mixed reaction. The DS Trainer still has that firm ride, and it’s still one of the most stable shoes in this category. But – on balance – this may not be one of the best updates of the DS Trainer.Try it on if you liked Asics Gel DS Trainer VII (£80

open mesh but keeps its great fit.ASICS GEL DS TRAINER £79.99Weight 295gSizes (m) 6-13, 14 (w) 5-11Pros Lighter; more stable base of supportCons NoneEvaluation Over the last few years the DS Trainer kept its fast, flexible feel but became heavier

’s still one of the most stable shoes in this category. But – on balance – this may not be one of the best updates of the DS Trainer.Try it on if you liked Asics Gel DS Trainer VII (£80); Mizuno Wave Precision (£60); New Balance 770 (£55)

AsicsGel Kinsei (stability) £130 DS Trainer XI (performance) £85 BrooksAxiom 2 (stability) £75 Addiction 7 (motion-control) £70 Burn 3 (performance) £65 BEST UPDATE DiadoraMythos Samurai (performance) £70 EtonicJepara SC (stability) £80 Mizuno

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

Weight 277gEvaluation Asics’s lightweight trainers are nearly always gems of stripped-down performance, and this replacement to the Gel Lyte DS fits the bill. It’s not cushioned enough for long distances on hard surfaces, but for responsiveness

is a fleet-footed pleasure. It’s light, smooth, and well-cushioned, with an appeal that’s as wide as – but slightly different from – that of the Asics Gel DS Trainer.Try it if you liked Saucony GRID Swerve (£75); Asics Gel DS Trainer (£80); Fila Flow

trainer, the Asics Gel DS Trainer. The Elite also feels as stable as the DS trainer – and more so than the Span or Skylon – thanks to its second midsole density, midfoot support and great heel-to-toe-transition.It is softer than the Asics shoe, though, due

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the last Skylon, and offers a more cushioned alternative to more responsive, stripped-down sub-300g competitors such as the Asics Gel DS Trainer or Brooks Burn. Nike has also added a larger, plastic midfoot shank - but it still isn't a shoe for runners