And the winner is...

Saucony Grid Omni 3 CRM Ultimate.

I took the morning off work. First up on the agenda was an hour-long massage by the queen of pain to remove the knots in my shoulders and fire daggers in my calves. So sore... Every time I get a massage, I vow to go more often so that each visit is less painful. It never happens that way though, does it.

Next up was the long drive to Clayton to return the Evolutions. The woman in the shop still didn't believe that the Evolutions was not a good substitute for the Kojis. Never mind, 'tis over now. I got a full refund.

Then up across the city to Runners World in Kew (recommended by an orienteering friend). The young woman who served me is obviously very clued up, because she believed me about the Evolutions. She said that ASICS had changed the whole structure of the shoe. Like, I knew that already. I tried on the Brooks stability shoe, and they behaved much like the Evolutions - pushing my left foot off the shoe. Also, too wide across the forefoot. The Saucony was a lot like the Kojis, and felt good on a quick run up the street.

So, will give them a proper test tonight.

I still need to find a podiatrist though, I think. My orthotics are old, and I'd like to have two pairs of shoes so I can rotate them, and so I won't ever be in the position of not having ANY shoes that I can comfortably wear.