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 Cielo X1 2.0 Review

The Hoka Cielo X1 2.0 is a decent racer best suited to runners with a perfectly neutral gait and exceptional running form due to its narrow base, ... (Read more)

 

Saucony Ride 18 Review

The Saucony Ride 18 is an excellent, no-frills daily trainer, excelling in its simplicity and adaptability to various running paces. It proves to be a ... (Read more)

 

Hoka Bondi 9 Review

The Hoka Bondi 9 is a good max-cushioned trainer for easy or recovery runs. It has a firm and supportive ride that provides exceptional stability but it ... (Read more)

 

ASICS Novablast 5 Review

The ASICS Novablast 5 is an excellent, versatile daily trainer and the best Novablast version to date. The new FF Blast Max midsole made from POE is a ... (Read more)

 

Nike Zoom Fly 6 Review

The Nike Zoom Fly 6 is a decent speed trainer that’s best suited to tempo, fartlek and long runs. It doesn’t feel as lively or as propulsive as some ... (Read more)

 

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)


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