's update of the DS – much of which remains here – others weren't so keen, but it's still a good choice if you're looking for a highly capable performance shoe. (A review of the previous shoe follows:)Weight 306gEvaluation Every year, Asics updates its
Weight 292gEvaluation Cross-country spikes aside, if you want maximum speed and confidence when youre running off-trail, youve got to have a fell shoe. They have brutally deep outsole studs, minimalist uppers, a snug fit, and thin midsoles
This model may still be available on clearance. But we've reviewed a newer version since we published this.Weight 391gEvaluation One of Nikes main men didnt want us to see the R4. Theyll only criticise it because its different, he told his
, its broad, flat outsole helps keep it stable. A good option for runners who have orthotics designed for a neutral shoe; and fairly light at 336g.NEW BALANCE 878 £59.99Weight 347gSizes (m) 6-12.5, 13.5, 14.5, D width; 6.5-12.5, widths B and 2E (w) 3
There’s no single 'best shoe' – everyone has different needs. All sorts of things - your biomechanics, your weight, the surfaces you run on, and obviously, the shape of your feet - mean that one person's ideal shoe can be terrible