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
Weight 351gEvaluation In the past, New Balance's 1200 range of shoes has been aimed squarely at the big-guy market. With the 1221, though, New Balance has delivered a shoe with lots of cushioning, bags of stability, and durability that will appeal
, 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
Weight 319gEvaluation Asics is a past master at producing sturdy, no-frills budget trail shoes. Models such as the Gel Guts and Trespass were perfect for runners who did a bit of trail running, but didn't want to spend a fortune. The Trail Attack
Weight 250gEvaluation With the Wave Precision Mizuno already has one of the best performance trainers on the market. The lighter Aero fits nicely in between that and the firm's racing shoes. Despite its weight, the Aero still offers sufficient
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
This model may still be available on clearance. But we've reviewed a newer version since we published this.Weight 349gEvaluation Brooks is well known for its stability and motion control shoes, but not quite as renowned for its cushioning models
Weight 320gEvaluation It's been a long wait, but Nike has finally delivered the shoe that many runners have been crying out for: a stable, road-going version of the Air Pegasus. Until now only the Trail Pegasus boasted a second midsole density
. The Aello is no marathon shoe, but is great for anything up to 10K.
Weight 308gEvaluation Whether you choose the Flyroc or the Terroc will probably simply come down to weight. There’s little to choose between the shoes' features – both have the same midsole and are built on the same last.The Flyroc feels slightly
