Weight 324g Evaluation From the 2030 to the new 2080, the Asics 2000-series has been one of the top five – often the top – all-round running shoes on the market. In reviews, it almost becomes a victim of its own success, as we pounce on any

token runs you’d definitely opt for a proper pair of running shoes.In short It’s hard to imagine what kind of feedback caused Teva to turn an innovative running sandal into an open-toed brick. It certainly couldn’t have been feedback from anyone who used

of SpEVA, a higher grade of EVA, which Asics uses on its more expensive shoes.Even so, the Kumo is still a closer relative to the Cumulus. Although it has the Trusstic midfoot support (which the Cumulus does not have), the Kumo shares the same outsole

agreeable trail shoe. The one-piece, sock-style, reinforced upper is comfortable, and although initial fit is pretty generous, it laces quite a way down to the forefoot, so getting the shoe snug is easy. Grip is slightly better than the new Trail Pegasus

Mizuno substantially upgraded the Wave Rider last summer and ended up with a fantastic shoe. Wisely, it has changed little on the Rider other than the upper materials. That said, by using a lighter, more breathable mesh, the Rider's fit now feels

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The Illusion is the best cushioned shoe in the Brooks line – and it’s remarkably light, too. This update certainly isn’t dramatic – the midsole and outsole are essentially the same as the previous model – but its upper is a vast improvement. Using a

around the rearfoot, which softens heel strike a little. And softening is the theme in the new Moto: Nike has softened the midsole slightly throughout – although it is most notable in the forefoot. The shoe is still stable and responsive

for softer cushioning in the midsole, and a plush feel out of the box using luxurious sockliners and padding around the heel collar and tongue. Try on a range of different shoes now and you'll also notice that many feel more snug: by changing the upper (cloth

This model may still be available on clearance. But we've reviewed a newer version since we published this.Weight 409gEvaluation Although the Calibrate is an entirely new shoe, it is in many ways a return to the simpler shoes of 20 years ago