By Paul Freary   At first glance, these two models from the specialist running brand Brooks look pretty similar. However, despite the similarities, they are designed for different types of runners. We’ll look at which one might be best for you.If you click, or buy from, links on this page, we may receive compensation.  Learn more […]

By Paul Freary  Probably the two most popular models, from the two most popular ‘run speciality’ brands around at the moment, the Brooks Ghost 17 and HOKA Clifton 10 are the brand’s respective daily trainers for neutral runners.Both very established models, they offer great cushioning and good value for money.If you click, or buy from, […]

By Kieran Alger  The ASICS Gel Kayano is a long-time stability stalwart and while a few generations back we saw sweeping changes that ushered in a more dynamic stability ride, updates from the Kayano 30 to the Kayano 31 were subtle and the same can be said for the tweaks to the Kayano 32. Though […]

By Kieran Alger  The original super shoe is back. And like the first ground-breaking Nike Vaporfly, the Vaporfly 4 looks to cut its own path, offering something different to its predecessor – and the rival race shoes in its own stable like the Alphafly 3. On the surface, the changes look quite subtle but there’s […]

By Paul Freary  With the Brooks Adrenaline GTS being one of the brand’s biggest-selling shoes (in fact, one of the best-selling shoes full stop in running speciality stores) is the new version, the GTS 24 better than the GTS 23?Often when a running shoe model is updated the previous version can be found at bargain […]

By Kieran Alger   In past generations, you’d probably describe the New Balance 880 as a cheaper, basic alternative to the New Balance 1080. A kind of no-frills 1080. But the 880v15 has undergone a serious makeover. This much-transformed shoe now has a bigger stack, new uppers and a whole distinct ride that sets it further […]

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 […]