By Kieran Alger   Unsurprisingly for two shoes named after clouds, the Nimbus 27 and the Cumulus 27 both prioritize cushioned comfort over all out speed. But they deliver that road-taming protection in very different ways. While the ASICS Gel Nimbus 27 adds even more soft stack for a super-protective ride, the Cumulus 27 keeps things […]

By Kieran Alger   If you’re searching for a daily trainer that offers reliable road protection for covering the easier 80% of your weekly mileage, the ASICS Novablast 5 and the Saucony Ride 17 might be somewhere on your shortlist. They both cater nicely for most of your regular runs, they just get there by different […]

By Kieran Alger   The Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB is the first 100% PEBA-foam carbon racer from Brooks with a midsole cut from the brand’s new DNA Gold foam. If the Hyperion Elite 4 fell a bit flat compared to big hitters like the Adidas Adios Pro 3, this shoe aims to pack a more […]

By Kieran Alger   When it comes to do-it-all daily trainers, ASICS has really upped its game. The max-stack ASICS Superblast 2 – a shoe that can handle almost any run – has been a big hit. Now we’ve got the new ASICS Novablast 5. Another big stack daily that almost promises to be a Superblast […]

By Kieran Alger   The ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris and the new Adidas Adios Pro 4 are two top-tier carbon racers – and good ones at that. The ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris catapulted ASICS into the conversation among the elite marathon and race day shoes. The Adidas Adios Pro 4 returned with significant updates for 2025 […]

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 […]

By Paul Freary  Aimed at the same type of runner, with the same type of running gait, the Brooks Adrenaline GTS24 and Saucony Guide 18 are two of the best-selling running shoes around in running specialty stores.For those runners requiring a mild level of support and control in a training shoe designed for everyday miles, […]

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 […]

By Paul Freary  Aimed at the same type of runner; those requiring a mild level of support and control in a daily training shoe, the Brooks Adrenaline GTS and New Balance 860 are two of the most popular models on the market. Let’s be honest, these aren’t the sexiest of shoes or the ones that […]

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 […]