Mizuno Wave Nexus 4
This Mizuno Wave Nexus 4 design offers good overall stability and comfort, with plenty of space in the toes and a supportive fit in the arches. This shoe offers firmness in the forefoot, and an overall good fit. Runners with low to normal arches and moderate to over pronation stepping should run in stability-focused shoes. The Mizuno Wave Nexus 4 suits this type of runner well. The price as of 2010 is about £56/ $85 depending on the retailer.
Brooks Glycerin 8
This update by Brooks, introducing gel-like material in the heel and forefoot, hence the name, gives a comfortable and light fit. The Brooks Glycerin 8 provides minimal medial support for runners with high to normal arches. The price as of 2010 is around £85/ $130 depending on retailer.
Mizuno Wave Elixir 5
In 2006, the Mizuno Wave Elixir 5 won Runner's World Best Debut shoe. Now, it holds the award for the best updated shoe design. The Mizuno Wave Elixir 5 provides outstanding heel support. This updated design is lighter and, overall, offers more cushioning. The price is around £110/ $105 depending on retailer, as of 2010.
Adidas Response Trail 16
The Adidas Response Trail 16 is Runner's World Editor's Choice best all-terrain shoe. The Response Trail 16 provides enough cushion and comfort to run long distances on roads, and still allows runners to switch comfortably to wet or muddy terrain. The price as of 2010 is about £65/ $85 depending on retailer.
