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PRODUCTS<br />
RACE SHOES<br />
SAUCONY – KINVARA 8: £110 (saucony.com)<br />
THE latest update to this popular racer/trainer sees the addition of a full-length<br />
‘Everun’ topsole to the shoe. This layer of cushioning sits beneath the shoe’s insole<br />
and offers an extra layer of cushioning from the TPU material. This additional<br />
cushioning adds to the shoe's credentials of being a perfect option for either<br />
racing or training.<br />
The 4mm heel drop instantly gives a faster feel and the slightly<br />
deeper forefoot grooves make the shoe flexible and add to<br />
its responsive, go-faster nature. The upper uses<br />
a seamless construction and feels great,<br />
wrapping around the midfoot and with a<br />
soft, plush heel area. We think it’s a great<br />
shoe for any distance, responsive and<br />
light enough (224g) for a 5km blast, but<br />
with enough cushioning for a marathon.<br />
ASICS – GEL DS RACER<br />
11: £95 (asics.com)<br />
AS the brand’s lightest racing shoe (190g),<br />
the DS manages to offer reasonable<br />
cushioning in such a light package.<br />
The midsole uses the brand’s<br />
DUOMax cushioning construction, which<br />
keeps the shoe stable rather than offering<br />
control, a feature we liked and found to be<br />
beneficial, particularly on longer runs as<br />
we began to tire.<br />
A very breathable mesh upper keeps<br />
you comfortable, as well as helping to<br />
keep the weight down, and the familiar<br />
Asics racing shoe outsole design<br />
provides excellent traction on wet or<br />
dry road surfaces, perfect perhaps for<br />
the unexpected conditions athletes may<br />
encounter in London.<br />
BROOKS – HYPERION: £90 (brooksrunning.com)<br />
FROM the moment you put on these shoes they feel fast. The fit is like<br />
that of a track spike, wrapping around the foot closely with a seamless,<br />
sock-like fit. At just over 180g, they are light and feel even lighter<br />
when on your feet, yet with a 10mm heel drop they have an added<br />
comfort to them that is sometimes lost in very light shoes.<br />
The shoe provides good cushioning and feels stable so<br />
you can pick up the speed with ease. Deep forefoot<br />
grooves allow for a smooth and efficient toe-off<br />
and, again, like a spike there’s a certain<br />
‘springiness’ to the feel. It was a<br />
popular shoe with testers, who<br />
said<br />
felt it would be great for<br />
any<br />
distance.<br />
MIZUNO – WAVE SHADOW: £115 (mizuno.eu)<br />
ALTHOUGH we haven’t yet had a chance to try this model, it does have all the makings of a fast-paced shoe. The<br />
brand’s familiar Wave plate is present and here it is placed in the heel and midfoot area. Along with the 8mm heel<br />
drop, this should offer a stable and more midfoot strike. The midsole cushioning is that used in other models, so<br />
we know it to be light and responsive and at 250g this shoe will be great for either racing or use as a lightweight<br />
training shoe.<br />
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