Weight 277gEvaluation Asicss lightweight trainers are nearly always gems of stripped-down performance, and this replacement to the Gel Lyte DS fits the bill. Its not cushioned enough for long distances on hard surfaces, but for responsiveness
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
has slightly more protection in the upper than the very light, breezy mesh the 730 provided. How does it compare with other shoes that straddle the line between performance trainer and racer? The most obvious alternative is the £65 Asics Gel Verdict
and mild overpronators up to around 13 or 14 stone (depending on how far you plan to race). In terms of ride, it's predictably a little more plush and less responsive than a 270-something gram shoe like the Asics Gel Verdict, and a bit less plush and more
structure.We spent two months testing as many current racers as we could get our feet in, and here’s our verdict on each:Asics Gel-Tarther 2New Balance 760 Racing CompAsics Piranha SP 4K-Swiss Blade Foot RunSaucony Grid Type A5Adidas Adizero Feather
of the best shoes of this type available.Try it on if you liked Reebok Premier Lite (£50); Nike Air Skylon (£60); Asics Gel Verdict DS (£65)
heelstriker, due to the shoe's stability and cushioning.Contact 0161 419 2500; www.adidas.com/ukAsics Gel Verdict DS – £65Weight 289gThe shoe The Verdict DS is a gem. It's a basic shoe with Gel in the rearfoot and a single density midsole, but it does have a
