in fact, making an already light shoe even speedier. However, most of the weight was stripped from the midsole which, while giving it more of a low-to-the-ground racing feel, has also resulted in less arch support. A new mesh has better breathability

. Overall: Just a great, fast, shoe. Plenty strong enough for distance, but a light enough shoe to wear for any race. Rob Coward: Jet burners for your feet Strengths: At last, a really lightweight shoe with decent midsole cushioning and reasonable stability

: Great race shoe for larger guy and longer distances. Strengths: Lightweight, good for pushing the pace and the right amount of support for overpronators. At 13 stone I'm not the lightest runner but was looking for a shoe to race 10k and half marathons

" Overall: I've got Epiphany 2 shoesI've found them to be high quality shoes and good for racing in at my speed (46 min 10K time). But it looks like they'll only do 200-300 miles and I found they took a while to wear in. So I've given them a "2

value for money. Quality shoes that are durable yet light and very comfortable. These shoes are perfect general trainers for the lighter runner or can be used by heavier runners as speedwork / racing shoes. Kim Ingleby: GREAT RACING SHOE FOR THE LIGHT

and comfortable. Features include a chronograph with different screen view options; 50-lap memory; an interval timer; a ventilated strap; and a Shadow Run feature, which allows you to race against any previous run saved in the watch. Chris Bigley: Simple to use

strike forces more evenly throughout the sole. We say Equally up to the task of racing or training, this shoe is solid and respectable without being spectacular in any area. Testers particularly praised its low weight and flexibility, as well

of cushioning Weaknesses: High level of cushioning Overall: After 6 months of racing AND training in the Ascis DS-racer-8 shoe for both 10k and half-marathon distances I was looking for something for higher mileage as I get back in to marathon training over

to its advantage: it can be used in training for light runners and for racing for the less fleet of foot. Mark Havenhand: I loved these shoes since the first time I put them on. Light, responsive and certainly look the business Strengths: Weaknesses

: One tester’s comment, ‘I felt like Bolt in these shoes’ makes it clear that it’s mission accomplished for Puma. The lightweight racing construction does what it says on the tin, but it also proved to be adept at performing over a variety of sessions