and chunky, without being heavy. If protection rather than responsiveness is your main desire (eg for long runs), it could work for you. The Pantera Plus has a unique mix of qualities, particularly its forefoot stability.Try it on if you liked Adidas Piedmont

make the FGT340 and 320 the best-balanced shoes Fila has made yet, and ones that are worth seeking out if the big-brand alternatives don’t hit the spot for youTry it if you liked Fila Rejuvenate Plus (£80); Nike Air Structure Triax (£70); Adidas

the laces and genuinely creates a snugger fit.In short The Wave Creation has ironed out its niggles and established itself as a luxuriously cushioned, reasonably stable shoe that will be especially good for forefoot strikers.Try it on if you liked Adidas

, and it’s especially good for faster runners.Try it on if you liked Adidas Supernova (£70); New Balance 829 (£60); Brooks Hyperion 2 (£80)

Rider. In short The Wave Rider is one of the best cushioning shoes on the market. The Creation is its plusher upgrade. Need we say more?Try it if you liked Mizuno Wave Creation (£85) and Wave Rider (£70); Adidas Equipment Exigence (£85, discontinued

sacrificing cushioning and stability.Try it if you liked Adidas Supernova (£70); Nike Air Span Triax (£65); Asics DS Trainer (£80)

snugger-fitting, equally dependable all-day shoe. It will keep your toes dry in damp conditions, but it won’t be good for crossing rivers because its waterproof upper won’t let water escape.Try it on if you liked Montrail Leona Divide (£60); Adidas Trediac

around, but it’s protective, very well made and competitively priced.Try it if you liked Montrail Leona Divide (£55); Timberland Pathseeker (£70); Adidas Brahma (£60)

, flexible and sure-footed: even though its weight doesn’t hint at its speed, the 904’s profile makes it one of the top three off-road performers in the non-fell-running market.Try it if you liked Adidas Equipment Davos (£60, discontinued); Nike Air Terra

); Adidas Response Trail (£60); Puma Entice (£50)