This model may still be available on clearance. But we've reviewed a newer version since we published this.Weight 257gEvaluation The Phantom was a great marathon racing shoe, and having remained unchanged for years, its rearfoot cushioning has

Weight 217gEvaluation Nike says that the Streak can be used for everyday training. But unless you’re a super-fast, lightweight, neutral runner, it’s probably better to reserve them for racing.As with most racing shoes, they’re not designed for heavy

Weight 278gEvaluation One constant in Puma's range has been the excellence of its performance training and racing shoes. Shoes like the Prevail have offered a great combination of cushioning, stability and responsiveness.The Complete Belus

This model may still be available on clearance. But we've reviewed a newer version since we published this.Weight 242gEvaluation Mizuno now has three Wave racing shoes – the £70 Wave Spacer at 205g, the £60 Wave Phantom at 257g, and the £50 Wave

AdidasCalibrate (motion control) £75 Supernova Control (stability) £70 AsicsGel Cumulus (cushioned) £65 Gel Nimbus (cushioned) £85 Avia2050 (stability) £70 BrooksGel Glycerin (cushioned) £85 Racer ST (racing) £60 T3 Racer (racing) £50 Inov-8Mudroc

Weight 360gEvaluation Salomon has carved itself a healthy niche in the adventure-racing market with a range of shoes that are wonderfully protective, if a little hefty and rigid for those who just want to run in them. That has changed with its new

for short-distance races. But as a showcase shoe for very light, extremely fast runners, it’s fascinating. The upper is an extremely light, soft mesh, with minimal shaping, but it’s the mesh outsole that saves the most weight. (This web mesh is a risk on wet

Weight 225gEvaluation If you’re a relatively efficient runner who wants a simple 10K racing shoe, the Tiger Paw will do fine. It would also be good for slightly less efficient runners over shorter distances – though, as with nearly all sub-250g

in its racing repertoire. Fortunately they’re both great shoes. The DS Racer is particularly versatile. It sits low to the ground, so it’s nicely responsive, but it has good resilient cushioning from heel-strike right through to the forefoot. It’s pretty

Weight 253gEvaluation The Phantom has always been a fantastic midweight racing shoe. It became even better when Mizuno added its Wave technology into the midsole. With minimal weight cost, that added cushioning, because the rippled plastic plate