FASTWITCH

£100.00 www.saucony.com/uk

Saucony’s Fastwitch lives up to its name, as we found the 4mm drop, 220g weight and responsive midsole offered a very fast ride. Saucony’s Flexfilm overlays on the upper wrap around the foot nicely and give a snug fit, and the mesh is nice and breathable. The Fastwitch was the first shoe to use Saucony’s Powertrac outsole rubber, which they claim provides greater traction compared to normal rubber. While we didn’t notice the grip was particularly greater than other shoes on test here, it’s impressive for the weight of the shoe. The Fastwitch is a great option for neutral runners who need minimal cushion and, if it wasn’t for the slightly rough material in the inner that would affect sockless comfort, it’d be bang on par with our test winner from Asics.