‘THE BODY KEEPS THE SCORE’. It’s the title of Bessel van der Kolk’s bestselling 2014 novel about how our minds, brains and bodies remember past psychological trauma, but more recently, it seems to have morphed into a catchphrase used to describe how factors like...
DARREN TUCKER SMILES coyly when I ask him if he’s ever worn a pair of New Balance’s cult shoe, the 1906L, commonly known as the ‘snoafer’ . A combination – a lovechild is perhaps a better description – of a sneaker and a luxury loafer, the shoe stunned the footwear...
LESS THAN A decade ago, the first pair of carbon-plated super shoes arrived, allowing runners to achieve higher levels of energy return, go faster than ever and shatter long-standing records. Super shoes revolutionised the performance footwear industry, but they came...
IN THE FIERCE battle that is the performance footwear industry, Under Armour has quietly been stepping up its game with a no-nonsense approach that appeals to both casual joggers and serious racers. Whether you’re pounding out easy kilometres, chasing personal bests,...
SINCE ITS FOUNDATION, Adidas has always been recognised as one the best producers of running shoes on the planet. Excluding perhaps only Nike, there may not be a more respected running brand – and that reputation has been hard earned. Over the years Adidas has...
Armed with the hottest fitness wearable in existence, we set out to see what all the WHOOP 5.0 hype is about – and if we could beat Cristiano Ronaldo’s physiological age
In recent years, the brand once associated with daggy dads has become a fashion and performance powerhouse. Here, Darren Tucker, New Balance's senior vice president, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, takes us through the brand’s stunning metamorphosis
The next big category of running shoe has arrived – and if you’re not already on the super trainer bandwagon, you risk getting left behind
Looking for your next pair of running shoes? We’ve ranked the best Under Armour models to help you find the perfect fit, whether you’re chasing PBs, cruising through daily kilometres, or hitting the trails
The big-name brand has delivered some big-name shoes recently. We break down which one is most deserving of your spend
The record-breaking new Adidas Pro Evo 2 is one of the most-wanted running shoes on the planet – reselling for up to $3,500, it’s also one of the most expensive. We picked up a pair to see if they’re worth the hype
Held in high esteem by runners willing to look beyond the big-name brands, Mizuno is regarded as one of the most dependable footwear suppliers there is. These shoes are part of the reason why
Shopping for gifts is hard. Luckily, we've gathered our picks of the best Mother’s Day gifts out there for all different types of mums
Founded all the way back in 1898, Saucony is the world's oldest running shoe brand. In that time, they've produced a solid shoe or two
The Hierro V9 is New Balance’s most refined trail shoe yet, with plush cushioning and category-leading traction. It makes a compelling case to be your go-to off-roader
The new Reebok Nano X5 is the ultimate training shoe, and it helped this writer get back in the gym
You want to upgrade your running shoes without breaking the bank? We'll help you find the shoe that's best for you
