Weight 351gEvaluation Like the Stability KM3, the Veritas gained a positive test report for the women-only Ryka brand. Our weartesters appreciated the fit (roomy in the forefoot, but amply snug enough in the midfoot and heel to prevent the foot from

, and the shoe has has a slightly more stable shape, but the firm midsole is essentially the same. Unfortunately, the Courageous flexes too far forward (in front of the ball of the foot) and weartesters were quick to notice the resulting heel slippage. Some

under your foot before you buy. One thing you will love is the super-comfortable one-piece upper that gives the Sock Flame its name.

. But that's not all - it's a quick shoe with a sure-footed and stable ride. Try it on if you liked Asics Gel Canyon (£45); Asics Gel Escape (£55)

Weight 401gEvaluation The Twin Strike is the third shoe from Adidas to use its A3 technology, but it’s the first to use the podular cushioning system in both the rearfoot and forefoot. Designed to stabilise and guide the foot from heel-strike to toe

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. Another plus is the comfortable upper, although some narrow-footed testers did note that getting a close fit was hard.In Short The Phasis isn't the softest cushioned shoe on the market and some runners will find it too firm. But it is light, smooth

Weight 283gEvaluation When the Mudroc was launched last year, we were immediately impressed by this lightweight, sure-footed off-road gem. So much so, in fact, that we voted it one of our favourite products of 2003. Now Inov8 – the small British

Running is such a simple sport, we are always told. It's just a case of putting one foot in front of the other. That's true to an extent, but beneath the serene surface we present to the outside world, we all know there's a seething ocean of worry

“The emphasis in all plyometric exercises is on ‘intensity technique’ – the more dynamic the move and the greater the power generated, the fewer foot contacts are required,” says strength and conditioning coach Jamie Sawyer. “As training phases