Reviews

Topo Athletic Mtn Racer

December 16, 2020December 16, 2020 by Gordon Gianniny

The Mtn Racer is designed to be a lightweight, high-cushion trail shoe for those who like to run fast over long distances and rough terrain. So how well does it live up to those claims, and how does it compare to other shoes in its class like the Altra Timp & Hoka Speedgoat? Check out our review.

Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide 2020 — In the Garage

October 13, 2021December 15, 2020 by Luke Koppa

Our final gift guide is dedicated to those big-ticket items — check out our reviewers' top picks.

Blister's 2020 Holiday Gift Guide — kids and parents edition

Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide 2020 — Kids & Parents Edition

October 27, 2021December 15, 2020 by Kristin Sinnott

This edition of our gift guide is all about the little ones (and their parents). Check out our gift ideas for folks who like to get outside with their kids.

Blister Brand Guide: Inov-8 Running Shoe Lineup, 2020

October 13, 2021December 13, 2020 by Gordon Gianniny

Spanning more than two-dozen models that range from road trainers to mud-specific racers, Inov-8's 2020 lineup has a bit of everything, but it can be a bit confusing to sort through it all. Check out our Brand Guide to see what sets each shoe apart from the others, and figure out which ones might make sense for you.

1-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (20/21)

December 11, 2020 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Check out Part Two of our reviewers' 1-ski quiver selections, including additions from Jonathan Ellsworth, Sascha Anastas, Sam Shaheen, & Eric Freson.

Blister reviews the K2 Disruption MTi, Disruption 78C, Disruption 78Ti, Disruption 82Ti

2021-2022 K2 Disruption MTi, 78C, 78Ti, & 82Ti

December 9, 2021December 10, 2020 by Luke Koppa

We’ve spent the last two weeks testing four of K2’s new Disruption skis back-to-back. Check out our review to see how the Disruption MTi, 78C, 78Ti, & 82Ti compare.

Hunt All-Mountain Carbon H_Impact Wheelset

December 10, 2020December 10, 2020 by Noah Bodman

Can a product that costs half as much as the competition perform just as well? That's basically what Hunt is claiming about their Carbon H-Impact wheelset, and after 5 months of testing, we actually don't think they're far off. Check out our review of this impressive wheelset.

Nathan VaporSwift 4L Race Vest

December 9, 2020 by Kieran Nay

While many aspects of running are less expensive than other, more gear-intensive sports, running vests can be quite pricey. But the VaporSwift 4L is Nathan's take on a more affordable, yet still race-ready running vest — check out our review to see how it compares to its higher-end competition.

Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide 2020 — Under the Tree

October 27, 2021December 8, 2020 by Luke Koppa

Next up in our gift guide are those items that we think would be great under the tree — check out our reviewers' top picks.

David Golay reviews the Pivot Mach 6 for Blister

2021 Pivot Mach 6

December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 by David Golay

Pivot just announced a brand-new bike — the latest generation of their 27.5" Trail / Enduro bike, the Mach 6. Check out our First Look to learn more about the bike that Pivot says offers "eye-watering speed, telepathic handling, & unflappable stability."

Blister Brand Guide: Topo Athletic Running Shoe Lineup, 2020

December 5, 2020December 4, 2020 by Gordon Gianniny

Topo Athletic continues to expand their line of low-drop, wide-toebox running shoes — check out our Brand Guide for the full rundown on their 2020 lineup and which model might make the most sense for how and where you run.

2-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (20/21)

December 7, 2020December 4, 2020 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Check out Part Two of our reviewers' 2-ski quiver selections, with additions from Kristin Sinnott, Jonathan Ellsworth, Sascha Anastas, Eric Freson, & Sam Shaheen.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Survivor Endurance phone case for Blister

Protect Your Phone: Survivor Endurance Case

December 24, 2020December 4, 2020 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk about protecting our brains with a helmet, and our bank accounts with injury insurance. Time to talk about protecting the pocket supercomputers we all carry when we’re skiing, riding, running, and wrecking.

Blister's 2020 Holiday Gift Guide — Stocking Stuffers

Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide 2020 — Stocking Stuffers

October 27, 2021December 1, 2020 by Luke Koppa

It’s that time of year again, where many of us are thinking about gifts for our family and friends. Our reviewers are chiming in with their gift ideas, and we’re kicking things off with stocking stuffers.

David Golay reviews the Canfield Tilt & Canfield Lithium for Blister

2021 Canfield Tilt & Lithium

August 10, 2021November 30, 2020 by David Golay

Canfield recently added two new 29ers to their lineup, the Tilt & Lithium, and we're very excited about both. Check out our First Look to see why.

3-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (20/21)

November 26, 2020November 26, 2020 by Jonathan Ellsworth

In Part Two of our reviewers' 3-ski quiver selections, reviewers Paul Forward, Sascha Anastas, Kristin Sinnott, & Jonathan Ellsworth add their picks.

ON Cloudventure Peak

November 23, 2020 by Kieran Nay

ON's shoes immediately stand out due to their unique midsole "pods," and we've been testing their recently revised, lightweight trail racer, the Cloudventure Peak. Check out our review to see where we think it excels, where it falls short, and how it compares to the competition.