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

and smooth shoes in this price range, but the Wave Mustang won’t feel out of place.Try it on if you liked Nike Air Pegasus 2002 (£60); Asics Gel Cumulus (£60)

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

’s still smooth, cushioned and durable – and now its 27g lighter. It’s a great shoe for orthoses-wearers, and now it’s even better for runners with wide feet.Try it on if you liked Asics Gel Nimbus 2 (£70); Brooks Hyperion 2 (£80); Mizuno Wave Rider (£75)

AdidasAdistar Competition (racing) £80 Climacool Rotterdam (performance) £65 Response Competition (racing) £55 AsicsGel Empire (stability) £95 Gel Evolution (motion control) £90 Gel Nimbus (cushioned) £90 Gel Cumulus (cushioned) £65 Gel Flash DS

. The firm started to address this last year with the excellent Glycerin, and continues with the Radius.Weighing in at just under 350g, it goes head-to-head with favourites like the Nike Air Pegasus and the Asics Gel Cumulus. It's slightly heavier than these