By Noel Paine I’ve been running and racing for more than 30 years, long enough to remember when “racing flat” meant thin foam, minimal structure, and the lightest weight you could tolerate. Today, the fastest marathon shoes are almost the opposite: max legal stack heights, exotic foams, carbon plates/rods, aggressive rockers, and — increasingly — […]
Glycerin 22 vs 23 – Which Brooks Trainer is Better in 2026?
By Paul Freary The Brooks Glycerin 22 was a breakthrough daily training shoe in that it offered nitrogen-injected cushioning in a ‘tuned’ manner, DNA TUNED, which allowed for a different cushioned feel in one midsole.Previously, nitrogen-injected midsoles had been a single density. The tuned nature of the Glycerin 22 mean softer cushioning in the heel […]
Brooks Glycerin GTS 23 Review – Stability and Cushioning, the Perfect Combination?
By Paul Freary Brooks’ premium support shoe, the Glycerin GTS, gets an update with the new Glycerin GTS 23. Offering the best combination of responsive cushioning and control, the GTS features a higher midsole stack while retaining the super-smooth DNA TUNED midsole for cushioned impact and responsive toe-off.Support comes as always from the GTS – […]
Glycerin 23 Review – Brooks’ Max Cushioned Daily Trainer
By Paul Freary Always the brand’s premium cushioned model, the Glycerin 23 sees a higher midsole stack but retains the super-smooth DNA TUNED midsole for cushioned impact and responsive toe-off.While the Glycerin Max 2 is now the highest stack model offered by Brooks, the Glycerin 23 remains the sweet spot for daily training versatility with […]
New Balance 1080v14 Vs 1080v15 – Big Upgrade or Minor Refresh?
By Paul Freary The 1080 has long been New Balance’s premium neutral daily trainer, a reliable, highly cushioned shoe for easy miles and recovery runs. The 1080v14 kept the model’s design ethos of simply offering soft cushioning. The last few versions had retained the FreshFoam X midsole and tended to feel very similar, with a […]
New Balance 1080v15 Review – New Balance’s Best Max-Cushion Shoe So Far
By Paul Freary The New Balance 1080 model has been the brand’s most cushioned model for many years. Recently, it has become synonymous with soft, luxurious cushioning and a super-smooth ride. Does the new 1080v15 live up to the shoe’s long-time reputation?If you click, or buy from, links on this page, we may receive compensation. Learn […]
ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28 Review – The Softest Daily Trainer Yet?
By Paul Freary The 28th edition of a shoe certainly proves how popular a model the Gel Nimbus is. Long established as a premium, highly cushioned neutral running shoe, this latest edition stays true to the form book, offering more of the same with small updates to keep loyal fans happy.If you click, or buy […]
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 Vs Adrenaline GTS 24 – Top to Bottom Changes
By Paul Freary The Brooks Adrenaline has always been one of the brand’s top-selling shoes, and in recent years, it has been one of the best-selling support-type shoes on the market.Its combination of cushioning and versatile support, not to mention its great value price point, has made the Adrenaline GTS 24 a compelling choice in […]
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 Review – Support Category Cushioned Shoe
By Paul Freary The 25th anniversary model of the ever-popular Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 continues the legacy of the model, improving upon cushioning and support to create the smoothest and plushest ride of the shoe to date.With 3mm more cushioning in the forefoot compared to the previous version and 1mm more in the heel, the […]
Brooks Glycerin GTS 22 Review – High Stack Cushioned Support
By Paul Freary When it comes to cushioning, the Glycerin from Brooks has, for many years, been their premium offering. Known for a plush ride and deep midsole, the Glycerin always offers a luxurious level of shock absorption.While the Glycerin Max takes the top spot this year in terms of out-and-out midsole stack, the Glycerin […]
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