'Response' (as you'd expect) but after a half marathon they still weren't 'slapping' the road. The upper is a good breathable material. Weaknesses: Cushioning is excellent as you would hope. The shoe is not quite a responsive as the adidas 'Response' (as

In short:Exceptional cushioning and responsiveness, as well as an impressive weight-to-toughness ratio. Contact: www.brooksrunning.co.uk Full Review: This shoe was in close competition with the Asics Gel Trabuco 12 for Editor’s Choice. The upper

adiStar Control, has become slightly wider and more cushioned in the forefoot to give a more stable feel. Overlays on the forefoot are now stitched onto the upper rather than glued, to save weight and to enable a looser, more breathable mesh to be used

) is the daddy of control shoes, offering outstanding stability. With that in mind Brooks have been careful not to rock the boat and have made only minor revisions, such as wider overlays for added support and an extra midsole wrap on the upper to hold the foot

In short:Neutral, experimental shoe designed to strengthen your feet 4runner: Fantastic Strengths: No technological over-kill. Allows your natural style to take over. You run as your body wants to without being forced into a gait style by a shoe

Pros: Cons: Weight (M): 315g Weight (W): 261g Contact: www.brooksrunning.co.uk Full Review: What's new? A more breathable upper material, asymmetrical overlays for a snugger fit around the arch and a more segmented crash pad in the heel for more