The Mirage represents where the running shoe industry is going and will eventually look like in five years time. The Saucony Mirage represents a performance oriented shoe that will work well for the “every man” as well as the elite runner.

Weighing in at 4.1oz, to date these three spikes are the third lightest on the market. Ideally suited to the competitive 800-5000, and steeplechase runner. The Nike mamba offers a light, breathable feel while still providing the support to run the distance

The Asics Evolution 6 is a Motion Control Shoe especially designed to support the collapsing arch of a severe over-pronator. The Maximum Support Space Trusstic helps to stabilise the heel on impact. The Guidance Line, a groove built into the outsole also encourages a more efficient running gait. This running shoe’s cushioning is different for each sex, to benefit them both.

I was very impressed with this shoe right out of box and my satisfaction with this shoe only grew the more I ran in it. The Peregrine feels minimal, light, and flexible, yet it is also protective and supportive enough to wear on gnarly trails for long trail runs

David, high school teacher and coach, reviews the Asics Gel 1150 for us

New Balance 890 Review. Lightweight responsive cushioning and functional design come together for a high performance training shoe

The eighth edition of this popular high end neutral trainer comes with the new Brooks DNA cushioning technology. This cushioning system is designed to automatically adjust to the size and speed of the runner and offer a customized level of cushioning. While some shoe manufacturers have tried doing this utilizing computer chips and various other gadgetry, Brooks DNA is comprised of a “Newtonian Fluid” which works to distribute the ever changing forces of your foot strike during a run to cater to you

Asics update of Spring 2011 running line continues with the update to the popular stability shoe, the Asics GT-2160 (update of last years’ GT-2150). Updates have been made both to improve the performance and comfort/fit of the shoe, starting by the weigth: the GT-2160 is the lightest of the GT-2100 series.

Martin Potter, a marathon runner from Boston, describes his experience with the Newton Gravity running shoe.

The adidas adiZero adios is the shoe of choice for the world’s fastest marathoner, Haile Gebrselassie. He wore it during his 2:03:59 world record marathon in Berlin. While it is designed specifically for racing the marathon, the same attributes that make it good for a 26.2 mile racer also make it good for frequent non-racing use

Returning for it’s seventh year, Mizuno unveils the completely updated Wave Nirvana in the premium stability niche. Mizuno updates their shoes on a two year cycle. That is, shoes get new uppers every year and a total update every two years. The 2011 Nirvana brings a totally new shoe to the premium stability market.

The Brooks Running Blog published an overview of the differences between the Trance 10 and the Adrenaline GTS 11, both providing support and being aimed at the moderate overpronator

ASICS premium stability plus shoe – the Gel-Kayano 17 gets an update for 2011 that results in a slightly lighter shoe and improved cushioning due to a new sock-liner and better response due to ASICS Guidance Line technology being full length now. New colors are also introduced with the big news being an all black option. Most of the features that made the Gel-Kayano 16’s so popular are back as well.

The Mizuno Wave Inspire returns for it’s seventh year updated for 2011. As Mizuno’s best selling stability shoe, the Wave Inspire 7 has an impressive legacy to live up to. The upper and midsole are completely revised as is the Dynamotion Fit. Mizuno continues to provide male and female specific models using their Gender Engineering design principles

A new version for Nike’s workhorse stability running shoe. The Zoom Structure Triax+ 14 sports the same midsole and outsole of the previous version. This means a stable but very cushioned ride thanks to the full length Zoom Air and a fit that adapts to many shapes of foot. The changes are in the upper, with the addition of details such as Flywire

A “barefoot-like feel” with “shoe-like benefits” is Nike’s description of its successful Free Run+. Nike originally thought its Free products on a scale from 0 to 10, where the 3.0 was closest to being barefoot, the 7.0 was the closest to a normal shoe, and the 5.0 was in the middle between barefoot and full shoe. The 5.0 is no longer sold by Nike, but the Free Run+ shares the same degree of construction that allows runners to enjoy the simplicity of minimalism within the familiar feeling of a shoe

On the roads of the world for a decade, Mizuno introduces the improved Wave Alchemy 10 for fall 2010. With the demise of the Wave Renegade the Wave Alchemy 10 now serves a s Mizuno’s lone entry in the motion control category. Updates include a plusher midsole and a new upper. Mizuno’s male and female specific Gender Engineering is carried over from the Wave Alchemy

The Launch is Brooks’ award-winning lightweight neutral trainer. It is the heir of the deceased Brooks Burn and fills the void in the Brooks marketing lineup for a daily fast shoe. The low 9.1 oz weight (in a size 9) of the shoe gives it more pep than a standard Brooks trainer, such as the Brooks Glycerin or Ghost