Weight 359g Evaluation If you're a neutral runner or a mild overpronator who simply wants one of the deepest, plushest shoes on the market, the Gel Kayano should be on your list (along with gems such as Mizuno's Wave Creation and Nike's Air Kantara

in width options.In short The new Kayano is no more stable than the new £75 GT-2070, but it sells to durability-oriented runners on the basis of a high-quality, protective ride, and an overall feeling of smoothness.Try it if you liked Asics Gel Kayano VII

.In the midsole, Asics has packed in even more Gel. A channel of the cushioning material now runs from the medial to the lateral side of the forefoot along the flex groove to enhance forefoot cushioning.In short As ever, Asics has done little to the Kayano

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, if you’re a heavier runner who wants more protection than the 2060 offers but doesn’t need the firmness and durability (or price) of the Gel Kayano, the Zeta will suit you well.Try it if you liked Asics Gel Kayano (£100); Saucony 3D GRID Hurricane (£80

's flagship Trance 5 (favourably) against Asics's previous flagship, the Gel Kayano, and throws in reviews of the Reebok Premier range for good measure.Richard Davis, 14st 8lbs and after 400 miles still delighted with his New Balance 1050s (Richard also wrote

of the heftiest shoes on the market.In short The new MC Plus is built for big runners who overpronate. It’s heavier than its predecessor, but it’s also more durable and supportive.Try it if you liked Asics Gel MC Plus (£75); Asics Gel Foundation (£60); Brooks

is that it now gives more choice to heavier, stability-oriented runners who want a plush, luxurious shoe.The head-to-head will be between the Asics Gel Kayano, with its firmer, more supportive cushioning, and the Air Kantara, with its deeper, softer ride. They

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-oriented runners who want a plush, luxurious shoe.The head-to-head will be between the Asics Gel Kayano, with its firmer, more supportive cushioning, and the Air Kantara, with its deeper, softer ride. They’re comparable in that neither is an out-and-out motion