market for its price. This winter also sees the launch of an additional version of the 1080 - the darker-coloured 1080 H20 (pictured, £70). Asics couldn't give us a model with fully functioning water-resistance to test, so we can't comment on that, though
). It includes almost every ride technology that Asics has at its disposal. And over the last couple of years, its stability features have been made less severe to smooth the ride further and widen the shoe's target audience. Like Asics's other main winter
This model may still be available on clearance. But we've reviewed a newer version since we published this.Weight 366gEvaluation The Gel Preleus is an all-new model that now gives Asics three serious cushioning shoes. It sits between the £60 Gel
Weight 324g Evaluation From the 2030 to the new 2080, the Asics 2000-series has been one of the top five – often the top – all-round running shoes on the market. In reviews, it almost becomes a victim of its own success, as we pounce on any
Classic); Asics Gel Canyon (£45)
Weight 255gEvaluation Sometimes in and sometimes out of the Asics UK range, the DS Racer is now in its fifth incarnation. Asics has made room for it by dropping the 200g Gel Magic Racer, which leaves only the DS Racer and the 225g Gel Tiger Paw
. 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 Asicss SpEVA midsole material.The Eagle Trail also has a
Weight 225gEvaluation If youre a relatively efficient runner who wants a simple 10K racing shoe, the Tiger Paw will do fine. It would also be good for slightly less efficient runners over shorter distances though, as with nearly all sub-250g racing shoes, its not a model for ...
After receiving over 1100 applications for the ASICS Super Six 2011, we invited 40 lucky Runner's World readers to a Selection Day in Birmingham on Saturday December 4. The aim of the day was to whittle down our contenders further to a final
ASICS Super Six Coach Bud Baldaro addresses the troops in a snowy Birmingham University campus.
