With new models and updates being launched continually, we take a look at the finest cushioned running shoes for this season
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BEST ALL-ROUND DAILY TRAINER
Brooks – Ghost 16 – £135.00
Brooks Ghost 16
The latest version of the brand’s most popular model sees the addition of their range-topping DNA3 foam. This nitrogen-infused foam was previously used on the premium Glycerin shoe so now, being available at this price point sees a real boost for the shoe.
Nitrogen foam offers a bouncier and more durable ride and elevates this model perfectly without distracting from the established fit and feel of the shoe.
To tie in perfectly with the more durable foam, a new recycled silica-infused rubber is used on the outsole for a longer life and great traction.
As always with the Ghost, the upper is a top-quality engineered mesh that has a fuss-free fit to step in and go.
BEST FOR SOFT, PLUSH CUSHIONING
ASICS – Gel Kayano 31 – £180.00
ASICS Gel Kayano 31
The brand’s most popular support shoe returns and sees improvements to the cushioning, sole and upper. Whilst there are updates to all areas of the shoe, they are minor and mean existing fans of the model won’t be disappointed.
A new sole means better all-around traction, while the FF Blast Plus Eco foam bumps up to a 40mm stack in the heel with a 10mm drop meaning lots of soft, smooth riding cushioning.
The 4D guidance system provides an adaptive level of support that suits all but the most severe pronators without distracting from the easy-going transition from heel strike to toe-off.
The upper fit retains a premium level of comfort with a great-fitting heel and Achilles collar that hugs the foot beautifully.
BEST FOR SUPPORT
New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v14
New Balance – Fresh Foam X 860v14 – £140.00
The 860v13 was one of the most popular and effective models around in controlling pronation. This update takes a fresh approach to control with a ‘stability plane’, a thin plate running the width and length of the shoe. The plate is sandwiched by Fresh Foam X, below it a firmer layer and above it a softer layer of the brand’s proprietary midsole foam.
The plane is angled to create a slightly larger area of the firmer material on the…
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