Competition, it's a very stable racing shoe. It also provides plenty of cushioning, so over the marathon distance, moderate overpronators aiming to run anywhere from 2:30 to 3:00 should find enough support from the Supernova.Swap and Save If you usually race

for someone with average control problems, but with a tendency to crush shoes.Contact 0800 056 1640; www.nike.comPuma Complete Peerless – £65Weight 362g Motion controlled by Plastic medial post, fabric wrap, straight last, midfoot shank, external plastic heel

no matter what run they're doing. Mild to moderate overpronators will find it a top multi-distance shoe, while heavier runners seeking a supportive shoe for shorter distances should also check it out.Contact 0800 056 1640; www.nike.comPuma Complete Heras

to go this year, you can reckon on us telling you about 80 of the latest models before we start again in 2005. That's a huge number of shoes to choose from – and it doesn't even include the 70-plus models we reviewed in 2003, or the dozens of other long

, and some are made from a sticky rubber for grip on wet Tarmac.The North Face Ultra Gore-Tex XCR – £90What is it? Wet-proofed version of The North Face's excellent long-distance trail shoe, the Ultra 102.It's weatherproof because… there's a Gore-Tex XCR

soften after a mile or two.Contact www.sorbothane.co.uk; 0870 990 1357Profoot SuperSport - £12A different take on insoles: the SuperSport only covers the rear part of your shoe and not the full length. It’s basically a deep heel insert that cups your

, but the Mayfly is actually pretty close to Nike founder Bill Bowerman’s vision of the perfect running shoe – one that would fall apart just beyond the finish line. And at £25, it’s also the cheapest serious running shoe for years.Contact: 0800 056 1640; www

and rectifying postural imbalances early on, I might have avoided many injuries and even knee surgery. Ross Preston Years Running 13 Plan aheadWhen I started out I simply ran purely for the sake of it. I’d pull on my shoes, trot along for a bit and then head home

or runners using heart rate training to lose weight. It's also ideal for people who are simply curious about training using heart rate.Contact 02392 257388; www.cardiosport.comSplash out on the…Polar S610IPrice £180What is it? One of the best top

knee surgery. Ross Preston Years Running 13 Plan aheadWhen I started out I simply ran purely for the sake of it. I’d pull on my shoes, trot along for a bit and then head home. I enjoyed it, and I soon became fitter, but then the improvement stopped. I