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Are the Brooks Ghost 14 as good as the Ghost 12?

Are the Brooks Ghost 14 as good as the Ghost 12?

I’ve googled Brooks Ghost 12 many times, hoping to find a pair that has been unearthed in an independent running shop, or that someone bought, never wore and is now selling.  I loved those shoes.  I took it for granted that the Ghost 13 would be exactly the...

Brooks Glycerin 18 Performance Review

Ok, be honest, have you ever chosen a pair of running shoes based on looks? Rose gold and black Brooks Glycerin were kind of high up on my list for ‘pretty shoes’. And it helps that they’re mega comfortable. I’m having a bit of a moment with...

Best Running Trainers For Beginners

I remember the first running shoes I bought. I went into Sweaty Betty and bought a pair of Asics, they were purple and grey and my friend Emily had a matching pair. Whilst they may not have been the right shoe for my feet, they were incredibly comfortable and that was...

Hoka One One Carbon X Shoe Reviews

Full disclosure – I’m working with Hoka on an Instagram collaboration but this post is not sponsored. I never get paid for my reviews as I want them to remain trusted, totally honest and unbiased. First up, the Carbon X shoes. This is Hoka’s answer...

Asics Metaride Trainer Review

Lets start by addressing the elephant in the room…at £225, this trainer is PRICEY. That’s more than the Nike Vaporfly 4% or in fact any other running trainers that I know of. And why is it so expensive? Well the ASICS METARIDE reportedly took two years for...