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)

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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

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