By Kieran Alger   The ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris and the new Adidas Adios Pro 4 are two top-tier carbon racers – and good ones at that. The ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris catapulted ASICS into the conversation among the elite marathon and race day shoes. The Adidas Adios Pro 4 returned with significant updates for 2025 […]

By Kieran Alger   The New Balance 1080 and the ASICS Novablast are two bigger-stack daily trainers with a ride that flip flops from generation to generation. One year they’re softer and more cushioned, the next it’s back to being firmer and more responsive. In their latest incarnations, the ride is probably as close as it’s […]

By Paul Freary  Aimed at the same type of runner, with the same type of running gait, the Brooks Adrenaline GTS24 and Saucony Guide 18 are two of the best-selling running shoes around in running specialty stores.For those runners requiring a mild level of support and control in a training shoe designed for everyday miles, […]

By Kieran Alger  Not everyone wants to run or race long distances in stripped back carbon race shoes. Sometimes all you want is guaranteed impact protection with a bit of energy in a reliable ride that can conquer longer miles. If that’s you, you’re in luck. When it comes to running shoes that can cover […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]