By Paul Freary ASICS, first, and perhaps still the most popular shoe to use the BLAST name, is the Novablast. This lightweight and well-cushioned shoe is now in its 5th generation and has become synonymous with shoes offering this energized type of cushioning.Now, ASICS has four shoes following a similar theme: the Novablast, Superblast, Sonicblast […]
Saucony Guide 18 Vs Hurricane 25 – Battle for Control
By Paul Freary Both the Saucony Guide 18 and Hurricane 25 are built for everyday training for runners requiring support and control. With similar geometries and cushioning, they both provide great levels of cushioning, comfort and control.So, which should you choose as your next daily support shoe?If you click, or buy from, links on this […]
ASICS GT 2000 14 Vs Kayano 32 – Battle for Control
By Paul Freary I’ve run in many versions of both the Kayano 32 and GT 2000 14 over the years, both shoes being around for as long as I can remember!With the models constantly evolving, here I take a look at the latest versions and after logging more than 100 miles in each, I look […]
HOKA Bondi 9 vs Arahi 8 – How Do HOKA’s OG Daily Trainers Stack Up?
By Two of HOKA’s long-standing favourites – the Arahi and the Bondi – have just been given big overhauls for 2025. The OG max stack shoe, the Bondi, is back with an even bigger supercritical midsole while the stability elements of the Arahi 8 have been switched up. You might choose either shoe to deliver a […]
HOKA Arahi 8 Review – Surprise Stability Hit
By Kieran Alger The HOKA Arahi 8 is a stability shoe designed to deliver protection and cushioning for your longer runs. But HOKA has gone all out to deliver a ride that’s softer, lighter and more agile than your regular stability shoe. The Arahi 8 has new uppers, a tweaked midsole set up and a […]
ASICS GT 2000 14 Review – Balance of Stability and Cushioning
By Paul Freary Perhaps one of ASICS’ most popular running shoes ever, the GT2000 undergoes major revisions in this update, and for me, the inspiration from the brand’s Novablast 5 model makes it a winner straight out of the box!If you click, or buy from, links on this page, we may receive compensation. Learn more […]
How to Lace Your Running Shoes for a Better Fit
By Noel Paine I have been a runner for a long time (more than 38 years) and have worked at a couple of specialty running shops, as well as in the field of Pedorthics (orthotics). I have seen a lot of feet and tried fitting many shoes to different kinds of feet over the years. […]
HOKA Arahi 8 Vs Clifton 10 – Cushioning or Control?
By Paul Freary The most popular shoe in HOKA’s range, the Clifton is now in its 10th generation. As one of the most popular and original ‘max-stack’ shoes on the market, it’s become a go-to model for those seeking maximal levels of cushioning and somewhat of a benchmark in the category.I’ve worn many versions of […]
HOKA Arahi 8 vs Gaviota 5 – Closing the Gap
By Paul Freary While the Gaviota 5 is HOKA’s premium cushioning and control type running shoe, the new Arahi 8 sees improvements that make it a very close competitor from very close to home.I really enjoyed running in the Gaviota 5 from its launch, but is the Arahi 8 the new king of control, or […]
HOKA Arahi 8 Vs Arahi 7 – A Big Step Up!
By Paul Freary HOKA’s popular ‘mild-support’ model, the Arahi, has recently been updated with the launch of the Arahi 8. Here, we look at the Arahi 7 and the new updated version and ask if it is worth upgrading.If you click, or buy from, links on this page, we may receive compensation. Learn more Arahi […]
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