in parts secures the foot. Even heavy runners praised the midsole foam for its cushioning. The laces were a tad slippery, so tricky to tie tightly, and the tongue kept slipping off- centre – but overall this shoe is a significant achievement. Weight (M

-drying sockliner for increased comfort. We say The main complaint here was the cumbersome and heavy appearance, owing to the ample cushioning – reminding one tester of platform shoes. However, flexibility was reported as surprisingly good, and the fit was tight

the laces to the midsole to lock the upper to the midfoot – aiding stability – while leaving plenty of room around the ball of the foot.At less than 300g this is right on the borderline between neutral cushioning shoe and performance shoe, so it's definitely

In short:Looks almost like a motion control shoe, rare to see a shoe that tops 350g. Pros:Looks almost like a motion control shoe, rare to see a shoe that tops 350g. Cons:Looks almost like a motion control shoe, rare to see a shoe that tops 350g

In short:A pure cushioning shoe with a really smooth ride, perfect for high-arched, efficient runners. Pros:A pure cushioning shoe with a really smooth ride, perfect for high-arched, efficient runners. Cons:A pure cushioning shoe with a really

In short:Cushioned shoe with visible GEL units in the heel Jason Miller: GREAT SHOE FOR LOOKS, CUSHIONING AND WEIGHT. Strengths: The looks of this shoe rival the Nike Shoxs but this is a runners shoe and not just for looks!!! Great rear impact

- but there was a decrease in cushioning over time. Best for neutral-gaited runners who value speed over durability.Wear testers say "Too light for heavy usage; after a month the upper started to deteriorate." Steve Grant Reefs: Good shoe for distance training, nice

sockliner has been inserted for extra plushness.We say This is Mizuno’s maximum-cushioning shoe. Two plastic plates in the midsole mean it feels very firm and stiff underfoot, and despite the weight loss it’s still at the upper end of the weight range

. But nevertheless, gone is the smooth ride, lightweight feel and supreme cushioning of yore, replaced by a shoe criticised by testers for a loose heel grip, a tight arch grip, a clunky heel, lack of forefoot cushioning and average responsiveness – all backed

cushioned Overall: Good Shoe David Meredith: A GOOD SHOE Strengths: Weaknesses: Overall: A good shoe, no problems JOHN SHAPLAND: GOOD SHOE Strengths: good stability and cushioning Weaknesses: good stability and cushioning Overall: good Keith Mc