With the new year comes new shoes and some exciting models from all the top brands.Here we take a look at the latest shoes that offer premium levels of cushioning
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Nike – Pegasus Premium – £185.00
Becoming the most popular neutral cushioning running shoe from Nike, the Pegasus Premium is named Pegasus and maximizes cushioning with a 45mm cushioning that combines ZoomX foam, a sculpted Air Zoom unit and ReactX foam, everything Nike. has thrown into this model The result is the brand’s best running shoe to date, with a soft yet highly responsive ride.
The shoe absorbs every impact and the Air Zoom provides a plush ride, yet rebounds quickly for a very energetic foot.The upper is inspired by the look of classic Nike Air models, and the outsole has a familiar waffle pattern for excellent traction. The Pegasus Premium is a great option for neutral runners who want an everyday trainer that feels just as good at an easy pace as it does at pace and at intermediate speed.
Nike Pegasus Premium
Brooks – Glycerin Max – £180.00
One of the most stacked running shoes on the market, the new Glycerin Max manages to provide such a high degree of cushioning and stay very stable. larger cells in the rear of the foot for amazing shock absorbing properties and smaller cells in the forefoot for a more responsive toe.
The aggressive forefoot swing helps the toe roll off and makes the shoe surprisingly flexible for such a deep liner.As far as training shoes go, this has to be one of the most cushioned yet versatile shoes ever made. who log higher weekly mileage.
This is a shoe that you just have to try because the comfort step is like no other, and that alone will be enough to convince many that this could become your new everyday trainer.
Brooks Glycerin Max
ASICS – Novablast 5 – £135.00
Feeling fast and lively, the new Novablast uses the Japanese principle of ‘kaizen’ (continuous improvement) to make the shoe more responsive than before.The new FF Blast Max midsole offers around 8.5% more ‘energy return ” than the outgoing model and is the only shoe in the current ASICS lineup to offer foam throughout the midsole.
The new model feels more stable, as well as more responsive.The midsole is slightly wider and allows the foot to sit a little more “in” than “on it”. will see it become more popular with a wider range of runners. It’s also a very versatile model that lends itself to easy runs where it just soaks up impact, as well as being supple and flexible enough to accelerate quickly. and for running faster intervals or tempo sessions.
The Novablast 5 is a great, lightweight liner that can be a one-shoe solution for spring training.
ASICS Novablast 5
New Balance – Fresh Foam X Balos – £200.00
This premium everyday trainer aims to seamlessly transition you from easy running pace to high-paced training. A pronounced swing that runs from the heel to the forefoot also contributes to a quick transition through your gait cycle.
It’s a relatively light shoe too, with such deep and soft cushioning, weighing in at just 260g and a great fit upper that helps the shoe disappear around your foot.
The Balos is a truly versatile option that holds up well for long, easy miles but comes to life when you pick up the pace, allowing it to be used for tempo runs and interval sessions where the responsive nature of the mid-shirt comes into its own.
New Balance Balos
Diadora – ATOM V7000-2 – £190.00
The Atomo V7000-2 shoe embodies Diadora’s rich, Italian-made tradition.This model is the first running shoe to be made in Italy in 30 years, developed at Diadora’s Centro Ricerche, and reflects the brand’s attention to detail and smart Italian style. :
The Anima technology lining is a lightweight, high-energy-returning midsole with a smooth, slick ride.The 5mm heel-to-toe drop gives the shoe a fast, performance feel, but it’s very much an everyday trainer that can cover long miles on the road.
From the base, the shoe uses high-performance materials to create this great-looking, high-performance shoe.The rubber outsole provides superior traction, the midsole provides excellent cushioning, and the upper features a sleek, stylish fit and huggable design. from the moment the foot enters.
Available in a wide range of colours, this unisex model offers a great, driven ride that sits somewhere between a daily trainer and a racing model, making it a versatile choice for runs at a variety of paces.
Diadora v7000
Brooks – Glycerin 22 – £165.00
Getting an update this season, the Glycerin 22 uses the latest DNA Tuned midsole, as seen in the new Glycerin Max model. its 38mm stack height is 7mm less than the Max, but still at the top of the “max-cushioned” models.
DNA-tuned, nitrogen-infused foam provides heel cushioning and a more responsive feel in the forefoot. While the Max simply provides cushioning in spades, the Glycerin offers a more versatile running feel because it’s a little lower, a little lighter, and more Flexible: The Glycerin rolls forward more easily due to its low, flexible forefoot, while the Max depends on his deep swing for leg spring.
Elsewhere, the Glycerin remains a subtle upgrade from the previous model, with a neat, well-made upper and durable sole. The Max is perfect for longer, easier miles, and the 22 is a touch faster when you change the pace a bit.
Brooks Glycerine 22:00
361° – Meraki 6 – £130.00
You may not be very familiar with the 361 brand°: and indeed, this model, however, is certainly worth a look if your requirements are a light, well-cushioned and versatile training shoe.
A combination of the brand’s Primo and Engage foam technologies are used in the MERAKI’s sixth version and provide a level of soft, cushioned toe grip that’s as good as any of the more familiar, big-name brands. Although the shoes are a neutral model, the shoes have a slightly wider “footprint” and sidewalls towards the top of the shoe that gently cradles the foot for the frame.
The upper is a very neat, elaborate mesh design that breathes and keeps the foot snug inside for a sock look that’s soft and very well made.
361°:
New Balance – FreshFoam More v5 – £140.00
If you just want more cushion than a shoe, the New Balance More v5 does just that. It’s in the name, as well as in the super-deep pile of Fresh Foam X.
The midsole is super soft and 4mm lower than the other shoes in the range. This encourages a little more midfoot impact and maximizes the impact of deep cushioning. The midsole is also slightly wider than most shoes. which means your foot sits in the pad rather than on top of it, creating a bit more stability.
For those long, easy runs where you just want a shoe that will soak up all the comforts of the road, the More v5 does just that.
New Balance Morev5
Hylo – Impact – £150.00
Aiming to reduce its carbon footprint, the Impact is produced with a high percentage of recycled materials while still managing to perform to a high standard, using 100% bio-based nylon in the upper, bio-EVA foam in the midsole, and 60% natural outsole. rubber.
As with all boots, the key element is cushioning, and in this case the HyperBolt foam is a supercritical, nitrogen-infused foam and proves to be just as light, responsive and shock-absorbing as many of its competitors is a generous plush fit experience and uses a DWR coating to repel water, making it a good option for winter months.
The Hylo Impact is arguably the most efficient, bio-based, technical running shoe on the market right now, mixing cushioning, ride and carbon footprint into a versatile and lightweight package.
Hylo Impact:
