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-posted but otherwise identical version called the Response Control. In short You know where you are with the Response – it’s a no-frills, durable and moderately firm shoe for biomechanically efficient runners. This winter’s version has added midfoot support

market for its price. This winter also sees the launch of an additional version of the 1080 - the darker-coloured 1080 H20 (pictured, £70). Asics couldn't give us a model with fully functioning water-resistance to test, so we can't comment on that, though

Weight 364g Evaluation This winter, Nike has introduced a raft of new shoes designed for running in inclement weather and on the trails. From its All Conditions Gear range comes the Phassad. It's a competitively-priced shoe that will appeal

stable). Trouble is, we had the Climacool to test over the winter, and that well-ventilated upper left us with some very cold and wet feet! In short The Climacool Response is better to run in than the original shoe, but it will still only appeal to light

). It includes almost every ride technology that Asics has at its disposal. And over the last couple of years, its stability features have been made less severe to smooth the ride further and widen the shoe's target audience. Like Asics's other main winter

in headlights. In short There are already plenty of great cushioning shoes out there – including Nike’s own – and the Current offers nothing new in that respect. But if you really hate getting your feet wet during winter runs, take a look.Try it on if you liked

-fitting, and a lot of fun – though you’ll feel just how airy the upper is in chill winter air.NEW BALANCE 729 £49.99Weight 291gEvaluation The 729 is one of the most fun-to-wear shoes that New Balance – or anyone – has produced this year. It’s not for heavy

.Camp two, while agreeing about the wire wool thong, reasons that a) dry feet are happy feet and b) what's an adventure race? They'd like a shoe that, unless they intend to spend their entire run in a stream, will keep out everything that a British winter