to a heavy, sloppy-fitting upper, and New Balance loyalists abandoned the shoes in droves for the 762.The 853 was partly a return to form, and the 854 goes further. It’s essentially a return to basics. It uses the same upper pattern – snug fit

to evolve the 855 into more of a big-guy shoe with greater support and cushioning than the 854 had. And the changes work.Try it on if you liked New Balance 854 (£70); Nike Air Structure Triax (£70)

NEW BALANCE320 Firecrest Court, Centre Park, Warrington, Cheshire WA1 1RG; 0800 389 1055; www.newbalance.co.uk2005 MODELSCUSHIONED 1060 844 STABILITY 854 1050 766 718 2004 MODELSCUSHIONED 1023 STABILITY 856 1221 PERFORMANCE TRAINING 834 900 MOTION

AsicsAsics Gel Orient (off-road) £55 EccoEcco RXP 3040 (stability) £85 Ecco RXP 1000 (stability) £60 Helly HansenHelly Hansen Trail Beater (off-road) £80 New Balance854 (stability) £70 North FaceNorth Face Vapor Light (off-road) £70 Puma

); New Balance 853/854 (£70); Asics Gel 1050/1060 (£60); Nike Air Span Triax (£60)

This model may still be available on clearance. But we've reviewed a newer version since we published this.Weight 314gEvaluation Some of New Balance’s shoes you either like or you don’t – such as the firm but responsive 854. By contrast, the 760

- to high-mileage runner who likes a firmer, more direct feel, the Adrenaline is your shoe.Try it if you liked Saucony GRID Omni (£70); Asics GT-2060 (£70); New Balance 854 (£70)

probably consider the Max Moto.Try it if you liked Nike Air Max Triax/Air International Triax (£70); Asics GT-2070 (£75); New Balance 854 (£70)

of the very best shoes on the market, for everyone from neutral runners to moderate overpronators.Try it on if you liked Asics GT-2070 (£75), Saucony GRID Omni, (£70), New Balance 854 (£70), Mizuno Wave Mercury (£64.99)

.Try it if you liked Nike Air Max Triax/Air International Triax (£70); Asics GT-2070 (£75); New Balance 854 (£70)