Alex's publications

October 22, 2026

Puma Deviate Pure Nitro Review (2026): A Comfort-First Tempo Trainer That Surprised Me

Puma’s Deviate Pure Nitro is a direct competitor in the every growing run club special section of the market. How does it fare?

October 10, 2026

Nike Alphafly 4 Review (2026): A Better Alphafly 3, But Do You Need It?

The Alphafly 4 has been nearly 3 years in the making. Does it feel like a shoe with that much development behind it? Alex found

October 8, 2026

Mizuno Hyperwarp Pure 2 Review (2026): Mizuno’s Best Race Shoe Yet

The Hyperwarp Pure 2 is a rapid iteration from Mizuno’s top of the line racer. How does it compare to the first and is it

Brooks Ghost AMP Review: A Dynamic New Chapter for an Iconic Franchise

Brooks Ghost AMP enters the crowded $150 area of the market. It brings a new foam and traditional Brooks comfort. How does it stack up?

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?