By Paul Freary This is HOKA’s new pinnacle racing shoe and the model offering the highest level of ‘energy return’ from the brand. The Cielo X1 features a new high-stack midsole geometry and carbon plate to give an incredibly propulsive ride.Simply the appearance of the shoe looks something different and special from HOKA and once […]
Altra Paradigm 7 Review – Zero Drop Cushioned Running Shoe
By Paul Freary The Paradigm 7 from Altra is quite a unique shoe in that it’s the only zero-drop, moderate support category shoe available. In the case of many of the brand’s shoes, zero-drop doesn’t mean zero cushioning, so here, the seventh-generation model provides a high stack of cushioning with Altra’s ‘balanced ride’ (zero-drop) alongside […]
ASICS Gel Nimbus 26 vs ASICS Novablast 4 – Battle of the Big Stacks
By Kieran Alger When it comes to max-stack daily trainers, ASICS has a couple of popular big hitters in the fight. The Nimbus and Novablast lines are both designed to deliver cushioned comfort for cruising miles and lots of protection for your slower, recovery efforts. Go back a generation and the Nimbus was the softer, […]
ASICS Superblast Review – Lightweight Everyday Running Shoe
By Paul Freary Part of ASICS’ line of ‘Blast’ shoes, the Superblast is the highest stack of these models designed for faster-paced running. With a high stack of cushioning and midsole foams taken from the Metaspeed range, the shoe is perfect for faster-paced training runs, tempo and interval sessions and simply those looking for a […]
Adidas Supernova Rise Review: The Rise of the Snappy Supernova
By Kieran Alger For a long time it looked like the Adidas Supernova had been forever consigned to the budget trainer bucket. But we’re witnessing a rebirth of Adidas’ once proud performance trainers. The new Supernova Rise is a neutral daily trainer that literally brings the Supernova bouncing back, with a new midsole foam and […]
Mizuno Wave Inspire 20 Review – The Extra Cushioned Support Running Shoe
By Paul Freary Now in its twentieth iteration, the Mizuno Wave Inspire running shoe continues to be a popular choice for over-pronators. The combination of cushioning and dynamic support works well for a wide range of runners making it a consideration for many when purchasing new running shoes.In the Wave Inspire 20, we see improvements […]
On Cloudeclipse vs Cloudsurfer 7 vs Cloudmonster Review: Which On Running Shoe is the Best?
By Kieran Alger On’s running shoes often draw heat for not quite hitting the performance mark. But three of its most recent launches have changed the story. First the big-stack On Cloudmonster brought more protection. Then came the On Cloudsurfer introducing a new CloudTec Phase midsole set-up with amped up softness. Finally the On Cloudeclipse […]
HOKA Clifton 10 Vs Bondi 9 – How are They Different?
By Paul Freary As two of HOKA’s most popular shoes, the Clifton and Bondi have seen significant updates in 2025.The Clifton 10 has gained 3mm of extra cushioning in the heel, taking up to a 42mm stack but, more significantly it now has an 8mm heel drop.The Bondi 9 moves away from a CM-EVA midsole […]
Saucony Ride 17 vs Saucony Triumph 21: A Tricky Daily Trainer Dilemma
By Kieran Alger The Ride 17 drops into Saucony’s line-up alongside the Triumph 21 and now Saucony now has two daily trainers packing similar stacks of the same PWRRUN+ midsole foam, not dissimilar uppers and only marginally different drops. Which makes you wonder: with the Ride 17 coming in $20 cheaper is Triumph now old […]
ASICS Gel Nimbus 26 Review: Minor Changes, Minimal Impact
By Kieran Alger The ASICS Gel Nimbus is back with some minor upgrades. Now in its 26th generation, ASICS’ easy-mile, long-run cruiser is fully stacked to the max with the biggest midsole you’ll find on a daily trainer. It’s also seen upgrades to improve the fit with new uppers, tongues and heel collars. Plus changes […]
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