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Asics GEL-DS Trainer 16
Price: £90
Year: 2011
Reader rating: 4/5 from 2 reviews
In short:A shoe that's versatile enough for both high mileage and speedwork. Pros:A shoe that's versatile enough for both high mileage and speedwork. Cons:A shoe that's versatile enough for both high mileage and speedwork. Weight (M): 299g Weight (W
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Puma Complete Belus
Price: £60
Year: 2004
Reader rating: 5/5 from 1 review
: Excellent for the price, great for speedwork
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Brooks Summon 2
Price: £75
Year: 2010
Reader rating: 3.5/5 from 1 review
tight fit, comfortable on road, especially in the heel. Strengths: I've used these on the road and treadmill and found them good for distance training and little too cushioned for speedwork. Nice big toebox that suits my feet. They seem to lace really
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Run Fast by Hal Higdon
Price: £9.99
Year: 2001
Reader rating: 4/5 from 3 reviews
INFORMATIVE Strengths: Explains all the different types of speedwork and how to do them.A great book to dip back into after you have read it. Weaknesses: Explains all the different types of speedwork and how to do them.A great book to dip back into after you
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Mizuno Wave Precision 9
Price: £65
Year: 2008
Reader rating: 4.5/5 from 3 reviews
the orthotics, I don't need extra cushioning. I went along with his suggestion and haven't regretted it. I use them as general trainers, on long runs, tempo runs, speedwork - these shoes are perfect for everything! Weaknesses: Very light and very comfortable. I
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Nike Zoom Start+
Price: £65
Year: 2009
one for lighter, more efficient runners. Our testers noticed an impressive level of cushioning for the weight and great flexibility. They found the fit roomy around the toes but some found it narrow elsewhere.Our wear-testers say:"Good for speedwork
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Inov-8 Road-Xlite 155
Year: 2011
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.
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Mizuno Wave Precision 11
Price: £70
Year: 2010
Reader rating: 4.5/5 from 6 reviews
. Light weight & fairly responsive Strengths: Cushioned well balamced ride helps prevent aching or tired legs over long run and helped me recover from injury. Usually wear a faster shoe for speedwork though. Weaknesses: Cushioned well balamced ride helps
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Saucony Grid Fastwitch Speed
Price: £60
Year: 2006
Reader rating: 4/5 from 10 reviews
,very compfy from the first time using them. Overall: The best pair of running shoes i've bought so fare. Jonathan Webb 5: IF YOU'RE A FAST RUNNER THEN THESE ARE WHAT YOU NEED Strengths: Cool and light, it's easy to forget you're wearing them! Speedwork
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Pearl Izumi Syncrofloat III
Price: £84.99
Year: 2009
Reader rating: 4/5 from 1 review
and actually felt that it was a fast, responsive shoe – some commented that it was best for speedwork sessions. Our wear-testers say:"Excellent ride quality. A good comfortable shoe, which seems to encourage running on toes and therefore running faster." - Kev
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