Brandon Law

Brandon Law
Hi, I'm Brandon. I have a running shoe obsession and addiction. I spend hours a day on websites and on review sites reading about the latest tech and upcoming releases. I run +-50km per week, and one of my favourite VARSITY times is going into shoe stores and testing salesmen on their knowledge of running shoes.

Lab tests and in-depth reviews

Adidas Adizero Pro
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Adidas Adizero Pro review I really wanted the Adizero Pro to give the VaporFly, Endorphin Pro and Metaracer a run for their money but the Adizero Pro just feels like a regular racing flat with a tad m[…]

Nike React Miler
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Nike React Miler review If you’re a runner looking for a well-built shoe for long distances or recovery runs, get the React Miler. The Miler has a comfortable upper with a superb foot lockdown.[…]

Nike CruzrOne
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Nike CruzrOne review The CruzrOne is a shoe that's great for running slowly - very slowly. That’s what the designer of the shoe, Tinker Hatfield explained in a behind-the-design press release vi[…]

ASICS Gel Nimbus Lite
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ASICS Gel Nimbus Lite review The Nimbus Lite is the best version of the Nimbus to date and is finally deserving of the Nimbus badge. It has a comfortable upper and a midsole, which is cushioned, light[…]

Adidas SL20
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Adidas SL20 review The SL20 is a competent tempo running shoe for distances less than 10km, but it suffers from a very narrow Orange upper and manufacturing defects where the upper separates from the[…]

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Adidas Adizero Adios 5 review Before the VaporFly, there was the Adios. The Adios was one of the most popular racers and the weapon of choice for many of the elite marathoners in the world. What made[…]

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continue after the jump to see plenty of angles of the Nike Blazer Vintage review The continue after the jump to see plenty of angles of the Nike Blazer Vintage is a max cushioned shoe capable of many long, slow miles. It's a lot lighter than other max cushioned shoes such as the Ultra[…]

Nike Air Huarache Releasing in "Lethal Pink"
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Nike Air Huarache Releasing in "Lethal Pink" review The 1080 v10 is a fantastic do-it-all shoe. The problem is that the 1080 is not supposed to be that. The 1080 is supposed to be a max cushioned long-distance cru[…]

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Nike Joyride Dual Run review The Joyride Dual Run is a much better running shoe than the Joyride Run Flyknit. The Dual Run can easily fit into my running shoe rotation as a daily trainer. Upper hits a[…]

Saucony Triumph 17
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Saucony Triumph 17 review I'm just going to say this now. The Saucony Triumph 17 is the best shoe I've ever run in. The Triumph 17 is everything I've ever wanted in a long-distance cruiser. It has a p[…]

Nike Kyrie 4 "Lucky Charms"
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Newer means better in the Floatride Run 2.0 Like a fine red wine, the Reebok Floatride Run has matured into a reliable and comfortable trainer that is capable of any type of run you can throw at it. Y[…]

ASICS GlideRide
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ASICS GlideRide review The ASICS GlideRide is the most fun shoe release of 2019. It’s cushioned enough for long marathon distances and responsive enough for tempo workouts. I have always thought[…]

Reebok Forever Floatride Energy
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Reebok Forever Floatride Energy review The Reebok Forever Floatride Energy is one of the most versatile shoes I have in my shoe collection. It has no major flaws and is a dependable daily trainer for[…]

Nike Joyride Run Flyknit
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Nike Joyride Run Flyknit review Is this shoe worth $180? Definitely not. I can’t recommend this shoe to anyone other than someone looking for a super soft, slow shoe to run in. While the Joyride[…]

New Balance FuelCell Propel
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New Balance FuelCell Propel review I now finally have a shoe that fills the Vomero-sized hole in my shoe rotation. If you really want to feel like you are running on clouds, get the New Balance Propel[…]

Hoka Clifton 6
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Hoka Clifton 6 review I now understand why the Clifton is such a popular line in the Hoka range, and I am a big fan. The Clifton 6 ticks all the long-distance boxes, being light, cushioned, stable, an[…]

Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next%
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Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% review The VaporFly is the most advanced shoe of its generation. The super foam ZoomX along with the carbon fiber plate makes for a truly unforgettable ride, which I will rem[…]

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Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo 2 review No matter if you are a rearfoot or forefoot striker, neutral runner or pronator, the Turbo 2 will most likely suit your needs. It is light and responsive enough to be[…]

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Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 36 review In an ever-changing world, the Pegasus is the only constant. The Nike Pegasus 36 is a dependable, consistent trainer. It has similar ride characters from year to year,[…]

Skechers GOrun Razor 3 Hyper
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Skechers GOrun Razor 3 Hyper review The Skechers Go Run Razor 3 is a lightweight tempo running shoe and competes with the Nike Pegasus Turbo 2, the Adidas SL20, and the Adidas Boston Boost 9 in the sa[…]

ASICS Gel Cumulus 21
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ASICS Gel Cumulus 21 review The Cumulus 21 is a beefy workhorse capable of eating up many road miles. I had my reservations with ASICS before running in the Cumulus 21 but now I understand why so many[…]

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Nike Odyssey React Flyknit 2 review Since its release, the Odyssey React has always lived in the shadow of its big brother, the Epic React. Being cheaper and only partially Flyknit, many view it as a[…]