In short:High-tech racer with stretch upper, fore- and rearfoot cushioning Gel, and a stability post Alan Every: GREENIE-MEENIE Strengths: Lightweight, dry quickly, stand out from the crowd Weaknesses: Lightweight, dry quickly, stand out from

hand you have a very heavy shoe like the asics gel kayano then you may well be impressed.I wish i had just bought another pair of DS Racer-8.

Skylon, and offers a more cushioned alternative to more responsive, stripped-down sub-300g competitors such as the Asics Gel DS Trainer or Brooks Burn.Nike has also added a larger, plastic midfoot shank - but it still isn't a shoe for runners

etc. Strengths: Comfortable, cushioned in right places (for myself). Able to enter next stride with ease . Normally were DS racers for all distance races, however, would consider this shoe as well. Would like to see an even more minimal shoe

In short:Speed-oriented shoe with low-profile midsole, fore- and rearfoot cushioning units and stability post Blisters: BETTER THAN ITS PREDECESSOR? Strengths: Weaknesses: Overall: I've just done 700 plus miles in the DS Trainer IX, and think

return to form, offering good support for such a lightweight shoe. Weight (M): 272g Contact: www.asics.co.uk/running Full Review: The DS Trainer has gone back in time to its most successful incarnation, number 7. Having discovered that the last few

, and just used Vaseline on my ankle bone.On the other hand, if you really want a change and if reckon you could do with a little less cushioning, I'd say try the DS Racer instead. medic one: Excellent shoe Strengths: good Traction, good wear, good Price