hideous.We like this version a lot more. Its looks still might not be to everyone’s taste, but the upper fits a lot better, especially in the more rounded forefoot, and the ride is smoother. Fila has also augmented the big midfoot stability shank with a

Weight 333gEvaluation In among some indifferent models, Fila has some genuinely impressive shoes. One of its best is the £55, 304g performance trainer called the Flow – and the new FGT1000 sits alongside this shoe in fit and feel. The FGT1000

Weight 377gEvaluation Fila hasn’t yet had the success it wants in the serious running market. That’s partly because the Italian company is determined to establish a reputation for edgy style, which presumably makes some core runners dubious. It

Weight 280g/273gEvaluation Fila already has a very good 300g performance trainer in the shape of the Flow – now it’s adding two more models to the category. While the Flow is built for responsiveness, the two FGTs are built for cushioning, with much

style ‘flow’, which is worth the extra weight. The most natural comparison is with the Fila Racer, which also uses a carbon-fibre forefoot plate. Both have a beautifully smooth ride, but at 243g and with a thicker midsole, the Fila Racer is more of a

-run shoe for lighter, faster runners. Try it if you liked Puma Preside (£50); Fila Flow (£60)

is a fleet-footed pleasure. It’s light, smooth, and well-cushioned, with an appeal that’s as wide as – but slightly different from – that of the Asics Gel DS Trainer.Try it if you liked Saucony GRID Swerve (£75); Asics Gel DS Trainer (£80); Fila Flow

example. For light, efficient runners it’s a good brisk-running shoe, but it would also serve well as a marathon racer.Try it on if you liked Puma Complete Prevail (£55); Fila Flow (£55)