By Paul Freary While the recently updated Clifton 11 continues to be pretty much the same old Clifton we have come to expect, the Clifton PRO gives us an update which, perhaps, we should have expected a few years ago for the Clifton itself.The Clifton 11 and Clifton PRO will now sit side-by-side in the […]
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 Gel-Kayano 33 vs Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 – Which Daily Stability Trainer Comes Out on Top?
By Paul Freary Enter your The ASICS Gel Kayano 33 is the brand’s most popular and indeed range-topping structured-cushioned shoe. The Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25, while not the brand’s range-topping model in the category, is their most popular shoe of this type and most established in their lineup.Both models offer a combination of cushioning and […]
ASICS Gel-Kayano 33 Vs Saucony Guide 19 – Which Shoe Offers More Stability?
By Paul Freary Both the ASICS Gel-Kayano 33 and Saucony Guide 19 are the best-selling support category models from their respective brands. The Kayano may very well be ASICS’ range-topping support shoe, while the Guide 19 is Saucony’s mid-range model, but they both top the charts when it comes to sales.Both shoes offer a great […]
ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28 vs Brooks Glycerin 23 – Clash of the Cushion Kings
By Paul Freary The most established models from ASICS and Brooks are the Nimbus and Glycerin, respectively. Both are the brand’s neutral, cushioned, range-topping daily trainer options.So, which is best – Nimbus 28 or Glycerin 23?If you click, or buy from, links on this page, we may receive compensation. Learn moreGlycerin 23 and Nimbus 28 […]
ASICS Gel Kayano 33 Vs Brooks Glycerin GTS 23 – Battle for Support
By Paul Freary Both the ASICS Gel Kayano 33 and Brooks Glycerin GTS 23 have truly stood the test of time when it comes to their functionality and popularity.The ASICS may be at version 33 and the Glycerin ‘only’ 23, but the models prove that the shoes have become popular choices for runners seeking premium, […]
HOKA Clifton 11 Review – Is the New Model Really Worth it?
By Paul Freary Since its launch in 2014, the HOKA Clifton has slowly become one of the most popular shoes of the 2020s. At a time when the running market believed that highly cushioned shoes had to be heavy and cumbersome, the original Clifton challenged that by delivering an unprecedented combination of maximum cushioning and […]
ASICS Kayano 33 vs Nimbus 28 – Battle for Supremacy!
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 […]
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 […]
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