– and it shows. When children draw stick figures, you’re the model. Just right Twice a week, spend about 30-45 minutes in the gym. Choose weight amounts that you can lift 10-12 times before fatiguing, and do a variety of exercises and stretches for upper

NEW BALANCE320 Firecrest Court, Centre Park, Warrington, Cheshire WA1 1RG; 0800 389 1055; www.newbalance.co.uk2005 MODELSCUSHIONED 1060 844 STABILITY 854 1050 766 718 2004 MODELSCUSHIONED 1023 STABILITY 856 1221 PERFORMANCE TRAINING 834 900 MOTION

Weight 442gEvaluation New Balance’s answer to motion control is similar to Brooks: an extremely broad base of support with a highly cushioned forefoot. The 1122 sees the introduction of a new and improved version of New Balance’s Abzorb shock

We've reviewed a newer version since we published this.Weight 350gEvaluation The 1021 was a plush, nicely cushioned shoe that appealed to runners who loved a soft ride. It’s replacement, the 1022, is all that and more. New Balance has softened

Nothing more than an even lighter mesh upper for this gem of a lightweight shoe for efficient runners. (A review of the previous version is below). At 290g, it strikes a super balance between cushioning and responsiveness. It’s quick, well

Weight 420gEvaluation The 850 series has been one of the mainstays in the stability category for several years, but New Balance has improved the new 855 in so many important ways that even more overpronators will be able to wear it. Compared

.5, 13.5, 14.5, D width; 6.5-12.5, widths B and 2E (w) 3.5-8.5, widths B and DPros Better forefoot flexibility; familiar package that will appeal to 876 loyalistsCons NoneEvaluation If you’re looking for a straightforward cushioning shoe, the 878 is one

); New Balance 853/854 (£70); Asics Gel 1050/1060 (£60); Nike Air Span Triax (£60)

Weight 406gEvaluation Though the heavy-duty 2000 is an update of the 1700 and looks very similar, it’s a very different shoe. It features New Balance’s new N-Ergy cushioning and stability cartridge in the rearfoot, plus several other changes

This model may still be available on clearance. But we've reviewed a newer version since we published this. Weight 346gEvaluation Last year, New Balance showed that it could make good trail shoes after all, with the low-profile, top of the range 904