Weight 164gEvaluation Nike says this is ‘great for all road-race distances up to the marathon for efficient runners’. At 164g, we’d probably change that to ‘up to 5K’ for all but elite runners. It actually has reasonably perky cushioning (though we

Weight 194gEvaluation The Ekiden is the shoe that Paula Radcliffe wore when she won the Flora London Marathon. Unless you’re as fast and efficient as Paula, though, you will probably have to restrict the Ekiden to shorter races.Like the Streak

Weight 206gEvaluation The Complete Finisher continues Puma’s tradition of turning out good racing shoes and spikes. It’s a simple, no-frills shoe that’s best suited to distances of 10K or less. It’s built on a narrow, curved last, and only efficient

Weight 308gEvaluation Whether you choose the Flyroc or the Terroc will probably simply come down to weight. There’s little to choose between the shoes' features – both have the same midsole and are built on the same last.The Flyroc feels slightly

’s good even when training session mileages nudge into double figures. The cushioning isn’t deep, but it’s very smooth and responsive, and it’s certainly more forgiving than that of a heavy racing shoe. And as ever, Fila’s smooth, responsive forefoot feel

This model may still be available on clearance. But we've reviewed a newer version since we published this.Weight 254gEvaluation Fila’s figures suggest that the Fila Racer is the best-selling racing shoe in its (admittedly small) market. We wouldn

, but the Preside is certainly not a shoe for anyone who’s heavy or who has biomechanical problems.Not everyone who buys the Preside would be able to use it as an everyday trainer. If you want to run 26.2 miles in something that falls between a racing shoe and a

Flier, which was an amazingly cushioned and stable trainer that weighed in like a racing shoe.The Fusion LW keeps the smooth-riding one-piece midsole and outsole unit, with its huge medial flare for stability, and just adds a thin cushioning airbag

Weight 289gEvaluation Performance trainers often capture what’s best about running. The best ones make you feel fast and free, while providing far more cushioning and support than a racing shoe ever could. Many runners find them ideal for 10-mile

Weight 390gEvaluation You probably know about adventure racing by now. It’s the off-road run-bike-kayak competition that can take anywhere from six hours to six days non-stop. Some racers wear fast, grippy trail shoes from running brands. Others