3, but it was still noticeably stable. It has a long, straightforward second-density medial post, and the upper is supportive, especially around the heel.In short The Veritas is good news for women who want a smooth, stable day-in, day-out shoe

for heavy impacts. The 384g International Triax is the men’s version; the Converge Triax is designed separately for women, on a wider-forefooted last than previous Nikes.

? Partly because of their fit. The last which Ryka shoes are built on creates a narrow, snug heel and a broad forefoot, which suits many female runners.Ryka shoes have always had good stability, another factor which is often even more important for women

.In short The Beast has always been one of the better big-runner shoes. Despite a £5 price increase, it’s still a key player. Its cushioning and stability have been refined further, and it doesn’t look as bulky as previous models.Try it on if you liked New

Weight 268g (equivalent to men’s 319g)Evaluation If you’re an occasional runner who doesn’t want an ordinary running shoe, the women-only Air Max Verona could work for you. It’s built on a proper running base, with rearfoot Max Air and forefoot Air

with technology – including rear- and forefoot cushioning pads and deep flex grooves.Stability is even more of an issue for women runners than it is for men, and along with a slender-heeled fit, that’s the key to the Perpetua. The shoe has a long medial post

Weight 343g Evaluation This is the third update of the Span/Althea – and it’s the best yet. (The Althea is the women-specific version.) Basically, Nike lightened and simplified this good, straightforward shoe by removing most of the overlays from

This model may still be available on clearance. But we've reviewed a newer version since we published this.Weight 409gEvaluation Although the Calibrate is an entirely new shoe, it is in many ways a return to the simpler shoes of 20 years ago

the 2069 a shoe for overpronators (they’d need Avia’s 2079, at £70).Wear-testers reported a flexible ride with a particularly smooth heel-to-toe transition. Women runners in particular seem to be drawn to the Avia brand, and should find the 2069

’s not the world’s most heavy-duty shoe, but its highly soft ride, universal fit and effective on- and off-road outsole ensures its position as a perennial favourite.Try it on if you liked Saucony Jazz 5000 (£50); Nike Air Alate (£50); Asics Gel Integral (£50)