XXXXXXXX 2017 RUNNERSWORLD.CO.UK 053Brooks Caldera 2 £110 brooksrunning.com
THE NEED-TO-KNOW
This shoe is all about
maximum comfort. Our
testers raved about the
cushioning noting the supple
feel on both road and trail
and our lab tests conirmed
it was the softest of the
shoes we tested.
The new upper is made
from breathable mesh that
is designed to improve
drainage when things get
soggy. There is also an added
layer of ilm over key areas of
the foot to provide extra
support and a lace pocket
on the tongue. While this version tested
stifer than the original
Caldera â in the lab and on
foot â it performed superbly.New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro V3 £110 newbalance.co.uk
THE NEED-TO-KNOWThe Hierro is a versatile shoe
that can easily transition to the
pavement when necessary
thanks to its soft cushioning.
That makes it ideal for those
whose adventures take in a bit
of road along with the trail.
A stretchy ilm wraps the
upper to provide structure
and protection while allowing
the foot to lex freely. Testers
loved the knit around the
ankle which keeps out debris.
This sole is softer than that
of the V2 but the shoe is a
bit less lexible and heavier
overall. Though our testers
noticed this they still gave
the shoe a high overall mark
because of its excellent all-
round feel and performance.âTHIS SHOE HANDLED BUMPS
ON THE TRAIL SO WELL I
FOUND MYSELF SHUTTING
OFF AND FOCUSING MORE ON
MY SURROUNDINGS THAN MY
FOOTING. FROM MILE ONE TO
15 THE OVERALL RIDE WAS A
JOY.â â JONATHAN DURANDâTHIS IS EASILY ONE OF
THE MOST COMFORTABLE
SHOES I HAVE WORN IN 28
YEARS OF RUNNING. I PUT IN
A LOT OF MILES ON TOUGH
HILLY TRAILS AND THE CALDERA
PERFORMED FLAWLESSLY.â- JIM DEMSKO
JUNE 2018 RUNNERSWORLD.CO.UK 053TRAIL SHOES
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