In short:he Cortana achieves its aims of lightweight cushioning, high responsiveness and superb breathability. Weight (M): 286g Weight (W): 252g Full Review: WHAT'S NEW? The whole shoe. EVA [a flexible polymer] gives greater longevity and a blown

Pros: Cons: Weight (M): 369g Weight (W): 308g Contact: www.puma.com Full Review: What's new? This is Puma's top-of-the-line cushioning shoe, with increased cushioning from the previous version, which has resulted in a 15g weight gain

wicks away sweat.We say Reliable and practical, this is the Volvo of running shoes. Testers unanimously praised the heel cushioning and support. The only gripe was the weight of the shoe, though most runners thought the extra stability was worth it. Lab

men's and women's have full-length Adiprene foam to make them softer and give better rebound. Our lab tests show that this is a really soft shoe (separate tests on the forefoot also show that it's among the softest on test) and, for neutral, high

to our lab, the forefoot offers less cushioning than other neutral cushioned shoes on test. Recommended for runners with normal arches.Wear testers say "They felt light and responsive, giving cushioning and support on longer runs." Anna Beausire Chewie

Pros: Cons: Weight (M): 340g Weight (W): 284g Contact: www.saucony.eu Full Review: What's new? Slightly heavier than the Ride 2, this has a more aggressive, race shoe-style tread design to improve grip. Apart from extra cushioning around the ankle

the heavy footfalls of larger runners. More firm than squishy, the mostly foam midsole soothed pavement pounding and brought stability to long, slow runs while providing a bit of bounce for faster efforts. According to RW Shoe Lab tests, this version

for durability and a softer blown rubber in the forefoot to give a better road feel. This is certainly a well-cushioned shoe but our lab tests show that it's not especially responsive. Testers said it felt "heavy", although it's a good weight for such a well

Review: The Apparition is a very well-cushioned shoe, with thick plugs of Under Armour's Cartilage gel in the heel to absorb shock and plush full-length foam in the midsole.Under Armour's first stab at a high-cushioning shoe was well received by our

it well-fitted and flexible.For the price, this is a great everyday shoe and is stable and light enough for overpronators to use as a racing trainer. Our lab tests show that it's very flexible and responsive with decent cushioning. Testers had a few