Ever since we reviewed the Asics Gel GT-2020 in 1997, RUNNER’S WORLD’s shoe reviewers have had an easy task. Of the original GT-2020, we said "a great shoe – we’re hard pressed to find a weakness". Two years later we were even more gushing when
and forefoot, but retain the fit and feel of the previous Hurricanes. They're designed for runners who need a shoe with a great blend of stability and cushioning.All you have to do to enter the competition is answer one simple question (you need to have
Last year the Wave Mercury received quite a hefty update with the addition of carbon fibre to its double fan-shaped wave. That meant extra stability in this light, smooth and responsive shoe. All that Mizuno have done for 2004 is improve the upper
to far more runners than before.It's a definite improvement on the shoe it replaces – the 1220.Firstly, at 351g, it's a relatively light stability shoe so it really isn't just for big runners. That's been achieved thanks to New Balance's introduction of a
of the shoe substantially. The Perseus has enough midsole cushioning and stability to make it suitable for a wide range of buyers. Beginners and high-mileage runners alike won't be disappointed. It's also light enough to make it a decent marathon shoe
Weight 350gEvaluation The 850 series always provided New Balance’s outstanding stability models. The last in the series, the 855, though, was beefed up and made far more supportive – moving towards motion control. That wasn’t a problem – the 855
Weight 383gEvaluation The Hurricane has long been one of Saucony's best models, offering a top-notch combination of cushioning, stability and smoothness. Over the years, the company has tended to go for gentle tweaks to the shoe, rather than
Weight 395gEvaluation Etonic is a classic American brand that developed a loyal following among British runners looking for sturdy, supportive shoes in the 1980s and early 1990s. Unfortunately, it didn't really have enough fans and disappeared from
Weight 352gEvaluation The Tenos, and its cushioning counterpart the Phasis, are important shoes for Puma. The firm has a loyal following, but it does need some nuts-and-bolts statement shoes to boost its image in the serious running market
, but the alterations seem to yield a slight improvement in ride. The main change is made to the shoe's composite Wave. It's still rubber on the lateral (out) side and plastic on the medial (in) side, but now the Wave extends further into the medial forefoot. This makes
