Adidas Ultraboost 22 Review: This Running Shoe Checks All the Boxes
Feel of the Shoe I can see why the Ultraboost 22 retails for $190: It feels like a very luxe sneaker. The padded, stretchy cushioning in the toe box made…
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The On Cloudmonster Running Shoes Offer Next-Level Cushioning and Support
This On Cloudmonster review is part of our 2022 SELF Certified Sneaker Awards, where the shoe won Best Responsive Sneaker. You can see the rest of our award winners here.…
FootJoy Flex XP Review: A Stylish Shoe That’s Perfect for Strolling
This FootJoy Flex XP review is part of our 2022 SELF Certified Sneaker Awards, where the shoe won Best Walking Shoe. You can see the rest of our award winners…
Brooks Hyperion Elite 3 Review: These Sneakers Keep My Legs Fresh on Long Training Runs
The shoe’s upper also felt very breathable, which was a happy surprise to me—the upper seemed very densely knit, so I thought it would run hot. But I wore this…
Hoka Bondi 8 Review: A Plush Shoe for Everyday Running
The extended heel is designed to give a runner a more responsive ride without sacrificing that super-soft landing. And though these are not as bouncy as some of the other…
Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39 Review: The Classic Running Shoe Just Keeps Getting Better
This Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39 review is part of our 2022 SELF Certified Sneaker Awards, where the shoe won Best Long-Distance Training Shoe. You can see the rest of…
Skechers GoRun MaxRoad 5 Review: The Shoes That Will Get Me to My First 5K
This Skechers GoRun MaxRoad 5 review is part of our 2022 SELF Certified Sneaker Awards, where the shoe won Best for Newbie Runners. You can see the rest of our…
Hoka Speedgoat 5 Review: A Technical Trail Shoe That’s Perfect for All Levels
This Hoka Speedgoat 5 review is part of our 2022 SELF Certified Sneaker Awards, where the shoe won Best Neutral Trail Running Shoe. You can see the rest of our…
Saucony Endorphin Pro 3 Review: If You Want to Increase Your Speed, Buy These Sneakers
This Saucony Endorphin Pro 3 review is part of our 2022 SELF Certified Sneaker Awards, where the shoe won Best for Speed Training. You can see the rest of our…
This Latex Mattress Is Comfortable, Supportive, and Eco-Friendly
After spending the majority of my adult life using a hand-me-down mattress leftover from the previous tenant in my twenties, I was finally forced, by a cross-country move, to upgrade…
This DreamCloud Mattress Made Me Realize What My Bed Was Missing
Getting it on my bed frame was also a bit of a struggle. Once you cut off the plastic it’s wrapped in, the mattress starts immediately expanding to its full…
This Feather-Soft Mattress Made Me Feel Like I Was Sleeping on a Cloud
Sleep is one of the most important things to me and probably most people. If I don’t have a good night’s sleep it can ruin my entire day. When it…
The Helix Plus Mattress Is Made With Larger Bodies in Mind
Before testing the Helix Plus Mattress, I was not aware that mattress brands considered larger bodies in their construction. So when I had the chance to test a new mattress…
This Meal Kit Made Eating at Home Easier and Beats Shopping for Groceries
I always love to cook healthy meals and search for new recipe ideas online to vary my dishes. However, many of those recipes do not taste good or they require…
The Casper Wave Mattress Finally Stopped Me From Sinking All Over the Bed
Mattresses just haven’t been a huge priority for me. Up until last fall I was sleeping on the same mattress I’d had for a decade—the same mattress which spent who…
This Plant-Based Meal Kit Has Delicious Freezer-To-Table Meals
I unexpectedly had to run out for a few hours on Wednesday evening, and when I got home my giant box was waiting for me downstairs in my apartment building.…
This Vegetarian-Friendly Meal Kit Helped Me Get Out of a Cooking Rut
It’s nice knowing that essentially any ingredient that can be certified organic in a Green Chef box will be, and their gluten-free ingredients are certified as well. So, you might…
Sunbasket Review: An Easy, Albeit Expensive, Way to Get Nutrient-Dense Meals
This is a pretty steep price to pay for a meal kit—and it’s comparable to a casual-ish take-out meal in NYC where I live—which begs the question, why would you…
The Birch Luxe Natural Mattress Is a Plush, Supportive Bed With a High-End Feel
I’ve been happily sleeping on a memory foam mattress that I love for about a year, but the mattress in one of my other bedrooms remains the very old, very…