Spring/Summer Shoe Guide
We've road-tested 40 pairs of the latest shoes - find out how they fared in this bumper guide
As winter recedes, now is the time to invest in your most important piece of gear: new running shoes. Our Spring/Summer Guide includes a bumper crop of 40 new shoes, as well as reviews and technical information on each.
The RW Shoe Lab has once again been fired up and we thrashed these shoes to within an inch of their lives to see how they respond to the pounding you lot are likely to give them out on the road. Runner's World is the only publication in the world that tests shoes this way.
Every shoe in this guide has also been put through its paces by our pool of RW staffers, as well as members of West 4 Harriers and Dulwich Runners.
Non-subscribers can view the full reviews for the Editor's Choice (Asics GEL-1150), Best Debut (K-Swiss K-Ona C) and Best Buy (Saucony ProGrid Jazz 13). To access full reviews for all the shoes listed (as well as hundreds of archived featured training and health articles), subscribe online now.
Neutral Cushioned | Stability | Motion Control | Performance
NEUTRAL CUSHIONED
Recommended for runners who need maximum midsole cushioning and minimum medial support. These shoes are best for biomechanically efficient runners (with minimum pronation) and midfoot or forefoot strikers with high or normal arches.
Adidas
adidas adiStar Solution, £95
adidas Supernova Glide 2, £80
Asics
Asics GEL Kinsei 3, £135
Brooks
Brooks Defyance 3, £80
Brooks Glycerin 8, £95
Etonic
Etonic Praya 3 NC, £70
Etonic Tayu 2, £70
K-Swiss
K-Swiss Keahou II, £70
Mizuno
Mizuno Wave Creation 11, £105
Mizuno Wave Rider 13, £80
New Balance
New Balance 751, £70
New Balance 1064, £90
Newton
Newton Isaac, £110
Saucony
Saucony ProGrid Jazz 13, £69.99 [BEST BUY]
Saucony ProGrid Triumph 7, £95
STABILITY
Recommended for runners who are mild to moderate overpronators and who generally have low to normal arches. These runners tend to need a shoe with a combination of good support and midsole cushioning.
Adidas
adidas Response Stability 2, £65
adidas adiStar Salvation 2, £100
Asics
Asics GEL-1150, £75 [EDITOR'S CHOICE (AND BEST UPDATE)]
Asics GEL-Kayano 16, £120
Asics GT2150, £90
Brooks
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 10, £85
Mizuno
Mizuno Wave Elixir 5, £80
Mizuno Wave Inspire 6, £85
Mizuno Wave Nirvana 6, £105
New Balance
New Balance 760, £80
Puma
Puma Complete Spectana, £95
Saucony
Saucony ProGrid Guide 3, £79.99
Saucony ProGrid Paramount 2, £100
MOTION CONTROL
Good for runners with low arches who are moderate to severe overpronators and who need maximum stability and support on the medial (arch) side of their shoes. Best suited for bigger runners who need plenty of support and durability.
Etonic
Etonic Kendari 2, £80
Pearl Izumi
Pearl Izumi Syncro Guide III, £119.99
PERFORMANCE
Recommended either for racing or, if you’re biomechanically efficient, for training. They have varying degrees of support and cushioning, but they’re generally lighter (most weigh around 250-300g) and fit like a glove.
Adidas
adidas adiZero Boston II, £70
adidas adiZero Tempo 4, £70
Asics
Asics GEL DS Trainer 15, £90
Brooks
Brooks Green Silence, £55
K-Swiss
K-Swiss K-Ona C, £70 [BEST DEBUT]
Mizuno
Mizuno Wave Musha II, £60
New Balance
New Balance 905, £75
Pearl Izumi
Pearl Izumi Syncrofuel, £99.99
Puma
Puma Complete Ventis, £80
Saucony
Saucony Fastwitch 4, £65
Discuss this article
Generally I think running shoes or trecking shoes should always be bought at a specialist shop, they measure and look at your feet and give you best suitable pairs that are on the market now. for clothes and accessories go to www.all-tri-wear.com as personal support avaiable any time.
Posted: 24/03/2010 at 15:09
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