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 […]
ASICS Novablast 5 vs ASICS Gel Nimbus 27 – Battle of the Big Softies
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 […]
ASICS Gel Nimbus 27 vs New Balance 1080v14 -The Kings of Cush?
By Kieran Alger The New Balance 1080 v14 and the ASICS Gel Nimbus 27 are two big hitters in their respective brand line-ups, both daily trainers that aim to bring guaranteed comfort to your everyday miles, particularly at the easier end of your pace range. They’ve both seen some important changes in the latest incarnations. […]
ASICS Gel Nimbus 27 Vs Saucony Triumph 22 – Cushioning Kings Compared
By Paul Freary Both these models have been in the respective brand’s lineups for over 20 years, the ASICS now in its 27th generation, and the Saucony Triumph the 22nd model of the shoe.The ASICS Gel Nimbus 27 and Saucony Triumph 22 are two of the most popular premium cushioned neutral running shoes on the […]
ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27 vs Brooks Glycerin 22 – Maximum Cushioned Daily Trainers
By Paul Freary The ASICS Gel Nimbus and Brooks Glycerin are two of the most popular highly cushioned neutral running shoes on the market right now. Both have been on sale for many years, and both have gained a large number of loyal fans. The ASICS is now in its 27th generation, and the Brooks […]
New Balance 1080 V14 vs 1080 V13 – Which Version is the Best Cushioned Cruiser?
By Kieran Alger The New Balance 1080 is designed to bring buckets loads of comfort to your easier daily training miles. Over the past few generations, this shoe has gone through a few gear changes, moving from firmer to softer, and with the new New Balance 1080V14, some of the stiffer snappiness seems to have […]
ASICS Novablast 5 vs Novablast 4 – Same Run, Different Style
By Kieran Alger The ASICS Novablast is one of those shoes – a bit like the New Balance 1080 – that shuffles from being softer and more cushioned, to stiffer and more responsive, between the generations. The ASICS Novablast 4 was firmer and snappier which improved its faster-pace potential over the Novablast 3.The latest incarnation, […]
New Brooks Glycerin Lineup – Glycerin 22, Glycerin 22 GTS, Glycerin Max
By Paul Freary With the recent launch of the Glycerin Max and updates to the popular Glycerin and Glycerin GTS, with the 22nd editions of those models arriving in January 2025, Brooks has overhauled and updated their top-of-the-range family of footwear.(Note: the Glycerin Max goes on general release also from January 2025, although it was […]
Brooks Beast vs Adrenaline – Battle for Support
By Paul Freary With the Brooks Beast being one of the brand’s oldest inline models, it has long been considered the most supportive running shoe on the market. Even its name suggests it’s a big hitter in this category.But with advances in foam cushioning materials, do we need the Beast GTS 24, or are shoes […]
HOKA Mach X2 vs Mach 6 – Do You Need the X Factor?
By Kieran Alger The Mach is a big hitter in HOKA’s daily trainer ranks. The original Mach X took the Mach formula and attempted to add some turbo to the ride with a carbon plate. However, while the Mach X was a good shoe, it failed to pack the punch some runners wanted. The HOKA […]
