By Paul Freary  The Paradigm 7 from Altra is quite a unique shoe in that it’s the only zero-drop, moderate support category shoe available. In the case of many of the brand’s shoes, zero-drop doesn’t mean zero cushioning, so here, the seventh-generation model provides a high stack of cushioning with Altra’s ‘balanced ride’ (zero-drop) alongside […]

By Paul Freary  Part of ASICS’ line of ‘Blast’ shoes, the Superblast is the highest stack of these models designed for faster-paced running. With a high stack of cushioning and midsole foams taken from the Metaspeed range, the shoe is perfect for faster-paced training runs, tempo and interval sessions and simply those looking for a […]

By Kieran Alger  For a long time it looked like the Adidas Supernova had been forever consigned to the budget trainer bucket. But we’re witnessing a rebirth of Adidas’ once proud performance trainers. The new Supernova Rise is a neutral daily trainer that literally brings the Supernova bouncing back, with a new midsole foam and […]

By Paul Freary  Now in its twentieth iteration, the Mizuno Wave Inspire running shoe continues to be a popular choice for over-pronators. The combination of cushioning and dynamic support works well for a wide range of runners making it a consideration for many when purchasing new running shoes.In the Wave Inspire 20, we see improvements […]

By Kieran Alger   The ASICS Gel Nimbus is back with some minor upgrades. Now in its 26th generation, ASICS’ easy-mile, long-run cruiser is fully stacked to the max with the biggest midsole you’ll find on a daily trainer. It’s also seen upgrades to improve the fit with new uppers, tongues and heel collars. Plus changes […]

By Paul Freary  The HOKA Arahi 6 is the brand’s mild support or stability type running shoe. It’s a lightweight daily training shoe in a style that has now become instantly recognisable from the brand; high stack, rockered geometry running shoe.It’s one of HOKA’s two support-type shoes, the other, the Gaviota offers more control and […]

By Kieran Alger   If you’re in the market for a cushioned, neutral do-it-all daily trainer that’s versatile enough to eat a wide range of your weekly miles, the new Saucony Ride 17 should be somewhere on your shortlist. The big headline in the latest update is the switch from regular PWRRUN to PWRRUN+ midsole foam […]

By Paul Freary  The Phantasm started life for Salomon as part of its S/Lab line of high-performance running shoes. The first S/Lab Phantasm was chosen by Kilian Journet as the shoe in which he would attempt the World 24-hour track record. At the time I personally questioned whether this shoe would offer enough protection for […]

By Kieran Alger  Since launch, the Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 has been a big hit. This punchy, versatile daily trainer earned many accolades. It was among the first daily shoes to stick a plate in the midsole and it practically set the blueprint for the slew of so-called super daily trainers that we’ve seen follow suit […]

By Paul Freary  The HOKA Transport is a performance-inspired daily trainer aimed at those seeking a comfortable, all-day shoe suitable for commuting (hence the ‘Transport’ name) and general day-to-day use. Read my Hoka Trasport review to find out if it is also good for running or only for commuting. Hoka Transport DesignStats The TechWho Should Wear […]