Alex's publications

February 28, 2024

Preview: ASICS METASPEED™ PARIS Series

The new ASICS METASPEED™ PARIS Series is announced today and will release globally on March 4th following the Tokyo Marathon. See what’s new compared to

February 15, 2024

On Cloudmonster 2 Review: A More Cushioned Monster?

The Cloudmonster 2 is the evolution of the shoe which made On a more serious contender in the running space. How is it?

February 1, 2024

HOKA Cielo X1 Review: a new Sheriff in town?

In this HOKA Cielo X1 review we will dissect the latest racing shoe from HOKA, and see if it’s a good competitor against the Nike

January 31, 2024

Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 Review: A Suitable Successor?

The Endorphin Speed 4 is Saucony’s latest iteration of one of the best do-it-all shoes on the market. Does it live up to past glories?

January 23, 2024

New Balance FuelCell SC Elite v4 Review: Battling the Best?

With the SC Elite v4, have New Balance created a race shoe which can battle with the big boys on the market? Meta Endurance found

January 18, 2024

adidas Takumi Sen 10 Review: Ultralight Pocket Rocket

The Takumi Sen 10 is the latest low slung super shoe from the German giants. Does it still have the magic of the 8 and

January 14, 2024

adidas Supernova Rise Review: Have They Made a Decent Daily?

The Supernova Rise heralds a re-birth of the previously budget oriented Supernova line. Does it put adidas back in the daily game?

January 7, 2024

PUMA Fast-R 2 NITRO Elite review: Bold or Brilliant?

PUMA have been at the forefront of innovation with midsoles and geometry and the Fast-R 2 is their revised whacky racer. How does it work?

December 30, 2023

Salomon S/Lab Genesis review: The perfect all round trail shoe?

Salomon’s S/Lab Genesis has been ubiquitous on trail race start lines recently. Meta’s newest trail tester Theo gives you the lowdown.

December 25, 2023

Shoe of the Year 2023 – Team Meta Endurance’s Picks

Shoe of the year 2023. Which of the many we tested stand above the rest? We also look forward to some we hope will be