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The Heavy Treader
A flexible plastic plate in the outsole and empty channels between plate and heel enable the Mizuno Wave Creation 8 ($130; www.mizunousa.com) to deliver superb cushioning from a stable platform. Expect a Tigger-like bounce from each step.
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The Everyday Trainer
Light enough for a race but amply reinforced for daily jaunts, the women's New Balance 902 ($100; www.newbalance.com) features a low, ground-hugging profile, stability-enhancing side-reinforced mesh uppers, and plenty of midsole padding.
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The Road Racer
Best Weight
At an ethereal 3.9 ounces (110 grams) a shoe, the thinly padded, barely there Adidas adiZero PR ($100; www.shopadidas.com) may be too wispy for extensive periods of training, but it makes the lightest, fastest foot protector available for races up to 10K. The racing flat's racing flat.
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The Overpronator
Best Stability
Any pronation-control shoe will err on the heavy side, but the women's Nike Air Equalon ($130; www.niketown.com) is surprisingly agile. The shoe balances a highly engineered sole with a light, ventilated upper and midsole air chambers.
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The Casual Trotter
No other lightweight stability (read: "generalist") shoe has the subtle unconventionalities of the Puma Complete Concinnity ($80; www.puma.com). Off-center laces guarantee a secure fit, and a rounded heel smoothes foot strike and roll-off.
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The Endurance Freak
Best Cushioning
A cushy urethane crash pad on the heel of the Pearl Izumi SyncroFloat 2 ($95; www.pearlizumi.com) counteracts constant pounding, while a deep outsole groove and sturdy medial post yield a delightfully solid foundation for neutral runners.
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