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

Weight 442gEvaluation New Balance’s answer to motion control is similar to Brooks: an extremely broad base of support with a highly cushioned forefoot. The 1122 sees the introduction of a new and improved version of New Balance’s Abzorb shock

We've reviewed a newer version since we published this.Weight 350gEvaluation The 1021 was a plush, nicely cushioned shoe that appealed to runners who loved a soft ride. It’s replacement, the 1022, is all that and more. New Balance has softened

-fitting, and a lot of fun – though you’ll feel just how airy the upper is in chill winter air.NEW BALANCE 729 £49.99Weight 291gEvaluation The 729 is one of the most fun-to-wear shoes that New Balance – or anyone – has produced this year. It’s not for heavy

Weight 420gEvaluation The 850 series has been one of the mainstays in the stability category for several years, but New Balance has improved the new 855 in so many important ways that even more overpronators will be able to wear it. Compared

.5, 13.5, 14.5, D width; 6.5-12.5, widths B and 2E (w) 3.5-8.5, widths B and DPros Better forefoot flexibility; familiar package that will appeal to 876 loyalistsCons NoneEvaluation If you’re looking for a straightforward cushioning shoe, the 878 is one

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

Weight 406gEvaluation Though the heavy-duty 2000 is an update of the 1700 and looks very similar, it’s a very different shoe. It features New Balance’s new N-Ergy cushioning and stability cartridge in the rearfoot, plus several other changes

This model may still be available on clearance. But we've reviewed a newer version since we published this. Weight 346gEvaluation Last year, New Balance showed that it could make good trail shoes after all, with the low-profile, top of the range 904

The 705 continues New Balance’s venerable subset of cushioned and protective off-road shoes - the 700 and 800 series. These have always been decent, if not great shoes – relatively heavy, unresponsive and not that grippy in mud. In this respect