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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

By Paul Freary  Both the Glycerin GTS and Adrenaline GTS are two of Brooks’ most established and popular models. Now in-line shoes for more than 20 years, they have grown to be the brand’s go-to shoes for those wanting a great combination of cushioning and support for daily training.While the Adrenaline GTS 25 is the […]

By Paul Freary  Having run in a wide range of shoes and favouring support category models, the Glycerin GTS 22 from Brooks quickly became one of my favourites.The DNA Tuned midsole proved to be a versatile midsole with a soft cushioned feel in the rearfoot and a more responsive toe-off.The manner in which Brooks GTS […]

By Paul Freary  The Brooks Glycerin 22 was a breakthrough daily training shoe in that it offered nitrogen-injected cushioning in a ‘tuned’ manner, DNA TUNED, which allowed for a different cushioned feel in one midsole.Previously, nitrogen-injected midsoles had been a single density. The tuned nature of the Glycerin 22 mean softer cushioning in the heel […]

By Paul Freary  The 1080 has long been New Balance’s premium neutral daily trainer, a reliable, highly cushioned shoe for easy miles and recovery runs. The 1080v14 kept the model’s design ethos of simply offering soft cushioning. The last few versions had retained the FreshFoam X midsole and tended to feel very similar, with a […]