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
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
Weight 369gEvaluation The Kumo replaces the Preleus, which was the Asics shoe priced midway between the Cumulus and Nimbus. Essentially, the only important difference between the Kumo and the Preleus is in the midsole. The Kumos is made entirely
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
). 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
Weight 340gEvaluation The Gel Escape is a gem of a trail shoe. It hits the spot by feeling light yet protective, cushioned yet responsive, stable yet unrestrictive. Its the sort of shoe your foot sits in, not on. You are cocooned in a snug upper
