In short:Brooks has understandably been loath to mess with a shoe that has been its UK bestseller for several years. It provides a nice mix of solid pronation support and cushioning (which have been subtly tweaked), and some wear testers this time
In short:Over to you, tester Ian Sesnan: ‘During mile training I forgot to change into my racers, as these are so light and easy on the foot compared with other distance shoes.’ Not a bad accolade for a high-mileage model that provides strong medial
-of-the-road stability shoe, suitable for average-weight to heavy runners looking for a reliable distance-training shoe. The new lacing system went down a storm, as did the support and durability, but some runners found the fit across the toe-box slightly loose
even in the wet. Responsiveness was only average and the shoe is on the slightly heavy side for the amount of protection it offers, but this will see a wide range of runners safely through the longer runs in a marathon training schedule.
for by an adjustable support over the midfoot, locking the foot in place. Responsiveness is impressive and the shoe performed well in all types of training. Tony Tyler: Great light shoe that has really helped me up my pace a bit on longer runs Strengths: Weaknesses
In short:This is a light stability shoe aimed at mild overpronators. Pros:This is a light stability shoe aimed at mild overpronators. Cons:This is a light stability shoe aimed at mild overpronators. Weight (M): 298g Weight (W): 240g Contact: www
(W): 302g Contact: www.puma.com Full Review: Another new model, pitched as Puma's mid-range stability shoe. Its primary control features are a midsole ‘crash pad' to slow the speed of pronation, a dual-density medial post to control pronation, and a
. Weight (M): 337g Weight (W): 289g Contact: www.pearlizumi.com Full Review: What's new? A brand new shoe that aims to offer a combination of lightweight speed and stability.We say Pearl Izumi is aiming this shoe at stability shoe wearers who want a racing
happily run half marathons in its predecessors Overall: I overpronate,and am about 8 stone. Many stability shoes have felt like bricks on my feet. I have enjoyed many injury free years in 4 pairs of the elixir 3, and am happy to find that any changes
of Duomax foam next to the surface of the foot for a more comfortable ride.We say This update hasn't seen too many changes to the brand's flagship stability shoe, though female testers did notice the added comfort. Testers loved the support and fit, though
