this function by using column-like pods in the heel to act as individual shock absorbers. Since 80 per cent of runners land on their heels first, decoupled heels have become a popular way to enhance a shoe's cushioning.   FootbridgeA reinforced platform under

Welcome to the Runner’s World Autumn Shoe Buyer’s Guide 2008. We’ve reviewed 27 models new to the market since our Spring Guide (March 2008) to give you a thorough overview of best shoes in the shops today.Of course, choosing a running shoe is a

and punished hundreds of shoes using state-of-the-art equipment to see how they perform under stress. Runner's World is the only publication in the world that tests shoes like this. We've also sent the shoes out to our extensive panel of wear

-neutral runners? The North Face: Arnuva 50 Boa, £90Weight 355g A versatile shoe, the Arnuva 50 Boa can be used to run on trails, muddy dirt paths and even road. Snug and responsive, its weight belies the fact that it packs a lot of technology. A dual-density EVA

it a little heavy and clumpy.Great for Long distance on difficult groundContact www.lafuma.com Montrail Continental Divide, £75 Weight 370gThis shoe is already popular with ultrarunners and is an easy shoe for road runners to get used to. It has a

them out too quickly. A good all-rounder. Contact www.asics.co.ukMizuno Wave Elixir 3, £70 Weight 257gA shoe for neutral runners who require a little support, the Wave Elixir 3 features Mizuno’s Smoothride midsole for enhanced heel-to-toe transition

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Welcome to the Runner's World Shoe Buyer's Guide, proof that running continues to grow despite the downturn: with more manufacturers launching into the UK market and a wider range of shoes from the big brands, we've reviewed 42 new models in our

The 2007 Personal Best Awards marked a new venture for Runner’s World but one that was long overdue – an annual celebration of all the best things in running. Our aim when founding the Awards was to recognise and reward the products and services

-song capacity model). Then you’ll need a Nike+ Sport Kit at £19 – that consists of the motion sensor footpod for your shoe (an oval ‘button’ 35mm long and 7mm thick) and a little plastic receiver that plugs into the bottom of your iPod Nano (about