Amir's coverage also includes eyewear, watches, and grooming products like electric razors and men's skincare.
He's used his expertise in footwear and the footwear industry to review all kinds of shoes from sportswear giants, well-known casual brands, and startups. He's covered everything including the industry's shift to producing more sustainable clothing, the most comfortable loungewear, all of the best places to shop for affordable business casual attire, and more. As a collector of sneakers and fashion, Amir is passionate about all things related to style. Read more Read lessĪmir Ismael is a senior reporter for Insider Reviews, Insider's e-commerce branch of the service journalism team. Learn more about how we test kitchen products. See below for some of his work: The best mattress for every type of sleeper in 2021, according to our rigorous testing The 6 best robot vacuums we tested in 2021 The 6 best air conditioners we tested in 2021 The best Instant Pots and electric pressure cookers we tested in 2021 10 grilling essentials that chefs and pitmasters swear by for making the best BBQ The 5 best mattress toppers we tested in 2021 Contact info: Learn more about how our team of experts tests and reviews products at Insider here. When James isn't testing products and writing for Insider, he's helping to run a popular local Facebook group, Lansing Foodies. James is currently based in Lansing, Michigan, where he lives in "The Barn Mansion," a three-story Dutch colonial home, with his wife, two sons, two cats, and a rambunctious rat terrier. His mission is to help people get the most value for their money by guiding them in making informed buying decisions. He's a multifaceted writer who has covered everything from health and fitness to consumer technology.
He's tested more than 20 robot vacs from brands like iRobot and Roborock over the years and is no stranger to keeping his house at a chilly 60 degrees Fahrenheit for weeks on end all in the name of testing air conditioners. In addition to being Insider Reviews' mattress expert, James has extensively covered robot vacuums, air conditioners, air purifiers, and more within the HVAC space. He authors our guide to the best mattresses. He has tested more than 30 mattresses from startups like Casper and legacy brands like Tempur-Pedic, using his background in experimental psychology to develop objective tests and evaluate comfort, support, motion transfer, and more. James is a Home & Kitchen Reporter for Insider Reviews, where he specializes in sleep, HVAC, and kitchen appliances.