Reviews

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ASICS Trabuco Series Comparison: Is More Always Better?

The Trabuco series from ASICS offers a choice of a max cushioned cruiser and a more traditional daily shoe. Which is right for you?

Diadora Frequenza 2 Review: The Top Tempo Trainer?

Diadora’s Frequenza 2 is a tempo focussed, lightweight shoe which loves to push the pace. What else does this nimble Italian offer?

ASICS Comfort Series Comparison: Which Will Suit You?

ASICS’ comfort series are the shoes which will take you through your daily distance and beyond. Three shoes but which is best for you?

Diadora Atomo Star Review: Have They Nailed It Again?

Diadora’s Atomo Star brings retro vibes and modern technology to the supertrainer sector. Have Diadora managed to turn out another gem?

Diadora Blushield Mythos Volo 5 Review: A Gentle Touch

The Blushield Mythos Volo 5 is a light stability trainer from Diadora. Will it delight our testers or will they find it overbearing?

Nike Pegasus Premium Review: Is It a Running Shoe?

The Pegasus Premium is the first of the top shelf shoes from Nike’s 3 new silos. It looks very impressive. How does it run?

HOKA Cielo X1 2.0 Review: Lighter, Sparklier, Faster

HOKA’s Cielo X1 2.0 is a faster, more aggressive version of the X1. A much lighter shoe with a very distinctive profile. Is it any

HOKA Bondi 9 Review: A Plush, Premium Upgrade

The Bondi 9 brings back a fan favourite with a streamlined new design. Does the go fast look hint at a speedier shoe?

HOKA Clifton 10 Review: A Daily Delight

HOKA’s Clifton 10 is a daily shoe which offers versatility, comfort and is the first HOKA shoe to go beyond a 5mm drop.

ASICS Trabuco Max 4 Review: Ready for (Almost) Anything

The Trabuco Max 4 is ASICS’ all day max cushioned trail cruiser. How does it stack up on the tough stuff? Read on to find

ASICS Gel Cumulus 27 Review: A Shoe For Everyone

The Gel Cumulus 27 is a great all rounder which should suit the majority of runners looking for a daily trainer. Come see why.

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?

February 14, 2025

ASICS Gel Trabuco 13 Review: An Espresso Shot for the Trails

The Gel Trabuco 13 is an all upgraded version of ASICS’ long standing and crowd pleasing all rounder. What’s changed?

February 13, 2025

On Cloudsurfer 2 Review: Addressing All Concerns

The new On Cloudsurfer 2 addresses all the concerns from the previous version and is a great and fairly priced allrounder.

February 3, 2025

Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB Review: Futuristic Yet Traditional

The Hyperion Elite 4 PB is Brooks’ response to everyone who bemoaned the lack of a fancy super foam. How does the upgrade feel?

January 30, 2025

New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9 Review: A Generalist Gem?

The Hierro v9 from New Balance is a versatile, chunky monkey of a trail shoe. It offers a little bit of everything but what is

January 26, 2025

Saucony Tempus 2 Review: Stable Speed

The Saucony Tempus 2 is a speed day shoe for those who require stability. Is it for everyone? No. Is it for you? Read on

January 18, 2025

Brooks Catamount 4 Review: Speed-Obsessed Trail Shoe

Brooks’ Caldera 8 is a dependable choice for those who want to cruise for hours through the trails. What has changed in version 8?

January 17, 2025

ASICS Gel Nimbus 27 Review: A One Trick Pony?

The Nimbus 27 is thicker and softer than ever before. Does this make it a better shoe? We dive in and find out.

January 1, 2025

Our Favourite Race Day Shoe of 2024

The favourite race day shoe of 2024 is a tough competition this year. Many brands have caught up in the arms race. Who won for

December 31, 2024

Our Favourite Uptempo Shoe of 2024

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?

December 30, 2024

Our Favourite Daily Shoe of 2024

The daily shoe of 2024 is a category which will cause debate around what actually makes a shoe a daily. Come see what we have

December 29, 2024

Brooks Caldera 8 Review: Endless Miles, Zero Drama

Brooks’ Caldera 8 is a dependable choice for those who want to cruise for hours through the trails. What has changed in version 8?

December 29, 2024

Excited to Try in 2025

We are excited to try in 2025 a lot of shoes. TRE tempted us all with the wonderful wares on display. Which ones caught our