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.
 

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)

 

HOKA Cielo X1 Review

The Hoka Cielo X1 is a heavy racer which feels more like a long run trainer. It has incredibly deep, soft cushioning and a high toe-spring but its flexible ... (Read more)

 

Nike Alphafly 3 Review

The Nike Alphafly 3 is a superb top-tier racer and the best Alphafly version to date but it’s not deserving of its megahype or its $285 price. While ... (Read more)

 

Brooks Glycerin 21 Review

The Brooks Glycerin 21 is a good max-cushioned trainer with a supportive, deeply cushioned ride that's best suited to slow running. It doesn't have a ... (Read more)


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