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October 4, 2025 •
Nike Vomero Plus vs Asics Megablast: Two top max-cushioned shoes compared
The Asics Megablast and Nike Vomero Plus are both max-cushioned shoes that we rate very highly, but they are built for slightly different purposes. The Megablast is more of an all-rounder with a lighter and faster design than the Nike, which is primarily built for easy cruising. However, there’s a lot of overlap and if you’re interested in how the two shoes compare on the run, check out this video. 00:00 - Intro 00:15 - Design & Key Stats 02:29 - How’s The Fit? 03:14 - The Run Test 06:48 - Verdict More ways to enjoy The Run Testers Check out our website: Best running shoes of 2024: https://bit.ly/3UbxNs3 Best running watches of 2024: https://bit.ly/3DavU99 Best carbon plate running shoes of 2024: https://bit.ly/3NvlD9x Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRunTesters?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Us: https://www.instagram.com/theruntesters/?hl=en Listen to The Run Testers Podcast: https://theruntesters.com/the-run-testers-podcast/ Watch The Run Testers Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRunTesters/shorts
October 3, 2025 •
Asics Metaspeed Sky Tokyo vs Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo: which Asics racer should you get?
The Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo and Asics Metaspeed Sky Tokyo are both excellent carbon racing shoes and have a similar design, but some tweaks in the midsole are meant to make them better-suited to different running styles. Nick breaks down the differences in this video, and says which he prefers after a lot of fast running in both shoes. 00:00 - Intro 00:15 - Design & Key Stats 03:10 - How’s The Fit? 03:42 - The Run Test 07:58 - Verdict More ways to enjoy The Run Testers Check out our website: Best running shoes of 2024: https://bit.ly/3UbxNs3 Best running watches of 2024: https://bit.ly/3DavU99 Best carbon plate running shoes of 2024: https://bit.ly/3NvlD9x Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRunTesters?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Us: https://www.instagram.com/theruntesters/?hl=en Listen to The Run Testers Podcast: https://theruntesters.com/the-run-testers-podcast/ Watch The Run Testers Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRunTesters/shorts
October 1, 2025 •
Asics Megablast vs Sonicblast: New bouncy Asics Blast shoes tested by 3 runners
The Megablast and the Sonicblast are the latest additions to the expanding Asics Blast family, joining the Novablast and the Superblast as shoes primed for speedier running days. We've already had our say on the two new Blast shoes in our multi-tester reviews, but how do the two match up? Testers Nick, Kieran and Mike share their running on thoughts on that very thing and tell you which one would make it into their shoe rotations. CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Intro 00:32 – Price and key differences 01:29 – How do they fit? 05:12 – The Run Test 14:13 - Verdict More ways to enjoy The Run Testers Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRunTesters?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Us: https://www.instagram.com/theruntesters/?hl=en Listen to The Run Testers Podcast: https://theruntesters.com/the-run-testers-podcast/ Watch The Run Testers Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRunTesters/shorts Some other videos you might find useful: Asics Megablast Review: https://youtu.be/qxeWlKmZgSI Asics Sonicblast Review: https://youtu.be/Dc8A3oyfnEc Asics Megablast vs Superblast 2: https://youtu.be/p9Ztr3jLe7g Asics Megablast vs Adidas Evo SL: https://youtu.be/FxrApGeFlZo Adidas Evo SL vs Saucony Endorphin Speed 5: https://youtu.be/YIcBwMs6TTM
September 30, 2025 •
Suunto Race 2 Review: Faster, brighter, better but pricier
The new Suunto Race 2’s hero updates are mainly about hardware, with a bigger, brighter display, better GPS battery life, faster processing and a new optical heart rate. But there’s a smattering of feature updates, too. To find out if that all stacks up to a much-improved running performance that’s worth the price hike, we’ve been busy logging the requisite test miles. Let’s get into it in our Suunto Race 2 review. JUMP STRAIGHT IN: 0:00 – Intro 0:40 – What’s new with the Suunto Race 2 3:30 – Run Test: Pros 9:39 – Run Test: Cons 16:52 – Verdict
September 30, 2025 •
Loch Ness Marathon 2025 | Asics Megablast and Metaspeed, Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Garmin Fenix 8 Pro
Tom and Nick hit Inverness to tackle the beautiful Loch Ness Marathon, testing the Asics Metaspeed Sky Tokyo and Asics Megablast, along with the Apple Watch Ultra 3, Garmin Fenix 8 Pro and Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro. Here’s how they got on. 00:00 - Intro 00:02 - Pre-Race 05:34 - Post-Race 18:57 - Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Garmin Fenix 8 Pro More ways to enjoy The Run Testers Check out our website: Best running shoes of 2024: https://bit.ly/3UbxNs3 Best running watches of 2024: https://bit.ly/3DavU99 Best carbon plate running shoes of 2024: https://bit.ly/3NvlD9x Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRunTesters?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Us: https://www.instagram.com/theruntesters/?hl=en Listen to The Run Testers Podcast: https://theruntesters.com/the-run-testers-podcast/ Watch The Run Testers Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRunTesters/shorts
September 30, 2025 •
Garmin Forerunner 570 vs 970 Review: Which is the best Garmin running watch?
A few months back, Garmin added two big hitters to the Forerunner line up – the Forerunner 970 and the Forerunner 570. Both pack bright, crisp AMOLED screens, dual frequency GPS, the latest optical heart rate sensors, along with microphones and speakers powering new voice tolls. Not to mention a similar suite of training, racing and recovery tools. So which one – if any – of these is the right watch for you? Let’s get into it in our Garmin Forerunner 970 vs Forerunner 570 review. JUMP STRAIGHT IN: 0:00 – Intro 0:31 – Forerunner 970 vs 570: What’s the difference? 3:46 – The Run Test 6:37 – Verdict: What’s the best Garmin running watch? 8:34 – Now watch this…
September 29, 2025 •
Adidas Treadflow Review: Do we really need a treadmill running shoe?
Say hello to the Adidas Treadflow – a performance shoe from Adidas’ – their first in fact – that’s designed to cater for treadmill runs. If you regularly hit the running belt for indoor miles, the Adidas Treadflow wants your attention and potentially your money. But do we really need treadmill-specific shoes? Run Testers Kieran and Nick have been bashing out some boring miles starting at walls to find out. Hit play for the Adidas Treadflow review. JUMP STRAIGHT IN: 0:00 – Intro 0:28 – Adidas Treadflow: Stack height, weight, price 0:48 – Shoe Whip Round 2:18 – How’s the fit? 3:34 – The Run Test 5:42 – Verdict
September 29, 2025 •
The Best Running Accessories and Kit: The September Monthly Running Kit Round-Up
Each month the Run Testers try out piles of running products, but there's a lot of kit outside of shoes and tech that we don't get a chance to talk about until we do a full round-up. In this month's video, we cover running vests, jackets, nutrition, commuter backpacks and a running cap. Enjoy. Check out The Run Testers podcast: https://theruntesters.com/the-run-testers-podcast/ JUMP STRAIGHT IN: 00:00 - Intro Kieran's Picks 00:36 - OTE Chew 01:20 - Kiprun Race 900 3L 02:50 - 5k Parkrunner Results App Tom's Picks 03:50 - The North Face Sunriser Hoodie 05:20 - Path Pyrenees T19 Hoodie 07:40 - Montain Featherlight Nano Windproof Jacket Nick's Picks 09:40 - Nike NSRL Form Analysis 12:15 - Puresport Ultra Electrolytes 13:46 - Flipbelt Ouray Compression SHorts Subscribe to The Run Testers for more running gear reviews: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRunTesters?sub_confirmation=1
September 29, 2025 •
ASICS Metaspeed Edge Tokyo Review TRT YT
The Metaspeed Edge Tokyo is the sibling to the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo. It’s designed specifically for cadence runners who turn their legs over fast rather than striding it out. The Metaspeed in both its Edge and Sky Paris forms proved a popular race day shoe among The Run Testers and the Edge Tokyo brings interesting updates including improved uppers, a new midsole set up and some notable weight savings. So is it a better shoe? And how does it compare to the other big-hitting carbon racers? Let’s find out in our multi tester ASICS Metaspeed Edge Tokyo review. JUMP STRAIGHT IN: 0:00 – Intro 0:40 – Stack height, drop, weight, price 1:13 – Shoe Whip Round 2:32 – How’s the fit? 5:25 – The Run Test 14:48 – Verdict
September 29, 2025 •
Nike Vomero Plus vs Brooks Glycerin Max: Which max-cushioned running shoe should you get?
The Brooks Glycerin Max and Nike Vomero Plus are both highly-cushioned running shoes with great rides for easy and long runs in particular. Both are protective and pretty versatile too, but which should you get? Nick gives his verdict in this video. 00:00 - Intro 00:15 - Design & Key Stats 02:29 - How’s The Fit? 03:20 - The Run Test 08:11 - Verdict More ways to enjoy The Run Testers Check out our website: Best running shoes of 2024: https://bit.ly/3UbxNs3 Best running watches of 2024: https://bit.ly/3DavU99 Best carbon plate running shoes of 2024: https://bit.ly/3NvlD9x Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRunTesters?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Us: https://www.instagram.com/theruntesters/?hl=en Listen to The Run Testers Podcast: https://theruntesters.com/the-run-testers-podcast/ Watch The Run Testers Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRunTesters/shorts
