Gear Reviews & Guides

Which new On Cloudmonster 3 is right for you?

The Cloudmonster 3 shapes up as the fun, lively daily trainer. The Cloudmonster 3 Hyper is the more serious super trainer, built for runners who want more range and more performance in their rus.

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Metaspeed Sky or Edge Tokyo: Which one is right for you?

Choosing between the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo and Edge Tokyo? Here’s how each shoe feels underfoot, who it may suit and how to choose with confidence.

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Which Hoka Trail Shoe Is Best for You?

Hoka’s trail shoes deliver comfort, stability, and performance for every runner. From the Speedgoat to the Tecton X, here’s how each model stacks up and where it shines.

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Road-to-Trail Shoes: A Shoe to Do It All?

Road-to-trail shoes mix the comfort of a road shoe with just enough trail grip for mixed surfaces. Here are our top picks and what makes them stand out.

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Brooks Running Shoe Line-Up: Made Simple

Explore the latest Brooks running shoe line-up and find the right fit for your goals, from daily training to race day. Compare cushioning, support and performance to choose your perfect pair.

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Hoka Speedgoat 7 Review - The Return of the Goat

The HOKA Speedgoat 7 returns with a supercritical EVA midsole, refined fit and the grip it’s known for - but is the GOAT back?

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5 Ways to Get More Out of Your Garmin

Want to get more from your Garmin? Discover 5 often-overlooked features that can improve accuracy, recovery insights and pacing for smarter training.

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ASICS Superblast 3 100km Review: Lighter, Softer, More Energy

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ASICS Trabuco 14 Review

The ASICS Trabuco 14 continues one of trail running’s longest-standing franchises — a shoe known for reliability, balance, and all-terrain versatility.

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New Balance 1080v15: 100km Review

After 100km: Here’s what actually stands out. The New Balance 1080 has long been the benchmark for cushioned daily training, combining comfort and reliability for a soft, plush ride.

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What’s New in Daily Trainers: The Workhorse of Your Everyday Run

Daily trainers have evolved from just mileage shoes into a cushioned base that supports, protects, and helps drive progress for runners at every level: The Workhorse of Your Everyday Run?

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ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28 Review: A Trusted Trainer, Gently Updated

A lighter, more refined take on ASICS’ classic max-cushion trainer. The Gel-Nimbus 28 delivers a smooth, protective ride for easy and recovery runs.

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Hyperwarp Range: Mizuno Has Entered the Chat

Mizuno’s latest Hyperwarp lineup delivers three distinct options for runners chasing speed on race day.

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RunDNA Team: Favourite Shoes of 2025

The RunDNA team list their single favourite shoe of 2025 to run in and why!

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COROS Nomad Review: Adventure-Ready and Feature-Packed

The COROS Nomad is built for endurance athletes who need strong battery life, dependable mapping and rugged performance. After several weeks of testing, here’s how it delivers.

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Top Shoes for New Trail Runners

New to trail running? Choosing your first pair of shoes can feel tricky. Here’s a guide to help you find a comfortable, reliable option for getting started.

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Nike Vomero 18: 100km Review

After logging just over 120km in the Vomero 18, it's time to check in and see how Nikes latest daily trainer has faired.

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Altra Olympus 275 Review: All the Tech, Less Weight, More Adventure

Altra went all-in on tech so you can go all-out on the trail with a Matryx upper, Vibram Megagrip outsole, and lighter max-cushion comfort built for big adventures.

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On Cloudultra Pro Review: On Has Entered the Chat

The Cloudultra Pro is one of this year’s best trail shoes, showing On’s patience and focus with a balanced, comfortable, and high-performance design built for tough, long days.

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Brooks Cascadia 19 Review: The Legend Levels Up

The trail classic gets a major refresh. Softer, smoother, and more comfortable—the Cascadia 19 brings new life to a trusted favourite.

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Asics Gel-Kayano 32 Review: The Gold Standard Gets an Upgrade

The Asics Gel-Kayano series has long been the gold standard for stability running shoes, blending reliable support with plush, high-mileage cushioning.

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Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 Review: Polishing the Experience

One of the most popular versatile shoes is back! While keeping true to it's DNA, Saucony have made a number of changers for version 5 of the Endorphin Speed.

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Trail Running: Finding Your Grip

The outsole connects you to the terrain, influencing traction, grip, comfort and overall performance. In this guide, we'll break down the essentials: lug depth, distribution, and compound, helping you

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New Balance Rebel v5 Review: Light FuelCell Fun

New Balance's lightweight unplated daily trainer is back. Updated with meaningful changes to improve the shoes versatility and underfoot feel.

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Asics Trabuco 13 Review: Any Trail, Any Day

The Trabuco 13 carries forward the legacy of Asics' most accessible and well rounded trail running shoe. It continues to strike a strong balance between protection and agility.

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Saucony Triumph 23: The Same You Loved, Just Better

Saucony's premium neutral cushioning shoe gets an update, featuring their most innovative compounds built for plush, luxurious comfort.

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Mizuno Wave Sky 9 Review: Shooting for the Sky

The Wave Sky 9 is Mizuno’s most cushioned daily trainer yet. With a softer, bouncier midsole, rockered geometry for smooth transitions.

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New Balance Hierro v9: A Plush Trail Companion

New Balance has streamlined its trail lineup—fewer models, bigger improvements. The Hierro v9 is the product of New Balance merging the More Trail and Hierro together.

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Altra Experience Wild 2 Review: Tweaks to a Trail Favourite

Altra have made a few thoughtful refinements to improve durability, protection and fit, while keeping everything fans loved about the original intact.

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Mizuno Wave Rider 29: Evolving Comfort, Same Reliable Ride

Mizuno update their iconic daily trainer to be more cushioned, lighter and versatile than before. This update might draw a new runner into the franchise without lossing its loyal fans.

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RunDNA Team: How Do We Fuel?

We asked some of our team their take on race day fuelling and what works best for them!

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Mizuno Neo Vista 2 Review: More Bounce, More Fun

The Neo Vista 2 is the latest addition into the super trainer space and it builds on what made the original such a fun shoe! Think of the Vista 2 as an evolution, not complete overhaul.

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What Shoe Should I Race In?

There are so many options to choose from for race day. But do you need a carbon plated super shoe for your next race? It depends!

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Team Picks: Our Favourite Running Shoes in Each Category 2026

We asked our staff to pick their favourites across four key categories and we’ve narrowed it down to their top two choices in each. See what they picked for a daily trainer, super trainer & race shoe.

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RunDNA: Midsoles Explained

The midsole is the engine room of your running shoes, impacting cushioning, support, and overall ride. This blog unpacks key elements that make up a midsole.

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Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 Review: The Fastest Cat?

The Fast-R 3 is Pumas latest super shoe to land on the market. A shoe that's promising big improvements in running economy. So what's new and different about this hyped release?

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Nike Vaporfly 4 Review: The OG Super Shoe

The shoe that redefined marathon road racing has returned. While it's retained some of it's DNA, Nike have tailored this shoe to a more specific race distance

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Brooks Ghost 17 Review: The Ghost You Know, Now Even Better

The Ghost series has always retained a level of consistency. Runners have come to depend on its familiar ride and the 17th version doesn’t stray too far from that trusty formula.

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HOKA Clifton 10 Review: A Decade of Cushion

One of the most recognisable shoes in the shoe game is back in it's 10th iteration, but does it still feel like a Clifton?

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How Long Should My Running Shoes Last?

Running shoes have become softer, lighter and more comfortable, but at the cost of durability. So how long should your shoes last?

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Frequently Asked Questions Instore at RunDNA

We’ve put together answers to some of the most commonly asked questions we get instore at RunDNA.

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New Balance 880v15 Review: Fresh Take on a Classic

The 880v15 continues to be a versatile, no-fuss option for everyday use. New Balance have modernised the shoe with key updates to the midsole, upper and outsole.

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Asics Shoes, Made Simple

This blog aims to simplify the Asics road running shoe lineup, summarising what each model is all about and suggesting similar options from other brands.

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Hoka Shoes, Made Simple

This blog aims to simplify the Hoka road running shoe lineup, summarising what each model is all about and suggesting similar options from other brands.

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RunDNA: Running Shoe Myths

There are plenty of myths and misconceptions about running shoes. In this blog, we’ll sort through and separate the facts from the fiction!

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Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 Review: Softer is Faster?

The Endorphin Elite 2 has been injected with a brand new incrediRUN midsole foam for a seriously unique running experience. But does super soft mean super fast?

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Nike Vomero 18 Review: Return to Form

The Vomero 18 represents Nike's push to get back and be a big player in the daily training market. So how does this icon shoe perform and what's new?

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Saucony Peregrine 15 Review: Simplicity Done Right

Peregrine 15 stays true to its roots with a traditional feel. There’s always going to be a place for simplicity and that's exactly what makes this shoe shine.

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