By Paul Freary Both the Kayano and Nimbus are flagship models from ASICS that have stood the test of time. The Kayano has always been the benchmark for supportive and highly cushioned shoes, and the Nimbus has been a leader in the neutral cushioning category.Both models now feature the very latest midsole cushioning foams that […]
Paul Freary
Paul has a lifetime of running experience. As an athlete, he competed at the international level and has some pretty impressive PR’s including; Mile 3:56, 5000m - 13min55sec, Half Marathon - 64min 55sec and, although he says ‘It’s not that good’ a pretty impressive Marathon best of 2hr 35min from Chicago in 2002.
Paul was the British Half Marathon Champion as we as World Masters Champion at the same distance.
He says one of his best runs was at the Berlin Marathon last year, where he finished in 2hr 39min at the age of 54 and hopes to go a little quicker this year.
Paul has worked in the running industry for over 30 years, both with brands including Puma, Fila, Adidas and Nike as well as owning his own running specialty store.
He lives in Lancashire in the UK and writes for several leading publications including Athletics Weekly.
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ASICS Kayano 33 vs Kayano 32 – New Updated Support System
By Paul Freary The Gel Kayano model is ASICS most well-known series of running shoes. A long-time leader in structured control and cushioning, it is highly regarded as an industry leader in the category.Now recently updated, the recently launched Kayano 33 features a new cushioning set-up and revised control system. As always, the question will remain […]
ASICS Gel Kayano 33 Review – Best Support and Cushion Combo
By Paul Freary Since its launch over 33 years ago, the ASICS Gel Kayano has been the benchmark shoe for supportive and well cushioned daily trainers.In the Kayano 33, ASICS have once again revised their support system for over-pronation and updated the cushioning to make one of the smoothest riding support type shoes on the […]
HOKA Transport 2 Review – Your Everyday Commute Shoe
By Paul Freary Unlike many HOKA models, which aren’t to everyone’s taste due to their oversized midsoles and distinctly “running shoe” appearance, the Transport 2 looks far more refined. It has a modern outdoor aesthetic that works equally well with casual clothing, travel wear or even smart-casual outfits.The shoe manages to look practical without appearing […]
Brooks Ghost 18 Vs Ghost 17 – Worth the Upgrade?
By Paul Freary The Brooks Ghost has, for a long time, been one of the most popular neutral cushioned, daily training shoes on the market. It has also always been one of the most popular models that the brand makes. With the latest version of the Ghost, the Ghost 18 being launched, what’s changed and is […]
Brooks Ghost 18 Review – The Perfect Daily Trainer?
By Paul Freary The Brooks Ghost remains, as it has done for many years, one of the most popular shoes on the market.It offers a stable, neutral ride, and being a Brooks, the Ghost 18 update is more evolution than revolution. The brand knows its loyal customer base and doesn’t usually stray far away from […]
6 Best HOKA Shoes for Nurses & Healthcare Workers
By Paul Freary For nurses, doctors, and other medical and healthcare professionals, the right footwear is about far more than comfort. Long shifts spent standing, walking hospital corridors and moving quickly between patients’ places significant stress on the feet, ankles, knees and lower back. Over time, poorly chosen footwear can contribute not only to fatigue […]
Brooks Beast GTS 26 vs Brooks Glycerin GTS 23 – Which Support Shoe is Best?
By Paul Freary Both the Brooks Beast GTS 26 and Brooks Glycerin GTS 23 are premium support-type models from the brand. And while both feature the GuideRail Technology System, they each offer a different running experience. Here we’ll look at both models and answer the question: Which should you buy?If you click, or buy from, links […]
Brooks Beast GTS 26 vs Adrenaline GTS 25 – Which Stability Shoe Wins?
By Paul Freary The Brooks Beast GTS 26 and Adrenaline GTS 25 are both stability-type running shoes from the brand. Both models are very established in their respective categories, and both have a strong following of loyal users who come back to the shoes with each update. But which is best for you and which […]
New Balance 860v15 Review – Reliable Stability for Daily Miles
By Paul Freary The brand’s most popular support shoe and now it’s only serious daily training shoe in this category, the 860 v15 reaches new heights in terms of cushioning, making it one of the most cushioned support shoes on the market.If you click, or buy from, links on this page, we may receive compensation. […]
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