By Kieran Alger  Saucony’s speed-focused daily trainer is largely designed for faster training miles. But the past iterations – including the Speed 4 – have also offered the kind of versatility that can cope with a whole lot more. For many runners, the Endorphin Speed is the ideal all-rounder, just with a faster edge. The […]

By Paul Freary  The Glycerin GTS 22 and Beast GTS 24 from Brooks are two of the brand’s most popular and ever-present models in the brand’s range.Known for offering both great cushioning and control, how do they differ, and which should you choose?If you click, or buy from, links on this page, we may receive […]

By Paul Freary  ASICS, first, and perhaps still the most popular shoe to use the BLAST name, is the Novablast. This lightweight and well-cushioned shoe is now in its 5th generation and has become synonymous with shoes offering this energized type of cushioning.Now, ASICS has four shoes following a similar theme: the Novablast, Superblast, Sonicblast […]

By Paul Freary  Both the Saucony Guide 18 and Hurricane 25 are built for everyday training for runners requiring support and control. With similar geometries and cushioning, they both provide great levels of cushioning, comfort and control.So, which should you choose as your next daily support shoe?If you click, or buy from, links on this […]

By Paul Freary  I’ve run in many versions of both the ASICS Kayano 32 and GT 2000 14 over the years, both shoes being around for as long as I can remember!With the models constantly evolving, here I take a look at the latest versions and after logging more than 100 miles in each, I […]

By Two of HOKA’s long-standing favourites – the Arahi and the Bondi – have just been given big overhauls for 2025. The OG max stack shoe, the Bondi, is back with an even bigger supercritical midsole while the stability elements of the Arahi 8 have been switched up. You might choose either shoe to deliver a […]

By Paul Freary  The most popular shoe in HOKA’s range, the Clifton is now in its 10th generation. As one of the most popular and original ‘max-stack’ shoes on the market, it’s become a go-to model for those seeking maximal levels of cushioning and somewhat of a benchmark in the category.I’ve worn many versions of […]

By Paul Freary  While the Gaviota 5 is HOKA’s premium cushioning and control type running shoe, the new Arahi 8 sees improvements that make it a very close competitor from very close to home.I really enjoyed running in the Gaviota 5 from its launch, but is the Arahi 8 the new king of control, or […]

By Paul Freary  HOKA’s popular ‘mild-support’ model, the Arahi, has recently been updated with the launch of the Arahi 8. Here, we look at the Arahi 7 and the new updated version and ask if it is worth upgrading.If you click, or buy from, links on this page, we may receive compensation.  Learn more Arahi […]

By Paul Freary  The Brooks Addiction GTS 15 and Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 both represent good value for money running shoes, offering effective support for overpronators.The Adrenaline GTS 24 is perhaps the most popular shoe in this category from Brooks, thanks to its great value for money price point and versatility. It’s also a shoe […]