Brandon is a South African marathoner based in Malaysia, where the humidity is high and his shoe rotation is even higher. He’s a runner with a full-blown addiction to running shoes. Most people buy shoes to run—Brandon runs to justify buying more shoes. If there’s a new drop, he’s probably already logged 100km in them.
 

ASICS MEGABLAST Review

The ASICS Megablast is a great unplated trainer best suited to uptempo runs. It has a new FF Turbo Squared midsole with a springy, energetic ride that ... (Read more)

 

ASICS SONICBLAST Review

The ASICS Sonicblast is a stable and cushioned trainer for easy runs and long runs. While it has a Pebax plate in its midsole and the new FF Turbo ... (Read more)

 

Mizuno Wave Sky 9 Review

The Mizuno Wave Sky 9 is a good max-cushioned trainer that's perfect for easy or recovery daily training. It has a new, supercritical EVA midsole but ... (Read more)

 

Nike Vomero Plus Review

The Nike Vomero Plus is an exceptional maximalist trainer suitable for a variety of distances up to a marathon. It makes running feel effortless and it ... (Read more)

 

HOKA Rocket X 3 Review

The HOKA Rocket X 3 is a decent, very stable racer with a soft ride that’s best suited to the marathon distance; however, it suffers from outsole ... (Read more)

 

adidas adiSTAR 4 Review

The Adidas Adistar 4 is an excellent, versatile daily trainer with a durable build. It has a stiff forefoot and a rocker that creates fast and energetic ... (Read more)


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