smoother, more stable update of an already exceptionally smooth, stable – and durable – neutral shoe.Try it on if you liked Asics Gel Nimbus 3 (£80); Mizuno Wave Creation (£90); Saucony GRID Web (£70)

’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)

ASICS Gel Nimbus 13 (£115)Kerry says: Have you been told you have a medium arch, normal foot and average gait... in short, that nothing that stands out about your feet?! If so, the ASICS Gel Nimbus 13 may be your perfect running shoe.A wide platform

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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

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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

. On the most positive side, think of it as the off-road version of the £85 Gel Nimbus, which is a successful road shoe, particularly among efficient, heavy runners who like the well-cushioned firmness of Asics’s SpEVA midsole material.The Eagle Trail also has a

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