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

Last month we announced that we had 20 pairs of Asics 2120s to give away to the best shoe reviews. Without further delay here are the winners*, along with their superb reviews:Welsh Alex, Inov-8 Terroc 330Andrew 65, New Balance 1222 moonferret

'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

Weight 366g Evaluation The Gel Guts harks back to Asics's popular Trespass and Canyon shoes. It's a keenly priced, no-nonsense, hardwearing workhorse of a trail shoe. It's more Land Rover Defender than Range Rover Vogue, which means it's the kind

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)

cushioning shoes around – it’s a little plusher than before, but retains its smooth and supportive ride and also has an improved fit.Try it on if you liked Asics Gel Cumulus (£60); Nike Air Pegasus 2002 (£60); Adidas Supernova Cushion (£70)

we did notice that it was warmer. But unlike the winter version of Nike's Air Pegasus, the 1080 H20 doesn't have an off-road outsole - it's just the same as the road version.Try it on if you liked Asics Gel 1070 (£65); Nike Air Span Triax (£65

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

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

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