THE BOOMING DRUMS of Japanese Taiko drumming group, Wadaiko Rindo, are ratcheting up the sense of anticipation among the starters in the half marathon at this year’s Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival.I’m standing among thousands of colourfully clad runners, who are...
DIGITAL ISSUE Tried & tested: PUMA Velocity NITRO 4 Looking for a running shoe that can keep pace with your workouts? The PUMA Velocity Nitro 4 might just be your new go-to. Lighter, faster and sleeker than ever, we put PUMA’s most versatile running shoe to the...
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,...
At this year’s Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival, Men’s Health head of brand Ben Jhoty attempted to ‘take it easy’ and run freely. As many seasoned runners know, that’s often easier said than done
Looking for a running shoe that can keep pace with your workouts? The PUMA Velocity Nitro 4 might just be your new go-to. Lighter, faster and sleeker than ever, we put PUMA’s most versatile running shoe to the test
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
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
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
For those who prefer to take their runs off the beaten path, we’ve rounded up the best running shoes for rugged terrain.
You want to upgrade your running shoes without breaking the bank? We'll help you find the shoe that's best for you
Puma is rapidly moving up the tiers of performance footwear brands. Keen to jump on the bandwagon? We'll help you find the shoe that's best for you
Brooks is one of the world's bestselling footwear brands. Which of their crowd-pleasing shoes is the best for you?
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?
