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, […]

By Paul Freary  Part of Brooks’ popularity and success has always been their range of models and ability to create a shoe that fits every type of runner and foot type.In recent years, their range has developed to a point where they have suitable options for every runner at various price points. The Glycerin has […]

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 […]

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 […]

By Kieran Alger   In their last iterations, the differences between the HOKA Speedgoat 5 and the HOKA Tecton X2 were subtle. The Tecton offered some extra energy over the Goat but perhaps not enough to warrant the extra spend. Now both shoes have been overhauled for 2024 and HOKA has put much more daylight between […]

By Kieran Alger  If you’re on the hunt for a max-cushioned running shoe to bring buckets loads of cradled comfort to your slower everyday miles, you’re in the right place. The New Balance 1080V13 and the more recent Brooks Ghost Max 2 are primarily all about protection and plushness, helping you plod out your low […]

By Kieran Alger  When a new shoe lands, the first question is always is it enough of an improvement over the last-gen shoe to make you want to rush out and upgrade? Now with the Speedgoat 6, HOKA played it pretty safe, with tweaks rather than transformations over the Speedgoat 5. But there are some […]

By Kieran Alger  Recent releases saw ASICS’ two big-hitting daily cruisers – the Nimbus and the Kayano – move much closer together in terms of design, ride and performance. Both shoes pack big midsole stacks and plush uppers and are built for cruising your daily miles in cushioned comfort. The ASICS Gel Kayano adds stability […]

By Kieran Alger  The Brooks Ghost Max entered the fray at the end of last year as Brook’s first truly max-cushioned daily trainer. It offered a different – livelier – ride to the Ghost 15 but made us wonder what Brooks would do when upgrade time came round for the ever-reliable regular Ghost? The answer […]

By Kieran Alger  The HOKA Skyward X and HOKA Mach X take very different approaches to catering for your daily miles. The HOKA Skyward X is the most cushioned running shoe HOKA has ever made. This big-stack beast deploys super shoe tech to deliver cruising comfort on daily runs. The HOKA Mach X is lighter, […]