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 […]

By Paul Freary  While both the Brooks Addiction GTS 15 and Glycerin GTS 22 cater to runners requiring support for overpronation, they sit at very different places within the brand’s range of models.Here I try both shoes to find out which is best and for whom.If you click, or buy from, links on this page, […]

By Paul Freary  Both the Brooks Addiction GTS 15 and Beast GTS 24 cater to runners requiring the highest level of support and control for overpronation. On the surface, both shoes appear very similar and are, in fact, perhaps two of the closest related models in Brooks’ line-up of running shoes.The Addiction GTS 15 is […]

By Kieran Alger  The Brooks Glycerin Max and the Brooks Ghost Max 3 are two big-stacked daily trainers designed to bring maximum comfort to your everyday runs. But they fulfil that brief in very different ways. The Glycerin Max relies on Brook’s new DNA Tuned foam to deliver the cushioned energy, the Ghost Max 3 […]

By Kieran Alger  Now in its 23rd generation, the Saucony Triumph is the brand’s longest-serving running shoe. It’s been through a lot of changes over the years but it remains Saucony’s range-topping model in terms of cushioning. The latest incarnation stays true to the Triumph remit – to deliver cushioned daily miles for those who […]

By Paul Freary  As two of the brand’s best-selling neutral, cushioned daily training shoes, the Ghost and Glycerin models have for a long time represented a large percentage of the brand’s sales. The Ghost has been the best value, work-horse model for neutral runners, while the Glycerin is the more premium and plush offering.Both have […]