The Genesis 2 looks like it belongs in the mountains. There's an S-Lab version that's lighter and racier for the Doug Pickards up front, but for long-lasting battle armour, this shoe is hard to subdue.

For me, this is a trail shoe built around comfort, confidence and versatility. It’s the kind of shoe I’d reach for when the route includes a bit of everything, and I simply want to enjoy being out on the trails. After a couple of runs in them, this has quickly become one of the trail shoes I’d most likely grab first before heading out the door

It’s a good shoe,it just doesn’t give that “wow, this is fast” feeling. It’s light but not super springy or explosive, and if you’re expecting that typical carbon bounce, you might find this a bit muted. That said, it still gives you that bit of speed support when you need it!

The hot new Superblast  3 from Asics landed recently – and blew us away. In short, it’s a versatile, max-cushioned, non-plated trainer featuring a new, softer yet springier midsole foam. I went for both a long run and a more up-tempo session in these straight out of the box and found the plush, soft and spacious upper, with its firm, slide-in offset heel cup and integrated tongue, a treatfor my feet.

The Agility Peak 6 keeps that rugged, technical trail look the series is known for, but feels slightly more refined compared to the 5. It still looks built for tough terrain, with an aggressive outsole and protective upper, but the overall package feels a bit more dialled-in and purposeful

Stable, protective and best suited to easy miles The New Balance Ellipse makes a strong first impression with its crisp and contemporary white and green colourway. The tall, sculpted midsole and a noticeably wide platform immediately hints at stability and protection underfoot. In hand, the build quality feels solid and tidy, with the size 45 weighing in at 275g. The Ellipse offers a comfortable, straightforward step-in feel. The engineered mesh upper is soft and breathable

Lightweight, well balanced and easy to run in, the Saucony Endorphin Azura combines PWRRUN PB cushioning with a smooth rocker geometry for dependable daily miles.

Soft, stable and built for comfort, the ASICS Nimbus 28 refines its max-cushioned ride with a more dialled-in upper and a slightly lighter feel underfoot.

Light, responsive and unapologetically race-focused, the Under Armour Velociti Elite 3 combines a carbon plate with a high-stack Pebax midsole to deliver serious speed when it matters most.

Two runners test the New Balance 1080 v15 to see how the new Infinion midsole changes one of running’s most trusted daily trainers. From easy miles to tempo efforts, here are their honest real-world impressions.

This shoe sits in a category of its own, a glamorously stylish yet responsive trainer for cruising days. It's truly a premium product and no doubt there will be a lifestyle market who lap them up.

The New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5 is a big shift forward in comfort & energy return. The minimalist non plated tempo run & race shoe has had a serious makeover from version 4, and we like it!

With the GT-2000 14th edition, ASICS added a welcome spark: a softer, bouncier midsole and a livelier ride that makes the shoe more enjoyable mile after mile.

The Skechers Aero Burst is a bold, lightweight trainer that delivers a responsive, comfortable ride with playful design, efficient transitions, and great value—perfect for everyday runs and tempo efforts alike.