The Glycerin has always been Brooks’ 'super soft' shoe, and with the 20 th version, the brand now boast that its softness is 'supreme'. This is because the chunky midsole from heel to toe is made up of its new nitrogen-infused DNA Loft V3 foam. The nitrogen infusion changes the cell structure of the foam, creating cushioning which is lighter but also has more energy return. Our testers loved this soft – 'but not too soft' – cushioning and many described the shoe as 'comfortable', thanks to both the foam, as well as the gently hugging heel cup. The consensus from RW testers is that it remains 'the same excellent shoe that it’s always been', while it also impressed testers who were running in the Adrenaline for the very first time. One female tester commented that it felt 'cushioned and supportive but surprisingly light' and she discovered that the GuideRails were doing their job well when she had her running gait analysed on a treadmill. 'I didn’t notice the GuideRails but slow motion footage of my feet running in the Adrenaline compared to a different shoe revealed they were correcting my overpronation.' Essentially the Brooks Hyperion GTS feels very different to any other shoes designed to offer some pronation support. Despite the light responsive feel both Chris and Hatti felt well-supported and didn’t suffer from any pronation related niggles after faster runs, intervals and hill reps. The support and cushioning is good enough for the shoes to be used for the warm up and warm down.

The Adrenaline has been popular as an every day training shoe for overpronators for years, and is now in its 22nd iteration. The latest version features Brooks' DNA Loft midsole foam from heel to toe, and offers a soft, cushioned ride. In the latest models (the Adrenaline 21 and Adrenaline GTS 22), the medial post which was used in the past to correct overpronation has been replaced by Brooks’ innovative GuideRails. These are two firm pieces of foam on either side of the heel which reduce the rolling of the foot inward. Brooks says the technology also helps correct alignment of the knee and ankle. Amphipod Hydraform Handheld Water Bottle: Perfect for long runs when you need hydration in the summerWith the new Hyperion Max running shoe, Brooks is really pushing the envelope. This shoe has been specifically designed with speed in mind. Hyperion Max shoes incorporate nitrogen-infused DNA FLASH cushioning that is both lightweight and energy-efficient, maximising your stride. The heel and toe in the Hyperion Max are curved in accordance with Rapid Roll technology so that your transitions will be faster than ever. If you’re looking to better your race performance, you can’t beat Hyperion Max shoes!

This shoe’s excellence is in its just-right DNA Flash midsole: not too soft to feel sluggish and not too firm to destroy my ankles or knees if I go more than a few miles,' said one tester.Personal: B ( The Hyperion Max is really fun and lightweight. For daily miles I can just roll. I would like a little more out of it for faster efforts.) From a stability standpoint, the heel bevel is far too aggressive and is overshadowed by the large amount of lateral heel flare. Most people land at the posterior lateral heel and not the extreme posterior heel, so it may be more helpful to offset the bevel over there. Additionally, the bevel is too aggressive for most people to even use, so I would suggest lengthening it out rather than making it so steep. In our experience, the sizing of the Hyperion GTS and the Hyperion is the same as other Brooks shoes. I use a UK 11 in Brooks and find them to be one of the larger fitting shoes. The big toe line is straight to allow for a strong toe off, so less pointed than a lot of other Brooks running shoes. Allowing the big toe to sit straight in the toe box means that the small toes can wiggle which adds to the feel of extra room, even though there isn’t any more volume in the toe box. The fit at the heel, through the midfoot and in the forefoot is snugger than other Brooks shoes. This is to make sure that the foot is held in the shoes so that there is no movement even when cornering at high speed. The heel cup is stiffer to add stability and the heel notch is swallow-tailed. That means that the heel tab is curved away from the Achilles tendon to reduce the chance of any rubbing. The heel padding is light but comfortable. The tongue is very thin, soft and partially gusseted on the medial side. Together with the laces being threaded through the tongue this reduces the chances of it moving while you are running. If you have no qualms about using a plated shoe in training, which I don’t, then there are three great options available in the Saucony Endorphin Speed 3, Asics Magic Speed 2 and Puma Deviate Nitro 2. All three are around the same price as the Brooks or cheaper, and are impressive all-rounders with more propulsive and comfortable rides. Delivery timescales are based on working days; Public Holidays, Saturday's and Sunday's are NOT classed as working days.