weartesters found them too stiff and bulky, despite an impressively light weight that will lend them to speed sessions and longer races for more midweight runners. In short The FGT300 and FGT Light are like performance cars with slightly woolly, comfort

draws into the lacing system to cinch the rearfoot more snugly. The midsole has the appeal of being firm yet cushioned and protective, which increasingly characterises Mizuno shoes, and some weartesters have even been using it in brisk training

-frills everyday training shoe that suits lighter or faster runners who like a responsive shoe. It keeps the long-standing, stable midsole, and gains a lighter, better-fitting upper.Try it if you liked Nike Air Span Triax (£60); Asics Gel 1070 (£65); New Balance

. The result: the comfort and support of a heavier shoe; the weight – though not quite the responsive, close-to-the-ground feel – of a short-distance racer. It’s a neat fast training shoe for efficient runners, or first-time racer or even marathon shoe

stretch one-piece design and a narrower, snugger feel in the forefoot.In short It’s basic, but it’s 25g lighter than the last version of the Gel Lyte DS, which it replaces. The Gel Verdict is a super-responsive shoe for fast training or longer racing

Weight 155gEvaluation We bet you didn’t know you needed a pair of these beauties. (We also bet you won’t be able to find them in many running shops near you.) They’re sprinters’ training shoes, for those days when you need to do 8 x 200m on a track

This model may still be available on clearance. But we've reviewed a newer version since we published this.Weight 295gEvaluation When the Precision was introduced two years ago, it immediately became one of the best performance training shoes

Weight 217gEvaluation Nike says that the Streak can be used for everyday training. But unless you’re a super-fast, lightweight, neutral runner, it’s probably better to reserve them for racing.As with most racing shoes, they’re not designed for heavy

What's pacing?What?! You don't know about our free pacing groups? Then you've never had the luxury of forgetting all about responsibility in a race or training run, and simply following one of the experienced Runner's World pacers to hit your target

and the upper offers minimal support, the XA Series is only suited to biomechanically efficient runners. In short Not an off-road shoe for every day training or runners needing support. But if you’re a light, efficient and fast runner, it might be suitable