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Saucony Mens Grid Phoenix 4
Extremely good value at the price and a really nice ride. The Progrid adds to this feel (an upgrade from the Mk 3).
£65.00
Mens - Autumn/Winter
Saucony Womens Grid Phoenix 4
Extremely good value at the price and a really nice ride. The Progrid adds to this feel (an upgrade from the Mk 3).
£65.00
Womens - Autumn/Winter
Saucony Mens Progrid Echelon
The Saucony Echelon is a supportive cushioned neutral shoe being built on a straighter last
£80.00
Mens - Autumn/Winter
Saucony Womens Progrid Echelon
The Saucony Echelon is a supportive cushioned neutral shoe being built on a straighter last
£80.00
Womens - Autumn/Winter
Saucony Mens Progrid Guide 2
A great light stability shoe that helps to slow down overpronation without comprimising cushioning and flexibilty
£75.00
Mens - Autumn/Winter
Saucony Womens Progrid Guide 2
A great light stability shoe that helps to slow down overpronation without comprimising cushioning and flexibilty
£75.00
Womens - Autumn/Winter
Saucony Mens Progrid Hurricane 10
You don't really need to do much work on a product that is already very strong. That is exactly the case with the Hurricane 10 being evolved to the 11 - no radical changes and everyone stays happy.
£95.00
Mens - Autumn/Winter
Saucony Womens Progrid Hurricane 10
You don't really need to do much work on a product that is already very strong. That is exactly the case with the Hurricane 10 being evolved to the 11 - no radical changes and everyone stays happy.
£95.00
Womens - Autumn/Winter
Saucony Mens Progrid Jazz 12
Good cushioning for the neutral runner, at a good price
£60.00
Mens - Autumn/Winter
Saucony Womens Progrid Jazz 12
Good cushioning for the neutral runner, at a good price
£60.00
Womens - Autumn/Winter
Saucony Mens Progrid Omni 8
No longer are there versions that are for 'moderate' and 'ultimate' support. But the Omni 8 does a very good job that will satisfy the majority of over-pronators.
£85.00
Mens - Autumn/Winter
Saucony Womens Progrid Omni 8
No longer are there versions that are for 'moderate' and 'ultimate' support. But the Omni 8 does a very good job that will satisfy the majority of over-pronators.
£85.00
Womens - Autumn/Winter
Saucony Mens Progrid Paramount 2
A shoe that had us excited when the first version launched has been updated. Incredible responsive while still giving great cushioning and guidance.
£110.00
Mens - Autumn/Winter
Saucony Womens Progrid Paramount 2
A shoe that had us excited when the first version launched has been updated. Incredible responsive while still giving great cushioning and guidance.
£110.00
Womens - Autumn/Winter
Saucony Mens Progrid Ride 2
Don't let the clean design make you think this shoe doesn't offer much - it is very effective, well cushioned and nicely responsive.
£75.00
Mens - Autumn/Winter
Saucony Womens Progrid Ride 2
Don't let the clean design make you think this shoe doesn't offer much - it is very effective, well cushioned and nicely responsive.
£75.00
Womens - Autumn/Winter
Saucony Mens Progrid Triumph 6
A plush, flexible ride for the neutral runner. The Triumph 6 has very responsice cushioning
£90.00
Mens - Autumn/Winter
Saucony Womens Progrid Triumph 6
A plush, flexible ride for the neutral runner. The Triumph 6 has very responsice cushioning
£90.00
Womens - Autumn/Winter
Mizuno Mens Alchemy 9
Motion control shoe for lovers of the Mizuno Wave system.
£85.00
Mens - Autumn/Winter
Mizuno Womens Alchemy 9
Motion control shoe for lovers of the Mizuno Wave system.
£85.00
Womens - Autumn/Winter

Mizuno Mens Wave Harrier 2
Road Use
This shoe is made for off road but I can assure you that theHarrier is fantastic on road as well. Brilliant and so underrated,I have run many road miles without a blister. Worth every dime.
Nike Mens Lunarglide
Fantastic!!
I am a heavy runner (16 stone plus), a mild overpronator running up to 20 miles a week. I used to suffer trying niggles and muscle soreness until I bought these - they are Great! Believe the hype and give them a try - they are THE shoe for the future.
Asics Mens Gel 1140
Very Comfortable
I'm a rookie runner, and these are my first running shoes, so maybe that nullifies my opinion to a certain extent, but I think this a great running shoe. I find them extemely comfortable and very supportive. They're also very durable.
Saucony Womens Progrid Guide 2
Zero Issues
Needed Anti-pronation and fit perfectly, light but supportive and gave me ZERO issues. Ran 5km straight away. So good got the updated version from last year without hesitation.
Adidas Mens Adizero Mana
Just Fab! The Adidas Adizero Mana
Wow what a great running shoe, nice and lightweight, fitted like a glove too. The only part of the shoe that let me down was the insole which I decided to swop, it didn't stay in one place when I ran, it slowly worked its way backwards. Non the less I don't think I'll be swopping this shoe for a very long time it just helped me to a PB in the Congleton half marathon woop woop.
Inov-8 Mens Roclite 315
Good Grip!
the comefort is ok, and the grip is realy good. nice if hardcore trail running is what you are after!
Mizuno Mens Rider 12
The best shoe i ever tryd on! My first mizuno but NOT my last!
My first mizuno but NOT my last! The shoe fells natural. This is by fare my best shoes,
Inov-8 Mens Roclite 320
Great Trail shoe
This is one of the best trail shoes i have ever used, it allows you to go from very light trail all the way up to extreme conditions.
If you go for the extreme end of conditions make sure you buy a pair of their gaiter socks
New Balance Mens 755
Great mile masher
Great shoe if you want some cushioning to take the pain out of the many miles training needed for longer races.
Can also be used for shorter races (5k-10mile)
but not if you want a quick time
Mizuno Mens Inspire 5
Light n Gutsy - great distance show.
I'm running marathons between 3:30 and 3:45 pace at the moment. I pronate slightly. These were my first deliberately lighter shoe with the intention of going the longer distance.
They are only now giving in to the beating they have taken, around 1300km over 6 months on mixed surfaces probably about half road half rocky trails.
Really nice support, very lightweight but secure and supportive, slightly wider than the very stripped back light racers like the Elixirs.
They've been a great shoe and although I now have the lighter Elixirs for race running and am looking to get a more specialized lightweight shoe for trails, I think I'll be getting another pair of the Inspire 5s for general road running and as the go-to shoe.
I think the Brooks Adrenalin are very reliable and stable - also a great general use runner - but even though the Mizunos are a bit less chunky through the sole, they feel like they give more back.
Hard to beat if you're looking for a light, stable, responsive distance shoe that feels good to run in and will take good care of you - even moreso if you have a broader than normal foot.

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