Trail Running Shoes
ASICS Fuji Light 4: First Run Review of a Dependable Trail Shoe
A first-run look at the ASICS Fuji Light 4, covering fit, FF Blast foam, ASICS Grip outsole traction, and where it falls short on weight.
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From everyday tech and home products to lifestyle and specialist gear, each review focuses on practical use, strengths, limitations, and who the product suits.
Trail Running Shoes
ASICS Fuji Lite 3 First Run Review: A Lightweight Trail Shoe That Surprised Us
The ASICS Fuji Lite 3 pairs a natural, nimble feel with surprisingly good cushioning. Here is how it performed over 30k of mixed road and trail.
Trail Running Shoes
ASICS Fuji Lite 6 Review: A Comfortable All-Round Trail Shoe
The ASICS Fuji Lite 6 balances comfort, agility, and light cushioning at £125 / $130, making it a strong value daily trail shoe for road-to-trail running.
Trail Running Shoes
Asics Fuji Speed 4 Review: A Fast, Plated Trail Shoe for Seasoned Runners
A lightweight plated trail shoe built for speed on runnable terrain, with a 5 mm drop, 3.5 mm lugs and FF Blast Plus cushioning. Here's how it fits, rides, and who it suits.
Running Shoes
ASICS GEL-Kayano 30 vs Hoka Gaviota 5: Two Max-Cushion Stability Shoes Compared
Two popular stability shoes with similar goals but very different drops, fits, and stability approaches. Here is how to pick the right one.
Running Shoes
ASICS Gel Kayano 32 vs Gel Nimbus 28: Which Comfort Cruiser Should You Buy?
Two plush ASICS daily trainers compared on cushioning, stability, fit, durability, and price to help you pick the right one.
Running Shoes
ASICS GEL-Nimbus 27 vs Saucony Triumph 22: Two Big Cushion Cruisers Compared
Two max-cushion daily trainers with identical weights but different rides. We compare fit, cushioning, outsole durability, and which one edges ahead for easy miles.
Running Shoes
ASICS Gel Nimbus 28 vs New Balance Fresh Foam X More v6: Which Easy-Day Shoe Wins?
Two max-cushioned trainers go head to head for comfort, fit, outsole durability, and value, with a clear pick for easy-day running.
Running Shoes
ASICS Gel Nimbus 28 vs Novablast 5: Which Daily Trainer Deserves Your Money?
Two of ASICS' best daily trainers go head to head, with the New Balance Fresh Foam More v6 thrown in as a max-cushion alternative worth considering.
Trail Running Shoes
Asics Gel-Trabuco 11: First Run Review of a Dependable Trail Workhorse
A first run on the Gel-Trabuco 11 covering the improved heel lockdown, FF Blast cushioning, rock plate, and the reliably grippy Asics Grip outsole.
Running Shoes
ASICS Glide Ride Max Review: The Sleeper Max Cushion Cruiser That Got Buried
A comfortable, lightweight max cushion daily trainer with a dual-foam midsole and relaxed ride. Here's why it deserves a spot on your shortlist before it disappears.
Running Shoes
ASICS GT-2000 14 First Run Review: A Lighter, Softer Take on Stability
The ASICS GT-2000 14 pairs FF Blast Max foam with 3D Guidance System support in a package that feels lighter and more nimble than most stability shoes.
Running Shoes
ASICS Magic Speed 4 Revisited: A Speed Trainer That Gets Better With Miles
A fresh look at the ASICS Magic Speed 4 after time away: dual-foam construction, a full carbon plate, and a sweet spot around 7:30 to 6:30 pace.
Running Shoes
Asics Mega Blast vs Mizuno Neo Vista 2: Which Super Trainer Deserves Your Money?
Two max-stack trainers go head to head. One is a versatile performance shoe that justifies its price, the other a soft, comfortable daily option that costs far less.
Running Shoes
ASICS Mega Blast vs Nike Zoom Fly 6: Which Super Trainer Deserves Your Money?
Two of the best all-round super trainers go head to head on weight, ride feel, versatility and price to find out which one is actually worth buying.
Running Shoes
ASICS Mega Blast vs Saucony Endorphin Speed 5: Two Versatile Trainers, Two Very Different Rides
A head-to-head look at two premium versatile trainers: the bouncy, big-stacked ASICS Mega Blast and the nimble, plated Saucony Endorphin Speed 5.
Running Shoes
ASICS Megablast Review: 100 Miles in the Most Ambitious Daily Trainer Yet
A 100-mile week in the ASICS Megablast: durability, ride feel, comparisons, and whether the $225 price holds up for serious mileage runners.
Running Shoes
ASICS Megablast vs Brooks Hyperion Max 3: Two Super Trainers, Very Different Results
Both are max-cushion super trainers built for faster training, but testing reveals a clear gap in ride quality, versatility, and value.
Running Shoes
ASICS Metaracer Marathon Test: A Non-Plated Racer That Holds Up Over 26.2
We took the ASICS Metaracer over a full solo marathon distance to see whether this cushioned, lively trainer really has what it takes to race in.
Running Shoes
Asics Metaspeed Blast vs Hoka Mach X 3: Two Super Trainers Head to Head
Two of the year's most versatile super trainers compared on weight, stack, fit, ride feel, and value to help you pick the right one for marathon training.
Running Shoes
ASICS Metaspeed Edge Tokyo vs Metaspeed Sky Tokyo: Which Race Shoe Fits Your Stride?
A close look at how the two ASICS Metaspeed Tokyo race shoes differ in foam stack, plate position, feel, and durability, and which type of runner each one suits.
Running Shoes
ASICS Metaspeed Edge Tokyo vs Sky Tokyo: Which Carbon Racer Suits Your Running Style?
Two carbon plate racing shoes from ASICS with similar stats and price but very different ride feels. Here is how the Edge Tokyo and Sky Tokyo compare.
Running Shoes
ASICS MetaSpeed Ray First Run Review: The Lightest Marathon Racer Yet
ASICS new 100% FF Leap foam racer weighs about 135 grams, but the soft, bouncy forefoot will not suit every runner. Here is what to know before buying.
Running Shoes
ASICS Metaspeed Ray Tokyo Review: Raced Over a Twisting One-Mile Course
A soft, high-stack super shoe taken to an all-out mile race in a London park. Strong cushioning and bounce, but stability on tight turns is the trade-off.
Running Shoes
ASICS Metaspeed Sky Plus Review After 100 Miles: A Race-Day Super Shoe That Holds Up
After 100 miles of racing and hard workouts, the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Plus shows surprising durability, bouncy FF Turbo foam, and a forefoot-friendly ride.
Running Shoes
Asics MetaSpeed Sky+ vs Nike Vaporfly Next% 2: Which Race Day Shoe Wins?
Two top-tier carbon racing shoes go head to head on price, weight, ride feel, fit and durability to help you pick the right one for your next PB attempt.
Running Shoes
ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo vs Adidas Adios Pro 4: Which Carbon Race Shoe Should You Buy?
Two of the most popular carbon plate racing shoes go head to head on weight, foam, fit and ride feel to help you pick the right one for race day.
Running Shoes
ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo vs Nike Alphafly 3: Which Carbon Racer Should You Buy?
Two of the best carbon plate racing shoes go head to head on weight, ride feel, fit and durability to help you pick the right one for race day.
Running Shoes
ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo vs Nike Vaporfly 4: Which Race Shoe Deserves Your Money?
Two of the most talked-about carbon plate race shoes go head to head on weight, midsole feel, outsole durability and race-day versatility.
Running Shoes
ASICS MetaSpeed Sky Tokyo vs Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3: Which Elite Racer Should You Buy?
Two of the fastest carbon plate racing shoes on the market, compared on weight, fit, ride feel, and race distance.