Salomon introduces the Genesis 2, a trail running shoe designed for a range of terrain, with cushioning, a stability-focused chassis and protective construction in a lightweight build. The Genesis 2 builds on the original Genesis, with updates to the midsole dynamics, outsole grip and chassis construction.

From a budget carbon racer that shaved 15 seconds off a PB pace, to the super-shoe spotted on elite feet at UTMB — the RUN Mag team pushed the pace and hit technical terrain to test seven of the season's fastest and toughest releases. Here's what earned a place on race day.

The RUN Mag team spent the summer racking up easy miles in five of the newest daily trainers on the market — from New Balance's revamped 1080 v15 to a budget Peak option that punches well above its price. Here's which ones earned a spot in our regular rotation, and which are best saved for recovery days.

From race-ready sunglasses to a wireless AXS groupset, this issue's gear roundup covers ten pieces of kit that caught our eye — recovery, safety, apparel and drivetrain tech for every kind of mountain biker. Here's what's worth a look.

Tour de France season is a reminder that the small details matter. Falke's Pedal Pressure Free range is built around one of them — the foot-pedal interface

Falke's new Pedal range are designed for comfortable efficiency on the bike. As the country's best riders line up for SA marathon and enduro mountain bike champs this weekend, attention tends to land on the obvious kit — the bike, the drivetrain, tyre choice etc. But over a hard day in the saddle, marginal gains in performance often come down to smaller and easily overlooked details, like the contact points between rider and machine.

Garmin has expanded its Forerunner line with two new GPS running smartwatches — the Forerunner 70 and the Forerunner 170 — that pull training features from its higher-end models into a more affordable package. For runners who've eyed the brand's advanced watches but balked at the price, this is the range that closes some of that gap.

The Cape Town Marathon is South Africa’s bid for World Marathon Major status. It is fast, flat, and technical. To chase a PB in the Mother City, you need gear built for the demands of a fast course — kit that supports recovery while you run, and protects the parts of the foot that suffers the most at race pace.

The Salomon Ultra Glide 4 updates the brand’s max-cushion trail shoe with a lighter, more breathable upper while retaining its high-stack midsole and long-distance comfort focus.

The Merrell Agility Peak 6 builds on the brand’s established trail platform with a focus on grip, protection and durability, combining Vibram Megagrip traction, a rock plate and FloatPro cushioning for technical terrain.

The ASICS SUPERBLAST 3 introduces FF LEAP foam, a new midsole compound designed to deliver a lighter and more responsive ride, alongside a refined upper and updated cushioning platform.

The Diadora Gara Carbon 3 is the latest version in the brand’s carbon-plate road running range, featuring an updated ANIMA PBX midsole, full-length carbon plate and Matrix Mesh upper. Here’s a closer look at the shoe’s key features and specifications.

A look at the Falke Pedal Pressure Free mountain bike sock, designed for long-distance riding and multi-stage racing with targeted metatarsal cushioning, BCool recycled yarn and a Sensitive Cuff construction.

The New Balance Ellipse joins the brand’s daily training line-up with a high-cushion Fresh Foam X midsole, rocker geometry, and comfort-focused design aimed at runners seeking a smooth, easy ride for everyday mileage.