The short version
The Corso Runner Mid is sold as a lifestyle shoe but is the only one in this group that survived our running protocol without structural complaint.
What the lab measured
Energy return 58.7 percent, which is unremarkable for a running shoe and excellent for this category. Durometer 55C, drifting only four points across 400km. Torsional rigidity was the highest in the lifestyle group.
Weight 302g in a UK 9, stack 28mm heel, 20mm forefoot.
Where it disappoints
The mid collar chafes without a crew sock, and the outsole squeaks badly on polished floors from around 150km. Neither is fatal, both are irritating.
Verdict
The best option here if your day involves a genuine commute rather than a walk to the car.
