.In short The Beast has always been one of the better big-runner shoes. Despite a £5 price increase, it’s still a key player. Its cushioning and stability have been refined further, and it doesn’t look as bulky as previous models.Try it on if you liked New

draws into the lacing system to cinch the rearfoot more snugly. The midsole has the appeal of being firm yet cushioned and protective, which increasingly characterises Mizuno shoes, and some weartesters have even been using it in brisk training

Weight 371gEvaluation Saucony’s GRID Hammer never found a large following with overpronators in its short shelf life. The Courageous is its very similar replacement. Its upper is new, the size of the rearfoot cushioning GRID has been increased

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 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

-fibre plate to augment a shoe’s forefoot performance, the Italians have been using a similar technology in the Fila Racer for two years. The good news is that the technology works, and the Gazelle benefits from it. The forefoot has a stable feel that provides

firm, reliable trainer. Weartesters found it agreeable, and noted that while the rearfoot cushioning was only moderate, especially at slower speeds, the shoe became more lively as you picked up the pace. That’s thanks to a combination of forefoot

, enhanced EVA, which partly explains the Glycerin’s weight increase over the Hyperion, which it replaces. The Substance 257 helps make the Glycerin a natural shoe for long training runs, as it absorbs shock and supports the foot well. It may also be a shoe

and more than a gimmick; the 320 has an elasticated one-piece tongue, which is more a matter of personal taste. The softer midsoles make the shoes a little slower than their predecessors, but both models are light. In short Increased softness and protection

This model may still be available on clearance. But we've reviewed a newer version since we published this.Weight 355gEvaluation The 1020 was a nice, softly cushioned high-mileage shoe. Its update has just got better in the forefoot – and more