GT-2000 15 vs Hurricane 26

Previous GT-2000s were the stability shoe you bought because it was sensible. Version 15 is the first one reviewers seem to actually enjoy running in. At 252g with 38.2mm under the heel and an 8.2mm drop, it's lighter and more flexible than the GT-2000 14, and the reviews we read agree the ride is livelier and more cushioned than before. The support is mild. A firm, centred platform guides your foot, and there's no hard medial post pushing into the arch. That makes it a daily training shoe for runners who roll in a little, not for severe overpronators. The catch is the fit. The toe box is low and tapered and the heel counter is stiff, so wide or high-volume feet may struggle. UK reviewer Fordy Runs rates it an excellent daily trainer, while RTINGS was cooler, finding the cushioning fades on longer runs. We sit closer to the first camp. At £134.99 RRP it's also cheaper than most stability rivals before any discount.

Saucony took weight out of the Hurricane this year and added some bounce, and reviewers noticed. On our spec sheet the 26 is lighter than the Hurricane 25 with an almost identical stack and a low 5.9mm drop, and most reviews say it rides livelier too. The 25 could feel a bit flat underfoot. This one keeps getting called bouncy, which you don't often hear about a max-stability shoe. It's a daily training shoe for overpronators who want plenty of cushioning for easy miles and marathon training. The support comes from a very wide base and a raised edge on the inside of the foot rather than a hard post, and The Run Testers found neutral runners could get on with it as well. What you give up is agility: the platform is huge, it isn't built for speed, and a couple of reviews felt it's a little less stable than the 25. RTINGS was the least enthusiastic source we read, mainly because it's no shoe for quick running. RRP is £170, £10 above the 25's, so check the price table before you buy.