and Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66.

Salomon XT-6 vs ASICS GEL-Kayano 14: Tech Runner Face-Off

Two retro tech runners compared with lab numbers: weight, stack, grip, cushioning and fit for the Salomon XT-6 and the ASICS GEL-Kayano 14.

adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 Review: Under 100 Grams

The adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 is the first marathon super shoe under 100g. Verified stack, drop, foam and the fit warning before you commit.