By Paul Freary   The New Balance 1080 model has been the brand’s most cushioned model for many years. Recently, it has become synonymous with soft, luxurious cushioning and a super-smooth ride. Does the new 1080v15 live up to the shoe’s long-time reputation?If you click, or buy from, links on this page, we may receive compensation.  Learn […]

By Paul Freary  The 28th edition of a shoe certainly proves how popular a model the Gel Nimbus is. Long established as a premium, highly cushioned neutral running shoe, this latest edition stays true to the form book, offering more of the same with small updates to keep loyal fans happy.If you click, or buy […]

By Paul Freary  The 25th anniversary model of the ever-popular Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 continues the legacy of the model, improving upon cushioning and support to create the smoothest and plushest ride of the shoe to date.With 3mm more cushioning in the forefoot compared to the previous version and 1mm more in the heel, the […]

By Paul Freary  When it comes to cushioning, the Glycerin from Brooks has, for many years, been their premium offering. Known for a plush ride and deep midsole, the Glycerin always offers a luxurious level of shock absorption.While the Glycerin Max takes the top spot this year in terms of out-and-out midsole stack, the Glycerin […]

By Paul Freary  When they introduced the Glycerin Max around 12 months ago, Brooks stepped outside their comfort zone a little. It marked a shift for the brand away from its more traditionally styled models into a new era of shoes that aim to push the boundaries of design and function.With its super-deep midsole stack […]

By Paul Freary  Perhaps one of ASICS’ most popular running shoes ever, the GT2000 undergoes major revisions in this update, and for me, the inspiration from the brand’s Novablast 5 model makes it a winner straight out of the box!If you click, or buy from, links on this page, we may receive compensation.  Learn more […]

By Paul Freary  The Brooks Addiction GTS 15 is essentially a rather ‘old school’ style running shoe. It’s a shoe designed to offer the highest level of support and control in a world where many other brands have moved away from more supportive shoes in favour of more natural or holistic-feeling models.Nevertheless, there are runners […]

By Kieran Alger The Saucony Hurricane is a max-cushioned daily trainer that combines the comfort of a big, soft stack with stability elements like a wide platform to offer subtle guidance for those who need it. The latest version is lighter and features an updated midsole set up that aims to stay true to the […]

By Kieran Alger  Saucony’s speed-focused daily trainer is largely designed for faster training miles. But the past iterations have also offered the kind of versatility that can cope with a whole lot more. For many runners, it’s always been a great all-rounder, just with a faster edge. But it now comes with a softer-tuned midsole […]