ASICS Novablast 6

Tom Moulai brings an elite-level perspective to shoe testing, bridging his background as an NCAA middle-distance runner (University of Kentucky/Wyoming) with his current pursuit of middle-distance triathlon. Tom’s insights are backed by years on the front lines of the New Zealand running industry at The Frontrunner Colombo, giving him a technical command of midsole mechanics, geometry, and fit that few can match.

Whether testing carbon-plated racers for race-day speed or searching for the perfect recovery trainer, Tom’s reviews are defined by the critical eye of a professional athlete. He evaluates gear not just for a quick spin, but for how it supports performance through the deepest stages of fatigue.

Oska isn’t just a 2:16 marathoner; he’s someone who has spent his entire career immersed in the mechanics of footwear. As a co-founder of The Frontrunner Colombo, he has turned his elite-level racing experience into a business built on technical precision. Oska sees shoes from both sides of the counter: as a professional athlete who demands peak efficiency under race-day fatigue, and as a shop owner who spends his days analyzing the biomechanics of every customer who walks through the door. He doesn’t test shoes to find what’s "trendy"—he tests them to see what actually works. If a shoe makes it into his rotation, it’s because it’s been put through the wringer and passed the test of someone who knows what it takes to perform at the highest level.