By Kieran Alger In past generations, you’d probably describe the New Balance 880 as a cheaper, basic alternative to the New Balance 1080. A kind of no-frills 1080. But the 880v15 has undergone a serious makeover. This much-transformed shoe now has a bigger stack, new uppers and a whole distinct ride that sets it further […]
Kieran Alger
Kieran Alger is an ultra and marathon runner and an acclaimed journalist, writer and editor working in the space where health, fitness, sports, and technology collide. A long-time reviewer of running shoes and gear, if it helps you run better or enjoy your running more, Kieran has probably tested it.
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Saucony Endorphin Trainer Review – Just a Big Softie?
By Kieran Alger The Saucony Endorphin Trainer is a newcomer to the Saucony Endorphin line-up dropping in alongside popular shoes like the Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 and the Endorphin Elite 2. A replacement for the Kinvara Pro and the Endorphin Shift, it packs the now familiar super trainer combo of a big stack of Saucony’s […]
ASICS Gel Cumulus 27 Review – The New Dependable
By Kieran Alger If you’re looking apprehensively at the latest swathe of running shoes with massive midsoles rising as rapidly as the price tags, this review is for you. The ASICS Gel Cumulus 27 might be the antidote you’ve been looking for. This bona-fide all-rounder still packs plenty of cushion and versatility, with tweaks and […]
ASICS Gel Nimbus 27 vs ASICS Gel Cumulus 27 – Stacked vs Sprightly?
By Kieran Alger Unsurprisingly for two shoes named after clouds, the Nimbus 27 and the Cumulus 27 both prioritize cushioned comfort over all out speed. But they deliver that road-taming protection in very different ways. While the ASICS Gel Nimbus 27 adds even more soft stack for a super-protective ride, the Cumulus 27 keeps things […]
Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 Review – A Fast, Fun, Wild Ride
By Kieran Alger The Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 is Saucony’s top-tier carbon racer, designed for your fastest efforts in training and racing. The original Elite divided opinion. Some found it fast but too firm for longer races. Others enjoyed the consistent energetic ride. But you can forget everything you ‘ve read or heard about the […]
ASICS Novablast 5 vs Saucony Ride 17 – The Best Reliable Ride?
By Kieran Alger If you’re searching for a daily trainer that offers reliable road protection for covering the easier 80% of your weekly mileage, the ASICS Novablast 5 and the Saucony Ride 17 might be somewhere on your shortlist. They both cater nicely for most of your regular runs, they just get there by different […]
17 Best Running Shoes – The Top Running Shoe for Every Run
By Kieran Alger If there’s one piece of kit in your running set up that you really need to get right, it’s your running shoes. Finding the right footwear can transform your daily miles. Not to mention help you ace those goals on race days. Heck, for many of us, knowing we’ve got comfy shoes […]
Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB vs Adidas Adios Pro 4 – The New Kings of Carbon?
By Kieran Alger The Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB is the first 100% PEBA-foam carbon racer from Brooks with a midsole cut from the brand’s new DNA Gold foam. If the Hyperion Elite 4 fell a bit flat compared to big hitters like the Adidas Adios Pro 3, this shoe aims to pack a more […]
ASICS Novablast 5 vs ASICS Superblast 2 – The Best Blasts Revealed
By Kieran Alger When it comes to do-it-all daily trainers, ASICS has really upped its game. The max-stack ASICS Superblast 2 – a shoe that can handle almost any run – has been a big hit. Now we’ve got the new ASICS Novablast 5. Another big stack daily that almost promises to be a Superblast […]
ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris vs Adidas Adios Pro 4 – Battle of the Powerhouse PR Chasers
By Kieran Alger The ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris and the new Adidas Adios Pro 4 are two top-tier carbon racers – and good ones at that. The ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris catapulted ASICS into the conversation among the elite marathon and race day shoes. The Adidas Adios Pro 4 returned with significant updates for 2025 […]
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