cushioning shoes around – it’s a little plusher than before, but retains its smooth and supportive ride and also has an improved fit.Try it on if you liked Asics Gel Cumulus (£60); Nike Air Pegasus 2002 (£60); Adidas Supernova Cushion (£70)

fractionally more positive and stable, and the slightly narrower profile gives a smoother heel-to-toe transition.In short The new Gel Cumulus keeps its instantly recognisable soft ride, with minor tweaks to the fit and responsiveness. It’s still a good

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

between the other two models, the Kumo has the midsole durability of SpEVA at £10 less than the Nimbus.Try it on if you liked Asics Gel Cumulus (£60); Adidas Supernova Cushion (£70)

noticed little difference between the two.In short The Gel Preleus is a neutral shoe for runners who don’t need the firmer, more expensive responsiveness of the Gel Nimbus. It’s a safe, reliable cushioning shoe.Try it if you liked Asics Gel Cumulus (£60

Weight 330gEvaluation Mizuno sees the brand-new Wave Mustang as its closest rival to category favourites such as the Nike Air Pegasus and Asics Gel Cumulus. That means a no-frills, comfortably cushioned shoe that you enjoy pulling on every day

AdidasCalibrate (motion control) £75 Supernova Control (stability) £70 AsicsGel Cumulus (cushioned) £65 Gel Nimbus (cushioned) £85 Avia2050 (stability) £70 BrooksGel Glycerin (cushioned) £85 Racer ST (racing) £60 T3 Racer (racing) £50 Inov-8Mudroc

AdidasAdidas Adistar Cushion (cushioned) £85 Adidas Response Cushion (cushioned) £60 AsicsGel Nimbus VIII (cushioned) £100 Gel Cumulus VIII (cushioned) £70 BEST UPDATEBrooksTrance 6 (stability) £110 Dyad 4 (motion-control) £75 Vapor 7 (stability

Adidas adiStar Cushion 6 (cushioned) £90 BEST UPDATE Supernova Control 10 (stability) £80 AsicsGel Stratus (cushioned) £70 Gel Cumulus IX (cushioned) £85 BrooksRadius 7 (cushioned) £75 Trance 7 (stability) £110 MizunoWave Alchemy 7 (motion

Weight 353gEvaluation The Nimbus is Asics’s top-end shoe for neutral runners, and it’s effectively a more durable bigger brother to the £60 Cumulus. That’s mainly because it uses a denser midsole material called SpEVA, which, along with durability