
Tried & tested: WHOOP 5.0 and WHOOP MG
‘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...

From dads to dandies: how New Balance redefined the sneaker industry
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 best super trainers of 2025, ranked
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
The best Under Armour running shoes of 2025, ranked
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,...
The best Adidas running shoes of 2025, ranked
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...
Would you pay $3,500 for this running shoe?
AT THE END OF April, Kenyan long-distance runner Sabastian Sawe won the London marathon in a time of 2:02:27, more than one minute ahead of his nearest competitor. He did it while wearing the newly released Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 2 – which is a mouthful, so from...
The best Mizuno running shoes of 2025, ranked
IF YOU'VE EVER laced up a pair of Mizuno running shoes, you know they hit different. For over a century, Mizuno has quietly mastered the art of performance footwear, blending innovation with the distinctly Japanese philosophy of craftsmanship – what the brand often...
The best Brooks running shoes of 2025, ranked
Brooks is one of the world's bestselling footwear brands. Which of their crowd-pleasing shoes is the best for you?
Tried & tested: Hoka Cielo X1 2.0
The Hoka Cielo X1 was like a finely tuned engine, but the 2.0 vows it can go even faster. Does it make good on its promise?
The best Nike running shoes of 2025, ranked
No surprise here, the biggest footwear supplier on the planet has churned out some decent running shoes over time, but which of them is the best in 2025?
New running shoe: the New Balance Hierro V9 has arrived
The most innovative trail running shoe in New Balance's stable is available now. Here's why it could be worth your spend
ALDI is selling an ice bath – here’s our pick of the best at-home options
Yes, you read that correctly. But if ALDI isn't to your liking, there are plenty of other options for at-home ice baths
Are super-sandals the future of running shoes?
In January, a Kenyan runner won Thailand’s Khon Kaen marathon wearing carbon-plated sandals. How long until we’re all running in sandals?
The best New Balance running shoes of 2025, ranked
New Balance is quickly becoming one of the hottest footwear brands on the market, but which of their running shoes is the best for you?
Lewis Hamilton is now a lululemon guy
Ahead of his first F1 season with a new team in over a decade, Lewis Hamilton has signed on as an ambassador for lululemon
The best On running shoes of 2025, ranked
On is one of the most innovative running brands there is. Which of their cutting-edge shoes is the best for you?
The best men’s running shirts for every workout
Whether it's your first 5K or your 50th marathon, having a lightweight, breathable shirt can make a world of difference
The best men’s sunglasses to wear all year round
Sunglasses can make or break an outfit, not to mention protect you from the sun. These are some of our favourites
The best Asics running shoes of 2025, ranked
Asics makes bestselling shoes for everyone from hobby joggers to ultramarathoners, but which one is the best for you?