and a less ‘controlled’ feel. However, while heel striking testers felt the groove gave them too little control, mid- to forefoot strikers loved the responsiveness, the wider toebox, and the snug fit of the gossamer-light upper. Weight (M): 219g Weight
. This makes it suited to forefoot strikers. Testers responded well to the lightweight design, but a few expressed concern over how long the shoe might last.Wear testers say "The cushioning would suit a forefoot striker, no question." David Larkam
do." - Zoe Fiander Lanson Running: NEUTRAL VERSION OF THE MOTION Strengths: A great trainer for neutral forefoot strikers. It also encourages the forefoot style for those looking to transition from heel striking. Brilliant energy return from
the lowest for flexibility, this was contradicted by our testers. Some also found the forefoot cushioning inadequate. Best used as a heel-striker's racing shoe.Wear testers say "These provided great stability, but after a week, I noticed a slight reduction
complained that the arch was snug and the toe-box and heel areas were loose. Suitable for heavier runners and orthotics wearers.Wear testers say "These need more forefoot cushioning. Better for heel strikers." Chloe Aitken
performing Musha. The main update here is the addition of AP+, Mizuno’s premium cushioning, which extends from the forefoot to the rear midfoot and gives a plush feel for midfoot strikers. The shoe felt over-structured despite the low weight, but this works
-foot or forefoot strikers looking for something light, extremely flexible but with a wee bit more cushioning than the GoRuns. These are a transitional rather than a minimalist shoe but I forget they are there and find myself running light and silently in them. I
of a new mesh upper, breathability was a bit of a disappointment. Stability ranked only averagely, with some reports claming that the heel was disproportionately high – and some forefoot strikers found that it actually hindered their style.Our wear
the arch. We say This is a lighter, softer shoe than its predecessor. The arch wrap did its job, but the overall fit was small both in length and width, with testers complaining that the tight fit and poor forefoot cushioning left them with sore feet
this shoe. Weight (M): 312g Weight (W): 226g Full Review: The lower heel-to-toe differential here (8mm as opposed to 13mm) was immediately noticed by fans of this long-standing workhorse. That, coupled with extra forefoot cushioning, made mid- to forefoot
