and well-cushioned, it had one big flaw: it was too curved. That meant it wasn’t stable enough for the overpronators it was designed for.Now Brooks has developed a new last (the mould on which shoes are built), and used it to make the Trance straighter

Weight 328gEvaluation Mizuno has another hit on its hands with the light, everyday Maverick. It’s a little more basic than the awesome £70 Wave Rider, but it’s nevertheless built for smoothness, stability and performance. The key to its success

feel but have been frustrated by the company’s lack of midprice stability models. It’s smooth and light, with a flowing heel-to-toe transition that can help to make a run feel effortless. If you want more of a performance feel, a slightly firmer shoe

and trails the Wildwood performs well on the road, too. So it should suit those who do a balanced mix of road and off-road running. In short An off-road shoe that comes from a road background. It isn’t an aggressive off-road shoe but it’s stable and well

This model may still be available on clearance. But we've reviewed a newer version since we published this. Weight 346gEvaluation Last year, New Balance showed that it could make good trail shoes after all, with the low-profile, top of the range 904

A new name, but barely any change to this quick, comfortable 326g performance trainer. (A review of the previous verion is below.) Fortunately the smooth ride from the low-profile midsole didn’t need to be improved; all you might notice

the very good are some great ones – star performers that outshine their rivals just enough to be classed as the best in their particular field. So, having tested the shoes, listened to the feedback from our testers and heard what you've had to say, here we

There’s not much point in writing complicated evaluations of this shoe – it’s a simple, softly cushioned gem in the mould of New Balance’s neutral performance trainers. It’s broad and supportive, though it’s not built for anyone with stability problems

Puma understands that from elite to recreational, experienced to beginner, we’re all performance runners. And its Faas family of running shoes illustrates that philosophy – promising an effortless ride, whatever your body type or level

. There’s a new upper with a different pattern, and a rounded toebox that will appeal to bigger runners, as well as a supportive midfoot. The latest upper also has more open mesh for better ventilation. It’s a simple but functional cushioned shoe