Each new season brings with it the anticipation of improved design and new materials. The shoes that endured our weartesting
process represent the best shoes for a variety of feet and runners. The influence of “Natural Motion” and a reexamination
of design and available materials can be seen in the changes that have been made in a number of the shoes. Many shoes in all
categories have been lightened up and have lower profiles, though there are still a number of heavyweight shoes with heavyduty
motion stabilizing technologies, or multiple layers of plush cushioning.