, to make the shoe less bulky and give a better fit. The Abzorb cushioning in the heel is now in columns rather than a single stack for a softer landing and Cocona material in the upper helps with odour and moisture management.Size matters to New Balance

In short:Pure cushioning shoe with Zoom Air pad in the forefoot Sticky Whippet: LOVELY CUSHIONING - VERY COMFORTABLE Strengths: Loads of cushioning - wonderful if you are prone to blisters. Seems to be quite a wide fitting and generous toe area

have worn when doing my indoor circuit training and dry running tracks. HANNAH JARVIS 2: GREAT SHOE IMPROVES WITH AGE Strengths: fits well no blisters and improves with age Weaknesses: fits well no blisters and improves with age Overall: good shoe

In short:Soft yet responsive shoe Penfold: COMFORTABLE BUT HEAVY-SEEMING Strengths: Very comfortable fit, hard-wearing Weaknesses: Very comfortable fit, hard-wearing Overall: Comfortable fit but doesn't feel like a cushioning shoe - rather heavy

Pros: Cons: Weight (M): 313g Weight (W): 243g Contact: www.nike.com Full Review: What's new? The forefoot has been fitted with a springy foam compound, the heel now features a Zoom Air cushioning unit, and deep, gender-specific grooves

weather with traction and the fit around the forefoot was loose for some. Wear testers say "Good heel fit and a secure lacing system, but the forefoot needs to be more cushioned." Marco Crisari Happy Buddha: Lighter, both in weight and on the pocket than

' top- end biodegradable midsole foam, has also been added.We say This shoe received rave reviews from our wear testers. The fit somehow pleased both those with wide and narrow feet, the level of forefoot cushioning was high (also confirmed in our lab

it well-fitted and flexible.For the price, this is a great everyday shoe and is stable and light enough for overpronators to use as a racing trainer. Our lab tests show that it's very flexible and responsive with decent cushioning. Testers had a few

-Smith: Excellent performance trainer with plenty of cushioning Strengths: Generally I wear Asics but heard good things about these trainers. Impressed with the fit especially as Adidas tend to come in a little narrow for me. Lacing is another bonus and helps

In short:Neutral shoe with large fore- and rearfoot cushioning units, cushioned insole and memory foam in the upper IronDuke: FAB CUSHIONING Strengths: Fat hell area and soft...Great fit! Weaknesses: Fat hell area and soft...Great fit! Overall