By Kieran Alger The New Balance 1080 and the ASICS Novablast are two bigger-stack daily trainers with a ride that flip flops from generation to generation. One year they’re softer and more cushioned, the next it’s back to being firmer and more responsive. In their latest incarnations, the ride is probably as close as it’s […]
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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Cloudmonster Hyper vs Hyperion Max 2 vs Endorphin Speed 3- Top Ultra Race Shoes
By Kieran Alger Not everyone wants to run or race long distances in stripped back carbon race shoes. Sometimes all you want is guaranteed impact protection with a bit of energy in a reliable ride that can conquer longer miles. If that’s you, you’re in luck. When it comes to running shoes that can cover […]
ASICS Novablast 5 vs ASICS Gel Nimbus 27 – Battle of the Big Softies
By Kieran Alger If you’re in the market for a plush, cushioned daily trainer, the ASICS Novablast 5 and ASICS Gel Nimbus 27 might well be on your radar. These two big-stack options have been updated for 2025 but still shoot for cruising comfort by the bucket load. But which is the better shoe for […]
ASICS Gel Nimbus 27 vs New Balance 1080v14 -The Kings of Cush?
By Kieran Alger The New Balance 1080 v14 and the ASICS Gel Nimbus 27 are two big hitters in their respective brand line-ups, both daily trainers that aim to bring guaranteed comfort to your everyday miles, particularly at the easier end of your pace range. They’ve both seen some important changes in the latest incarnations. […]
New Balance SC Trainer V3 vs Saucony Endorphin Speed 4: Which One Do you Need for Speed?
By Kieran Alger The Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 and the more recent New Balance SC Trainer V3 are two super trainers built to tackle similar runs. But they take very different approaches to deliver that performance. One has a big-stacked, bouncy midsole and carbon plate, the other a lower-stack of more responsive foam with a […]
New Balance 1080 V14 vs 1080 V13 – Which Version is the Best Cushioned Cruiser?
By Kieran Alger The New Balance 1080 is designed to bring buckets loads of comfort to your easier daily training miles. Over the past few generations, this shoe has gone through a few gear changes, moving from firmer to softer, and with the new New Balance 1080V14, some of the stiffer snappiness seems to have […]
ASICS Novablast 5 vs Novablast 4 – Same Run, Different Style
By Kieran Alger The ASICS Novablast is one of those shoes – a bit like the New Balance 1080 – that shuffles from being softer and more cushioned, to stiffer and more responsive, between the generations. The ASICS Novablast 4 was firmer and snappier which improved its faster-pace potential over the Novablast 3.The latest incarnation, […]
5 Best ASICS Running Shoes – My Top Picks
By Kieran Alger Japanese running shoe brand ASICS continues to turn out impressive shoes across its range from easy milers to uptempo daily trainers and all-out race shoes. In the past 18 months, it’s produced some of the best running shoes we’ve seen recently, with big hitters right across its range. We’re yet to get […]
6 Best Saucony Running Shoes – My Top Picks
By Kieran Alger Saucony is a brand on the rise. In recent years it has produced some of the best running shoes for daily training and race day. At the faster end, the Saucony Endorphin Speed set the benchmark for speedy daily trainers and the Endorphin Elite delivered marathon racing potential to rival some of […]
HOKA Mach X2 vs Mach 6 – Do You Need the X Factor?
By Kieran Alger The Mach is a big hitter in HOKA’s daily trainer ranks. The original Mach X took the Mach formula and attempted to add some turbo to the ride with a carbon plate. However, while the Mach X was a good shoe, it failed to pack the punch some runners wanted. The HOKA […]
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