By Kieran Alger  When it comes to do-it-all daily trainers, the ASICS Blast family takes some beating. Two of its popular max-cushioned options, the Superblast and the Novablast have been given interesting updates for 2026. The Superblast 3 swaps in a wedge of Flytefoam Leap foam from ASICS’ top-tier racers, while the Novablast 6 switches […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]