By Paul Freary When they introduced the Glycerin Max around 12 months ago, Brooks stepped outside their comfort zone a little. It marked a shift for the brand away from its more traditionally styled models into a new era of shoes that aim to push the boundaries of design and function.With its super-deep midsole stack […]
11 Best Daily Trainers – From Easy Miles to Long Runs
By Kieran Alger A good daily trainer is an essential in any runner’s rotation. Built to handle the bulk of your weekly mileage, the best daily trainers offer guaranteed comfort and reliable performance particularly when you’re moving slower and building volume. A good daily running shoe works with your running style and – in an […]
Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 vs Endorphin Speed 4 – Upgrade or Not?
By Kieran Alger Saucony’s speed-focused daily trainer is largely designed for faster training miles. But the past iterations – including the Speed 4 – have also offered the kind of versatility that can cope with a whole lot more. For many runners, the Endorphin Speed is the ideal all-rounder, just with a faster edge. The […]
6 Best Running Shoes for Beginners – Top Choices for New Runners
By Kieran Alger Starting to run can be hard. Finding the motivation, building the fitness, growing the habit – these are all things that can feel quite daunting. Then there’s choosing the right running shoes.With so many styles and brands, all with their own technologies, foams and jargon, picking your perfect running shoe can feel […]
Are High-Stacked Running Shoes Faster – Which Ones Cross the Line?
By Noel Paine In just five years, running shoes have undergone more significant changes than in the previous two decades. Where once racing flats hugged the road at 10–20 mm of foam, today’s elite marathon shoes hover near the 40 mm legal maximum set by World Athletics (WA). On November 1, 2024, WA extended its […]
Brooks Glycerin GTS 22 Vs Beast GTS 24 – Which Support Shoe is Best for You?
By Paul Freary The Glycerin GTS 22 and Beast GTS 24 from Brooks are two of the brand’s most popular and ever-present models in the brand’s range.Known for offering both great cushioning and control, how do they differ, and which should you choose?If you click, or buy from, links on this page, we may receive […]
ASICS Blast Running Shoes Compared – Sonicblast, Megablast, Superblast & Novablast
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 ASICS 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 […]
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 […]
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