and heavier than previous incarnations. However, our lab tests show that it’s surprisingly flexible for a shoe so far up the support spectrum and wear-testers commented on the mobile forefoot. Our wear-testers say:"Very comfortable. No breaking in required
and ‘floating' external heel counter for a comfortable grip. We say This is Nike's flagship cushioning shoe, and testers immediately noticed the pillowy ride. Comfort was enhanced by the lightweight, chafe-free upper design. Test results also showed
of support Overall: Really good pair of trainers. I did initially buy Adidas Sequence 4 but had so many blisters took them back to sweatshop, 8 pairs tested these came out well on top! Very happy good for half marathon and 10Ks. Paco: working well Strengths
on the multiple surfaces. Overall: I bought these shoes because I run in asics 11401's for slight pronation and these seemed to fit the bill for off road........they felt comfortable for my 4 mile test...I then asked a lot out of them by doing a 45 mile ultra race
has extra gel in the forefoot for a more pillowy ride - something that was not lost on the RW lab techies who scored it among the most cushioned shoes on test. A pleasure to wear over all distances for normal- to high-arched runners. Petita Wiles
and regular training runs - quite a feat for a shoe that weighs in at 225g. The fit as ever with adidas is small and narrow, but flexibility was superb and the heel cushioning among the highest tested in the lab. Wear testers say "They're lightweight but also
hard effort. Tested during a marathon. The chocolate flavour is delicious! Weaknesses: Slips down easily and helps to maintain performance during prolonged hard effort. Tested during a marathon. The chocolate flavour is delicious! Overall: Most gels
. If these were sports cars the Asics would be a Lotus and the Brooks an Audi. The Kayanos are a bit more flexible as they have a lugs which can cope with a bit of off road use. Despite the fancy names, the technology the Brooks use is mostly tried and tested
, heavy shoe, and takes a bit of breaking in to feel really comfortable. It’s one of the stiffest, firmest shoes on test, according to our lab reports. However, your feet feel well protected thanks to the piles of cushioning, and heavy heel strikers
there is also some flexibility allowing some cushioning on road. Overall: A good allround shoe. There were no signs of wear and tear after testing. The area where my shoes tend to wear is on the big toe area and note that this shoe has additional protection
