. Weight (M): 346g Contact: www.pearlizumi.com Full Review: Pearl Izumi has taken care of both long-term and short-term comfort in this shoe: the cushioning in the Syncrofloat has been beefed up so it's more durable, and it has an extra layer of foam under

, Strengths: cushioned, wide enough for a comfortable fit, not bad price, looks good Weaknesses: cushioned, wide enough for a comfortable fit, not bad price, looks good Overall: i got this shoe in august and used them throughout marathon training for 4 months

(Pegasus for eg). I've run 400+ on my current pair including Snowdonia Marathon and they are only just showing signs of wear.Great colours, well the green and black version are! Weaknesses: good cushioning, yet not sloppy like some cushioned shoes (Pegasus

bounce, the even ride and the plush fit. We recommend the Pegasus for normal- to high-arched runners as a high-mileage or marathon-training shoe.Wear testers say "Well-fitting and comfortable. Cushioning was great during the first run." Rosalind Moss John

): 277g Contact: www.newbalance.co.uk Full Review: What's new? A substantial overhaul for New Balance's flagship neutral running shoe. The biggest changes are a new shape for the upper and more cushioning gel in the midfoot. We say A light and responsive

Review: It's a totally new shoe. Nike reckons its "Dynamic Support" design allows the shoe to provide both cushioning and stability when required. It does this thanks to a midsole of lightweight LunarLite foam that sits inside a firmer foam outer carriage

properly fitted fresh from the box - there were no uncomfortable seams and they didn't need wearing in. Lab reports showed this to be one of the more responsive shoes on test. Wear testers agreed with this and also praised the plush heel cushioning, while a

Weight (W): 243g Contact: www.mizuno.eu Full Review: What's new? More built up than its predecessor, this shoe uses a higher grade of EVA (foam rubber) in the last and a bouncier cushioning in the midsole. The heel collar and moulding have also been

is pretty chunky for a cushioning shoe. Its bulk props the foot up high, leading to low responsiveness. Still, most testers liked the cushy heel and snug upper, making this a good long-run shoe. The high midsole also offers enough support for mild

In short:Separate eyelets for an adaptive fit over the arch; gender-specific forefoot cushioning. Weight (M): 338g Weight (W): 262g Full Review: WHAT'S NEW? Separate eyelets for an adaptive fit over the arch; gender-specific forefoot cushioning