: Motion control shoes, or stability shoes with firm midsoles and control features that reduce the degree of pronation. Stay away from highly cushioned, highly curved shoes, which lack stability features.The High-Arched FootThis leaves a print showing a
. The lacing system has mercifully reverted to a normal one for a snugger fit, but you should replace the shoe’s cheap, extra-padded insole with a normal, more responsive one. Even then, its heel sits fairly high off the ground – good for rearfoot cushioning
During 2003, Reebok has re-established itself as a serious running brand thanks to its Premier range. One of the best shoes in that range is the Premier Road, which at £55 represents great value for a shoe with a good blend of cushioning
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
Weight 406gEvaluation Though the heavy-duty 2000 is an update of the 1700 and looks very similar, its a very different shoe. It features New Balances new N-Ergy cushioning and stability cartridge in the rearfoot, plus several other changes
Weight 363gEvaluation Over the years, Avia has produced some top-notch stability and cushioning shoes, but distribution problems mean that theyve largely remained the most hidden of hidden gems. And itd be a shame if runners have trouble finding
Weight 270gEvaluation The Response Comp combines the feel of a training shoe and a racing shoe to good effect. Its fit is relatively relaxed, and it has way above average cushioning for a racing shoe (though far less, of course, than a normal
Weight 272gEvaluation For quite a while, Puma has been particularly strong in the category of performance training shoes. The Meditation continues that trend, and at a great price. It is a light, fast-feeling and relatively stable shoe
a single-density midsole, while the Endurance gets a small medial post.Both shoes have a lightweight version of the firm's GRID cushioning system in the rearfoot, and the Speed has GRID Return in the midfoot. The shoe's outsoles differ: the Speed has
and the Nike Air Kantara. Brooks has upgraded the Trances cushioning and durability by creating the entire midsole from Substance 257 (a resilient EVA). More significantly, the shoe has a stiff external heel counter and a broader base of forefoot support (in
