Weight 222gEvaluation The Fastwitch CRM – Fast Witch? – is actually two racing shoes: the Speed and the Endurance. Saucony debuted CRM – or Custom Ride Management – in the Trigon. Basically, it means one shoe with a choice of midsoles. The Speed has

cushioning model for light to mediumweight runners, it actually does pretty well.Despite its lighter weight and lower profile midsole, the Delta actually feels the plushest of Etonic's new shoes, offering a soft, smooth ride. In common with the two

Weight 403gEvaluation The Pro 5 is the sort of shoe that Etonic was previously best known for: mega-stable, ultra-supportive and well-cushioned.It's a traditional motion control shoe with a virtually straight last, a big medial post and supportive

Weight 278gEvaluation One constant in Puma's range has been the excellence of its performance training and racing shoes. Shoes like the Prevail have offered a great combination of cushioning, stability and responsiveness.The Complete Belus

Weight 283gEvaluation When the Mudroc was launched last year, we were immediately impressed by this lightweight, sure-footed off-road gem. So much so, in fact, that we voted it one of our favourite products of 2003. Now Inov8 – the small British

make it a fine shoe. In short Few shoes match the GRID Triumph for fit, but that's not the only string to its bow. It's smooth, responsive and pleasingly plush.Try it on if you liked New Balance 1022 £75; Asics Gel Nimbus £85

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

Weight 317gEvaluation When it was launched two years ago, the Wave Maverick quickly became an everyday favourite. There's little to suggest that the 2004 model will slip in our estimation.Mizuno has, wisely, chosen to keep the changes to a minimum

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