of Mizuno’s best models. The midsole and outsole, with its rubberised Wave cushioning plate, stays the same; the only changes are that the upper now has an even lighter open mesh new upper, and the midfoot fit is made more secure with Mizuno’s new Biolock

GRID Spy (£74.99); Mizuno Wave Precision

. Since Mizuno has no tradition in the off-road market, that’s exactly what is has done with the Wildwood. It is basically the Wave Rider, it has the same last and midsole, with a more rugged outsole and a shiny suit of clothes. If you can put up

MIZUNOMizuno House, 612 Reading Road, Winnersh, Berks RG11 5HR;0118-936 2100; www.mizunoeurope.com2005 MODELSCUSHIONEDWave Creation 6 Wave Rider 8 STABILITYWave Inspire Wave Exodus 2004 MODELSCUSHIONEDWave Creation Wave Rider STABILITYWave

Weight 250gEvaluation With the Wave Precision Mizuno already has one of the best performance trainers on the market. The lighter Aero fits nicely in between that and the firm's racing shoes. Despite its weight, the Aero still offers sufficient

This model may still be available on clearance. But we've reviewed a newer version since we published this.Mizuno’s key stability shoe isn’t in the premier league of its Wave Rider, Wave Precision and racing shoes, but it’s a nicely protective

(cushioned) £90 MizunoMizuno Wave Nirvana (stability) £90 Mizuno Wave Precision (performance) £60 New BalanceNew Balance 856 (stability) £80 BEST UPDATENew Balance 834 (performance) £60 NikeNike Shox Bella (cushioned) £90Nike Air Zoom Miler (performance) £80

responsive than a 320-ish gram shoe like the Mizuno Wave Precision. In short Some lightweight shoes dazzle with big surprises. The Burn simply delivers a nice light ride with an emphasis on stability and a broad fit. Try it on if you liked Mizuno Wave

2003.) Try it on if you liked Nike Air Skylon (£60); Asics DS Trainer (£80); Mizuno Wave Precision (£60)

Boston is an exceptional shoe. It’s proof that a shoe can be light and well-cushioned, and stable too.Try it if you liked Mizuno Wave Precision (£60); New Balance 829 (£60); Nike Air Skylon (£60)