Brandon is a South African who lives and trains in Malaysia. He is a marathon runner who eats, sleeps and dreams running shoes. While most people wear shoes to run, he runs to wear shoes.
 

HOKA Mach X 2 Review

The Hoka Mach X 2 is a great speed trainer with a versatile ride. It has a softer ride than most speed trainers but it has a high level of energy thanks to ... (Read more)

 

Puma MagMax Nitro Review

The PUMA MagMax Nitro is a good maximalist trainer for easy or recovery runs. It has a soft, moderately bouncy ride which is very supportive; however ... (Read more)

 

Hoka Rincon 4 Review

The Hoka Rincon 4 is a good lightweight trainer which performs best at steady paces. It has a firm ride and lacks the bounce and energy return of the Hoka ... (Read more)

 

Nike Pegasus Plus Review

The Nike Pegasus Plus is a fun but overpriced daily trainer with a super soft ride. Its easily compressed midsole limits its versatility but it has a ... (Read more)

 

ASICS Superblast 2 Review

The ASICS Superblast 2 is a great versatile daily trainer with a stable and max-cushioned ride. It's capable of a wide range of paces from recovery to ... (Read more)

 

Nike Pegasus 41 Review

The Nike Pegasus 41 is a comfortable fitting, bland daily trainer best suited to relaxed runs which are short or middle-distance. It has a firmer ride ... (Read more)

 

Mizuno Neo Vista Review

The Mizuno Neo Vista is a good trainer which has a super soft ride. It’s best suited to relaxed runs because its Enerzy NXT midsole has a high rate of ... (Read more)

 

Saucony Triumph 22 Review

The Saucony Triumph 22 is a good max-cushioned trainer which is best suited to slow, easy runs. It has a wide base which provides a very stable ride ... (Read more)

 

Kiprun KD900X LD Review

The Kiprun KD900X LD is a budget carbon-plated racer best suited to half marathon distances and below. It doesn’t offer as much speed assistance as ... (Read more)

 

Hoka Skyward X Review

The Hoka Skyward X is a highly cushioned, stable trainer best suited to easy runs. It has a convex carbon plate which isn't really needed because you ... (Read more)


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