In short:Budget shoe with support and rearfoot GRID cushioning Howmanyminutes?!?: START RUNNING SERIOUSLY WITHOUT THE SERIOUS PRICE TAG! Strengths: Started plodding/running regularly in March 06 (after entering GNR 06) and I soon realised that I

noted that they felt comfortable using it for both long training runs and shorter races, making it a good solution for those on a budget. Weight (M): 150gg Weight (W): 150gg

impact with the pavement straight into my joints. I'm only 11st so maybe I not heavy enough for these shoes. I'll be sticking with the Brooks Addictions andy humble: BEASTS ON A BUDGET Strengths: Weaknesses: Overall: VERY GOOD SHOE FOR PEOPLE ON A

-testers say: "Good support but the bulky heels get in the way if you're a forefoot striker" - Malcolm Hinsley Hywel Davies 6: budget version of airspan+5? Strengths: a steady shoe Weaknesses: a steady shoe Overall: I'd run in air span+4 and air span+5 and been

. Great for high mileage training, well put together and feels as if they will last 500 miles plus easily. If on a tight budget go for the adrenaline which feels very similar in fit and feel but is slightly less cushioned especially in the forefoot. Don

from the sweatshop sale. jenny etches: For flat-footed over-pronators like me - a great budget shoe Strengths: Gives me the support I need although the basic footbed seemed to have changed a few years back. Didnt like it at first as seemed very

traction unlike the official review and very responsive. Weaknesses: Slipper like fit, extremely light, decent traction unlike the official review and very responsive. Overall: Not a shoe to buy if you're on a budget and want durability to go

and would not trade back down. Overall: I've found these to be very cushioned and even after 8 months hard use, they're still very comfortable. On my budget I can't afford to make mistakes as I'm stuck with them for a year but I'm very pleased I got these