Sole Mate

11/09/2026

10/09/2026

They've arrived!! The Mount to Coast H1 (hybrid / road to trail) and C1 (max cushion road shoe) have dropped with us, and a pair already gone 🤯

We tested the H1 yesterday morning on the Enzo Round and it handled the road and trail beautifully 😍

Who's been waiting patiently!?

08/09/2026

We are SO excited to welcome to Sole Mate, with our first stock landing today with H1 and C1 models. M1 to follow soon!

08/09/2026

Here's Lucy smashing out her 42 miles at the weekend, in a pair of our incredible Dont Die socks.

Definitely our best sock yet! They come in a one size fits all, which we get is hard to believe that they will fit In all of the right places, but they genuinely do!! 🤯

Pick them up instore on line now.

07/09/2026

The Topo Athletic UK & IE 🇬🇧 Ultraventure 5 has landed.
The perfect road to trail / hybrid option, featuring Topo's signature secure heel and midfoot. And a wider toebox letting your toes splay.

Featuring a tweaked ZipFoam™ midsole, an enhanced durable mesh upper, and a new universal gaiter system.

The same unreal comfort that tou had on the v4, and weve nothing done hundreds of miles in these shoes!!

One colourway for men, and 2 for the ladies.

So exciting!!! What a shoe!!

06/09/2026

Proud doesn't cut it, well done to Lucy today.

After having to withdraw from her race in April due to injury (she shouldn't have started but that's another story 🤣), she dusted herself off and got stuck into rehab and strengthening to go again.

Today she smashed out the Limitless Trails Beast Of The Beacons route. Just shy of 42 miles and 8000ft of elevation. Like a boss!

Thanks to Ellen for sorting me out with a medal to give her! ✅️ 🏅

And thanks to Trail Nation | Trail & Ultra Running Coach and Aspire Physiotherapy for getting her there.

On to the next one! 🤣🤔

03/09/2026

🔥 **THE NEW ASICS SONICBLAST 2 IS HERE!** 🔥

Looking for a shoe that makes your **faster runs feel seriously fun?** 👀

The new **SONICBLAST 2** is built to give you that perfect combination of **bounce, speed and cushioning** — without feeling like a full-on race shoe.

⚡ **WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT:**

🪶 **LIGHTER**
Around 14g lighter than the previous version — less shoe, more speed.

🚀 **MORE PROPULSION**
The new forked **ASTROPLATE™** works with the midsole to help you roll smoothly and drive forwards.

💥 **SERIOUS BOUNCE**
FF TURBO™ SQUARED + FF BLAST™ MAX cushioning delivers a responsive, energetic ride that makes picking up the pace addictive.

🏃 **VERSATILE**
Tempo? Intervals? Long run? Race day? The Sonicblast 2 can do it all.

🌬️ **BREATHABLE & COMFORTABLE**
The updated engineered mesh upper keeps things light and comfortable when the miles start stacking up.

🧲 **GRIP WHEN IT MATTERS**
ASICSGRIP™ outsole gives you dependable traction to help keep you moving confidently.

👟 **OUR VERDICT?**
If you want a **fast, bouncy and versatile trainer** that makes you want to run faster — the Sonicblast 2 deserves a place on your feet.

🔥 **Come in and try it for yourself.**
You might just find your new favourite running shoe.

02/09/2026

2 stunning new colours of the Hoka Mafate 5 and Challenger 8 have dropped today!

Wondering which HOKA trail shoe is right for you?

🔥 MAFATE 5 – Built for the tough stuff.
More protection, aggressive 5mm Vibram Megagrip lugs, a supportive upper and plenty of cushioning make it the choice for technical trails, rocks, mud and long-distance adventures.

🌿 CHALLENGER 8 – The all-rounder.
A smoother, lighter-feeling ride with 4mm lugs, designed to transition effortlessly between road, gravel and easier trails. Perfect if your routes mix surfaces.

👉 Technical & rugged = Mafate 5
👉 Road-to-trail & versatile = Challenger 8

Two very different shoes. Same HOKA comfort. 💙

29/08/2026

OPENING HOURS FOR THE BANK HOIDAY WEEKEND.

If you're thinking of calling for Gait Analysis, please book online. we have 1 slot free at 4pm today, and some free on Monday so get in quick!

Plenty of deals to be had in store, and lots of new stock arriving at the moment :)

28/08/2026

New colour drops of the ever popular Saucony Azura and Guide 19 have landed with us.

With the Azura you get the lightweight, responsive cushion, built for daily miles, but also able to pick up the pace and get that little "zing" back from it!
Both men's and women's colourways are only available in retail stores so you won't see it at the large online only stores.

With the Guide 19 it's all about stability. If you overpronate, feel like you need a little bit more support in your shoes, or just want something a bit more stable, it's comfortable, plush and supportive!!