BROOKS GLYCERIN 16

£135 Now this is one incredibly cushioned shoe. Core to that soft landing is Brooks’ new DNA Loft midsole, which blends ethylenevinyl acetate (EVA), rubber and good old air. All of this comfortaiding tech, according to Brooks, comes without a weight penalty – the scales agreeing at a reasonable 348g. Thankfully, the super-absorption doesn’t suck all the power out as it transitions nicely from landing to toe off – but it does tend to encourage a heel landing, perhaps due to the 10mm drop and heel thickness. While this might suit some, it’ll almost certainly upset biomechanical purists. Brooks have also added an ‘internal stretch bootie’ for further comfort; its plush fit moving nicely with eachh stride. id brooksrunning.com