and toe for a lower, racing-style profile; a slimline last; and water-resistant mesh.WE SAY - This unisex shoe is actually better suited to women and narrow-footed males. The lack of heel cushioning naturally encourages a midfoot strike, although initially

, helping to reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis. In short, wearing these is like having your foot cuddled. Steve Hodge: effective and comfortable Strengths: reduced calf fatigue on long runs, comfortable Weaknesses: reduced calf fatigue on long runs

thin, smooth rubber outsole to encourage natural foot placement and strengthen the surrounding ligaments. Not surprisingly, our lab rated it lowest on test for cushioning and highest for flexibility. For speedwork and short training runs.

g Contact: www.brooksrunning.co.uk Full Review: What's new? Brooks introduces its premium cushioning material, DNA, to the midsole of its flagship stability shoe. This is designed to offer a customised ride for runners of all sizes and foot shapes

afterwards. However, heel cushioning was among the highest on test in the lab. We recommend that runners go half a size larger with this shoe. Suitable for fleet-footed heel strikers. Wear testers say "The grip suffered in the rain, but they are lightweight

to allow for great breathability while holding the foot firmly in place. Speedy, lighter testers loved the stripped-down feel, although the lack of cushioning put heavier runners off. Responsiveness and flexibility scored highly in the lab and on the street

skill. An already popular stability shoe has been subtly tweaked here to provide speed, comfort and support in a stylish package. The improved overlay noticeably wrapped the upper around the foot for a bespoke feel, and a plastic-backed sockliner acted

? An addition to K-Swiss's performance range.We say  The maker has designed this shoe as an everyday option for lighter runners and a speed option for the more heavy footed. A longitudinal groove along the outsole encouraged good heel-to-toe transition, while

the triumph 3 came out. The shoe performs well at all distances from 10K to marathon, without giving you hot spots or blisters, which means a good fit, which is evident in the amount of support you feel all around the foot. Weaknesses: I picked these up at a

:"These fitted perfectly and allowed me to drop half a size because they're wider. Very comfortable and not too heavy."- Ruki Sidwha Dan98: NICE SOFT RIDE Strengths: Cushioning, lightness on the foot, orthotics fir well, come in different widths Weaknesses