Weight 378gEvaluation You probably know about the £70 Nike Air Structure Triax by now: great cushioning and stability for the average runner. The Air Kantara is the extra-large version, with huge, Max Air cushioning in the rear- and forefoot
the £70 Nike Air Structure Triax by now: great cushioning and stability for the average runner. The Air Kantara is the extra-large version, with huge, Max Air cushioning in the rear- and forefoot, and more reinforced medial support than the Structure Triax
NIKEOne Victory Way, Doxford International Business Park, Sunderland SR3 3XF; 0800-056 1640; www.nike.com2005 MODELSCUSHIONEDAir Pegasus Air Max Moto 3 STABILITYAir AltheaAir Perseus 2 PERFORMANCEZoom Elite 22004 MODELSCUSHIONEDShox 2:45 Shox Bella
AsicsGel 1090 (stability) £65 BEST BUYGT-2090 (stability) £75 BrooksAlta (off-road) £40 Trance NXS (stability) £100 BEST UPDATENew Balance832 (performance) £60 NikeAir Kantara (stability) £90Air Storm Current (cushioned) £90 Air Storm Moto
and the Nike Air Kantara. Brooks has upgraded the Trances cushioning and durability by creating the entire midsole from Substance 257 (a resilient EVA). More significantly, the shoe has a stiff external heel counter and a broader base of forefoot support (in
Weight 359g Evaluation If you're a neutral runner or a mild overpronator who simply wants one of the deepest, plushest shoes on the market, the Gel Kayano should be on your list (along with gems such as Mizuno's Wave Creation and Nike's Air Kantara
models such as the Asics Gel Kayano and Nike Air Kantara.The latest Creation has a new Composite Wave design. As in the Wave Rider, space is created in the rearfoot of the midsole between the two Wave plates, but the Composite design has a softer upper
, best for big mileages, bigger runners, or anyone who just wants some extra protection underfoot. Its notable for its roomy forefoot fit.Try it on if you liked Asics Gel Zeta (£90); Saucony 3D GRID Hurricane (£80); Nike Air Kantara (£90)
shoe. A great combination of fit, cushioning, ride and stability – plus a great-fitting upper – means it now sits comfortably alongside the best top end shoes on the market, including the Kayano.Try it on if you liked Brooks Trance NXG (£100); Nike Air
- and that suits us. It's still a top shoe. Well cushioned, superbly stable and with a great fit, the Kayano looks set to run and run.Try it on if you liked Asics Gel Kayano £105; Mizuno Wave Creation £90; Nike Air Kantara £90
