Alex's publications

February 18, 2026

Salomon S/LAB Phantasm 3: Aero Innovation or Over-engineered Experiment?

The Salomon S/LAB Phantasm 3 is a push into the world of running aerodynamics. Aero is everything in cycling, does it translate to running?

January 22, 2026

Nike Structure Plus Review: Much More Than A Regular Structure

The Structure Plus is Nike’s enhanced stability offering. ZoomX and ReactX combine to make a more interesting midsole. How does it work?

August 27, 2025

Caleb Olsen on Nike’s New Trail Tech: “It felt like a secret weapon”

Caleb Olsen recently won Western States with some very interesting new technology. Find out more about this, his approach and ACG inside.

August 13, 2025

ASICS Sonicblast First Run Review: Give it Time

The Sonicblast is ASICS high end session shoe. It offers a new foam and an Astroplate to blast your sessions in to the. stratosphere.

August 13, 2025

ASICS Megablast First Run Review: Simply the best ASICS shoe ever?

ASICS’ Megablast might be the best shoe yet from a brand with a lot of good shoes. Come and find out why inside!

New Balance Rebel v5 Review: More Mature, Less Rebellious

New Balance’s Rebel v5 is a less edgy and more cushioned take on the fast favourite. Does it still live up to its name?

ASICS announces new METASPEED Tokyo lineup

The brand new ASICS METASPEED Tokyo series features three shoes, including a brand new model called METASPEED Ray and weighing only 129g.

KIPRUN KD900X Lab Review: The Pinnacle of Performance

KIPRUN’s KD900X Lab is a huge leap forward for the brand. With this, they enter the hypershoe market. How does it stack up against the

2025 Tokyo Marathon: Takele wins and Kebede defends title

Uptempo Shoe of 2024 sees ASICS do very well for themselves and it also sees a couple of more left-field choices. What made your list?

norda 005 Review: The Ultimate Trail Running Shoe?

The norda 005 is the pinnacle of trail technology. A collection of top shelf ingredients mix together. Is it worth the price?