protective shoe, and while it’s not a fast mud scrambler, it’s certainly an improvement.Visibly, the most obvious improvement is the outsole. It now has deeper, multi-directional lugs. These are set in different directions to – theoretically – offer improved

Weight 341gEvaluation The previous Adrenaline GTS was one of the best shoes in the highly competitive stability market. That hasn’t stopped Brooks making some substantial changes. The good news is they’ve improved an already excellent shoe

shoe.In short New Balance has always been the big-runners’ brand. Its two best ultra-supportive models are the 587 and now, the 1122. Which one is for you? Both shoes are built on the same last, but with its improvements the 1122’s cushioning

to far more runners than before.It's a definite improvement on the shoe it replaces – the 1220.Firstly, at 351g, it's a relatively light stability shoe so it really isn't just for big runners. That's been achieved thanks to New Balance's introduction of a

this. Mizuno has taken a great shoe and improved its fit, feel and forefoot cushioning. If you’re one of those runners who liked the Rider but wanted better cushioning, this new version was made for you.Try it on if you liked Mizuno Wave Rider 5 (£70

, but the alterations seem to yield a slight improvement in ride. The main change is made to the shoe's composite Wave. It's still rubber on the lateral (out) side and plastic on the medial (in) side, but now the Wave extends further into the medial forefoot. This makes

as if it’s an ounce lighter than it is. That makes it feel as though it’s right near the high-performance 300g mark – even though it has a midsole that’s substantial and supportive enough for everyday use by lighter runners.It’s a world away from the old

mesh upper of the sort that’s becoming Mizuno’s signature, plus improved rearfoot stability, and a smoother, more responsive ride.Two things have improved the Conviction’s stability: the foot sits lower in the shoe, and the Conviction now uses a similar

has only made simple improvements for the Addiction’s fifth incarnation.The main change is the use of a higher quality midsole foam (Substance 257), which now runs the whole length of the shoe, rather than in just the rearfoot. This is combined

Weight 336gEvaluation For 10 years, the GT-2000 series has been the standard by which all other stability shoes are measured. It offers a near-perfect blend of cushioning, stability and fit. So every time Asics updates this gem, we pray