Asics Gel 1060 (£60); Nike Air Span Triax/Air Althea Triax (£60); New Balance 763 (£60); Brooks Radius (£65)

we did notice that it was warmer. But unlike the winter version of Nike's Air Pegasus, the 1080 H20 doesn't have an off-road outsole - it's just the same as the road version.Try it on if you liked Asics Gel 1070 (£65); Nike Air Span Triax (£65

ASICSEuropa Boulevard, Westbrook, Warrington, Cheshire WA5 5YS; 01925 241041; www.asics.co.uk2005 MODELSCUSHIONEDGel Nimbus Gel Cumulus STABILITYKayano Gel GT-2100 Gel 1100 PERFORMANCEGel DS Trainer X Gel Landreth RACINGGel DS Racer Gel Kanji OFF

-frills everyday training shoe that suits lighter or faster runners who like a responsive shoe. It keeps the long-standing, stable midsole, and gains a lighter, better-fitting upper.Try it if you liked Nike Air Span Triax (£60); Asics Gel 1070 (£65); New Balance

with a lower-to-the-ground feel (such as the Asics Gel 1070) would be worth trying (a lower, firmer shoe would also be more stable). As it is, though, the instant comfort of the GRID Nitrous should win it a good following – and you can certainly improve

flexibility, a blown rubber outsole and Adiprene Plus cushioning.The Response Control is pitched into a tough market. Fortunately for Adidas, Nike and Asics have increased the price of their Air Span Triax and Gel 1070 to £65, but New Balance’s excellent 763

enough, but it doesn’t have anything to make it stand out.Try it if you liked Asics Gel 1070 (£65); Avia 2069 (£60); Nike Air Span Triax (£60)

’s a straightforward stability shoe for neutral runners and mild overpronators.Try it on if you liked New Balance 763 (£59.99); Nike Air Span Triax (£59.99); Asics Gel 1070 (£64.99)