This model may still be available on clearance. But we've reviewed a newer version since we published this.Weight 334gEvaluation This is a super shoe – it reminds you of softly cushioned classics like the old Adidas Supernova. There’s absolutely

Weight 420gEvaluation Runners haven’t yet taken to Adidas’s A3 in huge numbers. Certainly, for a shoe that relied on a new rearfoot technology, we were a little surprised that our weartesters were more impressed by the forefoot feel. For 2003

Weight 377gEvaluation We were impressed with the first version of the Calibrate. It was a heavy shoe, with a mainly polyurethane midsole that offered a lot of support and tons of durability. The only down side was that it was mighty heavy

material, and therefore a little weight, by removing the EVA ‘sidewalls’ which cradled the upper. This means you now sit on the shoe, rather than in it.The comfortable, one-piece upper now has fewer plastic overlays and a more rounded toe. That said

.(A review of the previous shoe follows:)Weight 340gEvaluation Like the Wave Rider, the Mercury benefits from a working over by Mizuno’s new Sozo design studio. And, like the Rider, the upgrade has been a positive one. Carbon fibre has been added to key areas

Weight 395gEvaluation Etonic is a classic American brand that developed a loyal following among British runners looking for sturdy, supportive shoes in the 1980s and early 1990s. Unfortunately, it didn't really have enough fans and disappeared from

and cons. On the positive side, it offers arare degree of stability andmidsole durability for its light weight. It also has a flexible forefoot which grips extremely well on soft (but not slippery) surfaces – so it’s a fast, confident shoe if you take

and cons. On the positive side, it offers arare degree of stability andmidsole durability for its light weight. It also has a flexible forefoot which grips extremely well on soft (but not slippery) surfaces – so it’s a fast, confident shoe if you take

Weight 382gEvaluation Two years ago, the Ride was a benchmark in plush cushioning. Last year it became firmer, though still competent and reliable. This year’s shoe shares nothing with its predecessors except its name and that fact that it’s still a

Weight 270gEvaluation The Response Comp combines the feel of a training shoe and a racing shoe to good effect. Its fit is relatively relaxed, and it has way above average cushioning for a racing shoe (though far less, of course, than a normal