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06/02/2026

200km in the LS Cloudmonster 3 Hyper. Has the Helion HF midsole held up?

Durability is one of the biggest questions around the LS Cloudmonster 3 Hyper. A robotically applied LightSpray upper and 45mm of Helion HF PEBA foam at just 205g raises a fair question about how well it holds up over serious mileage.

Thys put them through the ball bounce test after 200km of training, and the verdict is clear. The midsole is just as bouncy now as it was straight out of the box.

Please note that the ball bounce test is purely visual and is in no way a scientific measure of performance or remaining midsole life. It is simply a fun way to see how the foam responds on camera.

Still on the fence about the LS version? Head to our YouTube for the full review. 👇

Innovation is no longer moulded. It is printed. The KIPNEXT 3D brings 3D printed midsole technology to the running worl...
06/02/2026

Innovation is no longer moulded. It is printed.

The KIPNEXT 3D brings 3D printed midsole technology to the running world in a strictly limited release. A lattice midsole produced using Multi Jet Fusion technology in partnership with SomethingAdded, delivering a claimed 75% energy return at 39mm of heel stack, a 6mm drop, and 311g.

Concept to finished product in under six months. Currently available in select Decathlon stores in China only.

The future of running is printing. Would you want to run in a 3D printed midsole? 👇

have updated their lineup heading into summer 2026, and there is a shoe for every pace and runner profileThe More v6 fo...
06/02/2026

have updated their lineup heading into summer 2026, and there is a shoe for every pace and runner profile

The More v6 for max cushion recovery miles. The 1080 v15 as the versatile daily workhorse. The Rebel v5 for those who want a do it all trainer that handles long runs and uptempo efforts in one package. The SC Trainer v3 as the plated super trainer for marathon training. The SC Pacer v2 for shorter race day efforts. And the SC Elite v5 as the flagship marathon racer, lighter and more aggressive than its predecessor at 225g with a FuelCell PEBA midsole and an Energy Arc carbon plate

Which New Balance shoe would you add to your rotation this summer? 👇

The Ghost 18 has landed, and it has arrived in style.12 new colourways across the lineup, from clean and minimal to bol...
06/01/2026

The Ghost 18 has landed, and it has arrived in style.

12 new colourways across the lineup, from clean and minimal to bold and expressive. Built on the same DNA Loft v3 nitrogen infused midsole that has made the Ghost franchise one of the most trusted daily trainers in running, the Ghost 18 brings a refreshed upper with improved breathability, a new soft flat knit tongue, and a RoadTack rubber outsole. At 10mm drop and $150, it sits firmly in the accessible daily trainer category.

Which colourway catches your eye? Drop your pick in the comments 👇

The Endorphin Elite 3 is now available, and it arrives as one of the most anticipated super shoe updates of 2026.The th...
06/01/2026

The Endorphin Elite 3 is now available, and it arrives as one of the most anticipated super shoe updates of 2026.

The third iteration of Saucony’s flagship marathon racer builds on the IncrediRun TPEE midsole platform introduced in the Elite 2, with a redesigned slotted and forked carbon plate for improved stiffness and propulsion, a revised geometry with a more filled in rear and midfoot for added stability, and a new lightweight knit upper that addresses the fit concerns of the previous version. Stack height sits at 39.5mm in the heel with a 8mm drop, and the shoe comes in at 207g.

Available now at $290.

Would you line up in the Endorphin Elite 3 on race day? 👇

Two of the best super trainers on the market right now, going head to head. Josh compares the Superblast 3 and the Neo...
05/31/2026

Two of the best super trainers on the market right now, going head to head. Josh compares the Superblast 3 and the Neo Vista 3

Both shoes sit in the super trainer category, both feature high stack heights and premium foam compounds, and both are built to handle a wide range of training. But they take very different approaches underfoot.

The Superblast 3 runs on FF Leap PEBA foam, the same race day compound found in the ASICS Metaspeed line, paired with a FF Blast Plus base layer for stability. At 46.5mm of heel stack with an 8mm drop and 239g, it is a shoe that rewards effort as the pace climbs and handles everything from easy morning miles to longer endurance efforts.

The Neo Vista 3 brings 44.5mm of nitrogen infused Enerzy NXT foam with a new 3D formed glass fiber reinforced Wave plate designed to act more like a spring at toe off. At 265g and an 8mm drop, it delivers a controlled and directional bounce that suits runners who want a more structured and stable super trainer experience.

Similar price points, similar purposes, different rides. Head to meta-endurance.com for our full reviews of both shoes.

Which one would you choose for your rotation? 👇

Earlier this year Sharon Lokedi crossed the Boston Marathon finish line in full race day kit, and it is worth a closer ...
05/31/2026

Earlier this year Sharon Lokedi crossed the Boston Marathon finish line in full race day kit, and it is worth a closer look.

The top and shorts were Under Armour race day pieces, clean and purposeful. But the shoes are what grab the attention. The Velociti Elite 3 in her signature bright pink colourway, the limited edition design created in close collaboration with Sharon herself. Bold, confident, and unmistakably hers when she crossed that finish line.

A shoe designed to feel like a personal superpower on race day. Based on the result, it delivered.

Would you race in the Velociti Elite 3? 👇

05/30/2026

A closer look at the x Adios Pro 4

The Adios Pro 4 is adidas’ marathon racer, built around a Lightstrike Pro foam, carbon fiber EnergyRods running through the midsole, and a lightweight LightLock upper sitting at 39mm of heel stack with a 9mm drop. A race day shoe built for runners who want speed and comfort across the full marathon distance.

The Satisfy colourway brings their signature aesthetic to the platform. Earth tones, premium materials, and the kind of considered design language that Satisfy have built their entire brand around. Two brands that sit at very different ends of the running world, meeting in the middle on one of the most competitive race day platforms of 2026

Would you race in the Adios Pro 4 x Satisfy colourway? 👇

05/30/2026

Two very different shoes from , two very different foam compounds, going head to head in the ball bounce test. The Adios Prime X Evo vs the Adios Pro 4

The Adios Pro 4 sits at 39mm of heel stack with a 9mm drop, sitting within World Athletics regulations and built for competitive marathon racing. Five carbon EnergyRods run through a Lightstrike Pro midsole, delivering a fast and responsive ride built for race day efforts from the half marathon to the marathon

The Adios Prime X Evo takes things to a completely different level. At 50mm of Lightstrike Pro Evo foam, a more advanced and more energetic compound than the Lightstrike Pro found in the Pro 4, it sits well outside of World Athletics stack height regulations. Designed not for official road races but for ultra distance performance where cushioning and energy return over many hours matter most

Same brand, different foam, wildly different purposes. Was the ball bounce results what you expected? 👇

Please note that the ball bounce test is purely visual and is in no way a scientific measure of performance. It is simply a fun way to see how the foam in each shoe responds on camera

have just announced the Novablast 6, and the headline update is a significant oneFor the first time, the forefoot tramp...
05/29/2026

have just announced the Novablast 6, and the headline update is a significant one

For the first time, the forefoot trampoline pod of the Novablast is powered by FF Turbo Squared foam, the same technology previously found in the Megablast and Sonicblast. It brings enhanced energy return and a more responsive, spring-like sensation to the forefoot, working alongside the FF Blast Max midsole that delivers softness and comfort underfoot. The result is a more balanced and energetic ride than any previous Novablast. The outsole also gets an update with ASICSGRIP rubber in the forefoot for improved traction and a more efficient toe off, and the engineered mesh upper has been refined for improved breathability and a more adaptive fit

The geometric midsole design that has defined the franchise visually remains, keeping that distinctive trampoline inspired aesthetic intact

Available globally from July 1st 2026 at €160

Are you a Novablast loyalist, and does the addition of FF Turbo Squared convince you to make the upgrade to the 6? 👇

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