Loop-lacing lockThis is a great way to create a secure, tight fit. Just put each lace end back into the same hole it just exited, leaving a small loop on the top side of the shoe; now thread each loose end through the loop on the opposite side

, been its main product. The Ochoco is a curious-looking shoe with asymmetrical laces and tongue – they're offset towards the outside of the foot. The upper, plus a broad last and deep midsole, gives the Ochoco potential for heavier runners requiring

. It produces a comfortable, airy ride that feels a little like running in bare feet, but unless you really want the airiness and the triathlon-style lacing system, you’d be better off with a shoe called the Neftanga. That was Adidas’s flagship racer last year

Little more than a new upper design for this heavy-ish trail shoe for neutral runners. (A review of the previous version is below). Its lugged grip keeps it credibly in the trailcategory, and there’s the same GRIDcushioning insert in the rearfoot

Weight 400gEvaluation Salomon’s shoes are a familiar sight at its two-day adventure races, and at longer raids. They have a strong emphasis on protection, and they’re packed with innovation: the kevlar lacing system designed to tighten the upper

. With the 900, which offers stability and cushioning in a lightweight package, New Balance appears to be taking on Asics's DS-Trainer. That's great news for any runner looking for a stable shoe for racing and training.With its big two-density medial post, it

This model may still be available on clearance. But we've reviewed a newer version since we published this.Light, fast and smooth, the 320g Precision is a quick everyday trainer for efficient runners, or a marathon racer for others, and it’s one

Stability Web in the midfoot, the 750 is one of the most supportive racers available. The shoe also utilises New Balance's N-Lock lacing system, so the upper can be pulled snugly around your midfoot for extra support. Of course, we aren't talking motion

Weight 288gEvaluation Its weight could place it in either category, but the performance-oriented Azura is more like a protective racing shoe than a lightweight trainer, because it sits low to the ground, with a fast, responsive feel and an emphasis

typically wide base, the new Stabil has an extremely broad fit in the upper. That makes the feel of the shoe slightly unbalanced. The loop lacing system doesn’t allow runners with moderate-width feet to pull the laces really close together; but on the other