HOKA Speedgoat 7 Review
The first call I had to make in this test came before I ever reached a trail. HOKA’s product page asks buyers to go up half a size in the Speedgoat 7, while my usual women’s 8.5 had been true…
Livia Moreanu
Livia is a marketing director by day, but her passion comes alive on the trail. She discovered hiking in her late twenties and it completely changed her life. From forest walks around Bucharest to mountain treks across Europe and Asia, Livia loves exploring accessible trails and testing gear. She’s passionate about proving that outdoor adventures aren’t just for extreme athletes but for anyone willing to lace up their boots and start walking.
Saucony Peregrine 16 Review
One of my hiking buddies bought the Saucony Peregrine 16 at the start of the summer and never got a day out of them. They were too big on her, and she was ready to write the money off until…
How to Choose Hiking Boots: A Field Tester’s Guide (2026)
I know that finding the right pair of hiking boots can be frustrating, especially when ordering them online. It seems that sizes never align, and there’s always a good chance the model you fell in love with simply isn’t cut…
Nike ACG Pegasus Trail Review: Wide Enough Now?
Nike relaunched the Pegasus Trail under its ACG banner in spring 2026, another turn of a series that has long been one of its most popular road-to-trail shoes. This version brought more ReactX foam, a new All Terrain Compound 2.0…
La Sportiva Ultra Raptor 3 Review
I had been planning to try the Ultra Raptor 3 since it launched at the beginning of this year. Yet here we are in August, and I am only now sitting down to write the La Sportiva Ultra Raptor 3…
Teva Hurricane XLT3 Review: Is It Worth the Upgrade?
The Teva Hurricane XLT3 arrived in 2025 as the successor to a longtime favorite, and it had plenty to live up to. For years, the Teva Hurricane XLT2 had been the affordable, nimble water sandal people bought without a second…
HOKA Challenger 8 Review
HOKA released the Challenger 8 in autumn 2025, another turn of a series that has long been one of its most popular door-to-trail shoes. This version brought more cushion and a roomier forefoot, raised the drop from the 7, and…
Nike Wildhorse 10 Review: Rugged or Not? (2026)
Early this June, the team headed to the Bulgarian mountains for a two-day hut-to-hut hike. I had just bought the Nike Wildhorse 10, so it felt like the right time to put them to the test. I’m moving up from…
Lowa Innox Pro GTX Mid Review (2026 Test Results)
The Lowa Innox Pro GTX Mid is sold as a “door-to-trail” boot: light enough to feel like a shoe, but with a mid cuff and a GORE-TEX lining for when the trail gets wet. That promise is exactly the kind…