is lighter and softer and the outsole has also been updated with deeper flex-grooves. Though not quite as plush as the Supernova Glide (adidas's mid-range equivalent shoe), the adiStar Ride is still a nice soft shoe with a lighter, faster feel than its

for a mild foot rolling action running 35-40 miles a week. Overall: A good, hardwearing, extremely comfortable shoe that has banished all pain from shins and joints, despite not being a very light person. It was the stand out choice from a range

to be my shoe of choice but I've found subsequent "improvements" simply don't suit me like the original. I never wore Adidas because their brand image is a fashion shoe rather than a genuine runner's shoe. But "Runners World" review persuaded me to try them

In short:A good choice for runners with an efficient gait who are looking for good cushioning. Baywatch: good for narrow feet and orthotics Strengths: suits those who need to insert orthoticssuits those who have anarrow feetcomfortable Weaknesses