Paul Freary Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the plantar fascia, a part of your foot that connects your heel bone to your toes. Symptoms of plantar fasciitis include pain around the heel and arch of your foot. Classic signs of the condition include pain when getting out of bed in the morning. You can usually help plantar … Read more
One of the more popular and well-established brands around, Brooks is known for being a true runner’s shoe. Only manufacturing specialist running shoes, the brand remains true to the cause of creating the best shoes for runners. Their no fuss, no gimmicks approach has made them a firm favourite with those wanting a shoe simply … Read more
Rain makes tough terrain even tougher, but that won’t prevent serious trail runners from hitting it. However, when things get slippery and mud takes over the trail, you need good mud running shoes to go through it with confidence. I consulted with Paul Freary, our running shoe guru, an experienced runner, and the owner of … Read more
When compiling a list of cushioned shoes, it’s easy to jump in and start thinking of our favourite neutral shoes and forget about any other category of running shoes. Since the running shoe market has become so segmented the specific target audience for a new model can be really quite specific. Nowadays we have trainers, … Read more
Altra made a bold move in proclaiming that you can have that zero-drop feel that encourages a more midfoot strike, but you don’t have to sacrifice cushioning. Here’s our top altra running shoes, for trail and road.
Born in 1906 in Boston, USA, the New Balance Arch Support Company began manufacturinga flexible arch support. It later began making footwear and today is one of the leading running shoe manufacturers in the world. New Balance is now specializing in athletic footwear including running shoes as well as a wide range of other sports … Read more
Today, we’re comparing the Adidas Adizero Prime X V1 with the second-generation model, the Adidas Adizero Prime X 2.0 Strung. Version 2.0 is, of course, the second generation and newer of the two models, but the first version of the shoe is still widely available, hence the comparison is relevant, particularly as I feel the … Read more
Adidas running shoes have been at the top of the market for decades. Their models suit a variety of runners, and I believe everyone can find something to suit them in their range. The innovative brand explains its technologies through a variety of terms; here they are so you can better understand what you’re looking … Read more
With the Ghost from Brooks being one of the brand’s all-time best-selling shoes, the release of the Ghost MAX makes for an interesting choice of neutral, cushioned everyday training shoes. Here we’ll take a look at both the Ghost 15 and the new Ghost MAX, check out which features they have in common as well … Read more
Whereas other big brands like Nike and Adidas consistently work on delivering category-defining running shoes, with the latest tech, Reebok focuses on straightforward, go-to shoes. Reebok’s running shoe range fills a gap for runners looking for more affordable and versatile shoes. They are more focused on quality than quantity, and here are our absolute favorites. So, … Read more
Even with shoes on the feet of many of the world’s best road runners, trail runners just don’t look at Nike as a serious off-road option. Perhaps with this in mind, Nike has teased us with this shoe for several months. The images of what many expected to be a Vaporfly for the trails were … Read more
The shoes do still use Gel cushioning but it’s now embedded within the heels of both the shoes are takes the form of a new, PureGEL material. PureGEL is a lighter material than GEL yet is said to offer a more responsive feel. The PureGEL is situated within the new, higher stack of cushioning of … Read more
In recent years, Reebok was acquired by Adidas but is now owned by the American Authentic Brands Group. Given this background and the hometown connection, I’m always a little disappointed that the brand isn’t still a running superpower. The fact that this shoe, the Reebok Floatride Energy 5 had missed my attention in its first … Read more
With a full-length carbon plate, a new midsole foam, and sleek racing upper, is the Cloudboom Echo able to match the likes of the Nike Vaporfly 3 and adidas Pro 3 stride for stride? We’ve certainly been waiting with bated breath for this shoe, but it’s not exactly the shoe many expected. Such is the … Read more
The TL;DR – What You Need To Know: 8.3 MH RATING Under Armour’s first carbon-plated race day shoe and the last of the big brands to join the super-shoe party. The Deets: Tech Specs For The Flow Velociti Elite Under Armour Flow Velociti Elite: First Impression The Under Armour Flow Velociti Elite feels light and … Read more
Previously, zero drop shoes have been of a minimal type of design. Altra maintains the zero drop with their balanced approach but not at the sacrifice of cushioning, enabling runners to experience the balanced (zero-drop) feel without compromising on comfort. The TL;DR – What You Need To Know: 8.7 MH RATING What better way to … Read more
The TL;DR – What You Need To Know: 9.0 MH RATING Is this the best On running shoe to date? The Deets: Tech Specs For The Cloudsurfer On Cloudsurfer: First Impressions First up, a word about size. The fit is true-to-size in terms of the Cloudsurfer fitting the same as other ON models. The brand … Read more
But the ASICS Superblast offers something a little different that might make it the race-day shoe you’ve been looking for. The TL;DR – What You Need To Know: 8.4 MH RATING The Superblast may be hiding in the shadow of the Metaspeed Sky+ and the Metaspeed Edge+, but it may be the race-day shoe you’ve … Read more
There, we’ve said it. And it’s true, HOKA Rocket X2 is the best running shoe the brand has produced, and it’s a shoe that brings the brand into the current age of running shoes. Ever since the brand was launched, they’ve simply been producing shoes that used EVA cushioning. The same type of cushioning that’s … Read more
The cushioning uses both the brand’s PWRRUN PB foam, found on the faster models such as the Endorphin Speed and Endorphin Pro, and the more traditional PWRRUN foam from models such as the Ride. The more traditional PWRRUN creates a contoured cradle around the more responsive PWRRUN PB. Together, they help guide and control the … Read more
Heavier runners may find the shoes to be great race-day options thanks to the combination of their lightweight, cushioning, and more minimalist construction. With a neutral option, the Launch, and a support version, the Launch GTS these shoes are some of the most versatile shoes around. The TL;DR – What You Need To Know: 9.4 … Read more
The Nike Vaporfly 3 is the third version of the shoe and will surely be as popular as ever. While the shoe gains much of its attention from marathon records, it’s much more versatile and indeed a great option at any distance from 5k to marathon and even beyond. The shoe sticks to the same … Read more
The TL;DR – What You Need To Know: 8.7 MH RATING The Mizuno Wave Inspire 19 remains one of the best all-around daily trainer support shoes on the market. The Deets: Tech Specs For The Mizuno Wave Inspire 19 Mizuno Wave Inspire 19: First Impressions Before pulling on the shoe, I was impressed with the … Read more
The TL;DR – What You Need To Know: 8.0 MH RATING Ok, so the Nike Invincible 3 is a really good shoe. The soft, spring-like ride is amazing. The Deets: Tech Specs For The Nike Invincible 3 Nike Invincible 3: First Impressions I missed the first version of the Nike Invincible, so after hearing and … Read more
The TL;DR – What You Need To Know: 8.8 MH RATING For everyday training and easy miles, the shoe delivers exceptionally well. The Deets: Tech Specs For The ASICS Gel Nimbus 25 ASICS Gel Nimbus 25: First Impressions First of all, fans of the previous 24 versions of the Gel Nimbus will notice one thing … Read more
The TL;DR – What You Need To Know: 9.2 MH RATING Despite my history as a New Balance guy, these were a bit lack luster and missing that star quality. The Deets: Tech Specs For The ASICS Magic Speed 2 ASICS Magic Speed 2: First Impressions I immediately noticed some great changes introduced with the … Read more
The TL;DR – What You Need To Know: 8.9 MH RATING The shoe functions very well, feels great, and is a joy to run in. It’s one of the most natural-feeling support shoes I’ve run in, and it’s become a daily trainer for me. The Deets: Tech Specs For The Puma ForeverRUN NITRO Puma ForeverRUN … Read more
The TL;DR – What You Need To Know: 7.9 MH RATING Let’s be honest about this shoe, it’s probably as much of a marketing story from Adidas as it is intended to be a commercial shoe. The Deets: Tech Specs For The Adidas Adizero Prime X Adidas Adizero Prime X: First Impressions The Adidas Adizero … Read more
The TL;DR – What You Need To Know: 8.5 MH RATING It’s refreshing to see Mizuno think outside the box with the Wave Rebellion Pro, too, and not simply churn out another Vaporfly wannabe. The Deets: Tech Specs For The Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro: First Impressions The shoe fits true to … Read more
The TL;DR – What You Need To Know: 8.1 MH RATING The HOKA Clifton 9 is true to itself and can easily be traced back through its generations. The Deets: Tech Specs For The HOKA Clifton 9 HOKA Clifton 9: First Impressions The shoe fits true to size in terms of the rest of the … Read more