HOKA Kawana

£125, hoka.com

Another max-cushioned shoe, the 309g Kawana features a familiar big wedge of HOKA’s new CMEVA midsole foam. That comes with a 5mm drop, a curved rocker design, a small extended heel, and crash pad – all working to promote a smooth ride, specifically for heel strikers. It’s tagged as a shoe that offers comfort at any pace, but this heavier trainer works best softening the impact on long, slow, easy runs rather than anything higher tempo. Great for when you’re ambling along with no particular pace to go. Comfort ★★★★★ Cushioning ★★★★★ Responsiveness ★★ ★★ OVERALL ★★★ ★

KEY FEATURES

• Nice spread – A wider, roomier toe box creates more wiggle room for a healthy footsplay than some narrower HOKAs.

• Another fine mesh – Dual-layered engineered jacquard mesh uppers add solid support and breathability for temperate toes.

• Hard to swallow – A smaller version of HOKA’s extending swallow tail works with a heel crash pad to give heel strikers a smoother ride.