The stable and cushioned Air Max Moto is one of the biggest sellers in Nike’s Bowerman range. Runners like its combination of cushioning and stability. Nike wisely has altered little with this new version. The medial post doesn’t wrap quite as far

This model may still be available on clearance. But we've reviewed a newer version since we published this.Weight 340gEvaluation The Air Max Triax was one of Nike’s most popular shoes and although the Max Moto isn’t a direct replacement, it is a

Weight 268g (equivalent to men’s 319g)Evaluation If you’re an occasional runner who doesn’t want an ordinary running shoe, the women-only Air Max Verona could work for you. It’s built on a proper running base, with rearfoot Max Air and forefoot Air

. This completely redesigned Max has all the makings of a classic.Try it if you liked Nike Air Max (£120); Reebok Fusion C (£100); Nike Air Pegasus (£60)

The latest incarnation of one of Nike’s longest running shoes continues last year’s trend to a more runner-friendly product. In truth, this was a move that started last year, but the new shoe has extended the Tubular Air midsole technology from only

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

A new, better-fitting seamless upper for this firm, durably-cushioned staple of the big-guy and big-girl market. It’s not forrunners with stability problems, but the polyurethane midsole and Max Airrear- and forefoot cushioning is designed

Nike Air Max (£120); Nike Storm Crested Butte (£90)

you might find that you’ll get a limited benefit from the Shox cushioning.Try it on if you liked Nike Shox R4 (£119.99); Nike Air Max (£119.99); Adidas A3 (£99.99)

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