Shoe review

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 12, 2026

The North Face Offtrail Ultra Review (2026): The Alpine Shoe with One Big Caveat

The Offtrail Ultra is The North Face’s entry into the rapidly growing Alpine section of the trail shoe market. How does it fare?

October 11, 2026

HOKA Mafate 5 Review: For ultra miles and rugged terrain

HOKA’s Mafate 5 may not have the Speed moniker attached but has it lost that in the performance too? Esther took to the trails to

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

October 4, 2026

ASICS Sonicblast 2 Review (2026): A Shoe That Wants to Run Faster

The Sonicblast 2 is the updated, uptempo plated trainer from the ASIS stable. Lucie has put it through its paces to find out how it

October 2, 2026

KIPRUN KIPNEXT CONNECT Review (2026): The First Shoe That Tells You When It’s Worn Out?

The KIPNEXT CONNECT comes with connected technology to tell you when the shoe is done. Does it work as a concept and a shoe? Josh

September 30, 2026

Nike Swooshfly Preview (2026): An Accessible Race-Day Shoe?

The Swooshfly is Nike’s move to a more accessible super shoe. Less expensive, more comfort focussed and more democratic. What do we know?

September 30, 2026

Nike Apex Preview (2026): Nike’s $350 Pinnacle Marathon Racing Shoe

The Apex will sit atop Nike’s race day offering when it is released. What do we know now the rumours have been clarified?

September 30, 2026

adidas Adios Pro 5 Review (2026): Built to Go Far, Not Fast

The Adios Pro 5 sees some major changes from previous iterations. How do they change the ride? Also, is durability that bad?