Weight 225gEvaluation It’s good to see Adidas’s carbon-fibre Pro Plate in a really light shoe – after all, it’s designed to increase propulsive power. Testing of the last shoe – the 300g-plus Gazelle Pro Plate – found that the stiff, springy plate

Weight 228gEvaluation The Competition completes Reebok’s impressive Premier line, launched at the start of 2003. It’s a simple, no-frills racer – light, flexible and responsive. There’s a decent amount of cushioning in the rearfoot, although

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fractionally softer feel.The broadness is one characteristic that distinguishes the Aztrek from some of the other stability shoes at the competitive £60 mark. Otherwise, it’s not as sophisticated. In terms of ride, it’s softer but not as stable (especially

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Weight 364g Evaluation This winter, Nike has introduced a raft of new shoes designed for running in inclement weather and on the trails. From its All Conditions Gear range comes the Phassad. It's a competitively-priced shoe that will appeal

Weight 355g Evaluation Despite being an outdoor brand rather than a running company, The North Face has produced a number of shoes that have proved popular with our off-road and adventure-racing weartesters. The Flight Trail is a decent entry

Weight 344gEvaluation The Jazz 8 delivers what you’d expect of a shoe bearing the Jazz name. Soft cushioning, a wide, comfortable upper and probably the best grip you’ll find on a road shoe. There’s some added stability compared with the outgoing