is fairly well cushioned and its water-resistant upper fits securely.In short The 704 is only a little grippier than many road shoes, but if you want chunky off-road protection and you’re not aiming for top speeds, it’s not a bad choice. It’s certainly

The Air Durham is one of the few polyurethane shoes on the market, so it’s a natural big-guy choice. It has a decent midsole and good stability features, but it’s probably not a shoe for the most severe overpronators because its upper is relatively soft

low to normal arches. These runners tend to need a shoe with a combination of good support and midsole cushioning.Adidasadidas Response Stability 2, £65adidas adiStar Salvation 2, £100AsicsAsics GEL-1150, £75 [EDITOR'S CHOICE (AND BEST UPDATE

So far this year we've printed three of our four quarterly Shoe Buyer's Guides. And that means we've already tried and tested an astonishing 63 pairs of brand new, or significantly updated, running shoes in 2004. As we still have one more guide

. This would make a good choice for motion control shoe wearers who prefer comfort over speed. Contact www.salomonrunning.com

The men’s version of the Structure Triax 9 (winter version in picture) was Editor’s Choice in our June 2006 Shoe Buyer’s Guide. The completely different women’s version is pretty good too. Both are light, responsive and stable.Your rating at www

's update of the DS – much of which remains here – others weren't so keen, but it's still a good choice if you're looking for a highly capable performance shoe. (A review of the previous shoe follows:)Weight 306gEvaluation Every year, Asics updates its

Weight 351gEvaluation The Zeta sits in between Asics’s all-purpose GT-2060 and the heavier-duty Gel Kayano, both in price and function. It’s basically the Kayano with a softer midsole – that’s to say, a thick, protective shoe with a controlled ride

Weight 333gEvaluation Avia built its reputation in the USA on reasonably-priced stability shoes, but its cushioning shoes have been good as well. The 2069 is the latest. It follows the standard cushioning formula (blown-rubber forefoot, single

with plenty of support makes it a good choice for runners with many different gaits, foot types and running styles. It's a universal shoe with plenty of cushion but a light midsole material. ASICS's trademark gel at the front and rear of the shoe provide