the 2069 a shoe for overpronators (they’d need Avia’s 2079, at £70).Wear-testers reported a flexible ride with a particularly smooth heel-to-toe transition. Women runners in particular seem to be drawn to the Avia brand, and should find the 2069

Weight 363gEvaluation Over the years, Avia has produced some top-notch stability and cushioning shoes, but distribution problems mean that they’ve largely remained the most hidden of hidden gems. And it’d be a shame if runners have trouble finding

enough, but it doesn’t have anything to make it stand out.Try it if you liked Asics Gel 1070 (£65); Avia 2069 (£60); Nike Air Span Triax (£60)

| Equipment Gazelle Pro Plate | Response Cushion | Ride | Supernova Cushion ASICSGel Cumulus |Gel NimbusAVIA2069 |257 BROOKSHyperion 2FILAF1 |FGT320MIZUNOWave Phoenix |Wave RiderNEW BALANCE879 |1021 |1040 |2000NIKEAir International Triax |Air Max |Air Presto