-oriented forefoot. Grip is fair, though not perfect if you’ll be cutting across open fells, and our only design niggle with the shoe is that the clever lacing system doesn’t hold the ankle collar as snugly as it could do.In short The Raid Race is built

This model may still be available on clearance. But we've reviewed a newer version since we published this.Weight 381gEvaluation As its weight suggests, the Gel Eagle Trail is an off-road shoe that’s practical and protective rather than exhilarating

stability, by encouraging pronation. Montrail uses it to make the shoe more nimble on turns and intricate terrain. In theory, the curved last (and its added lateral support) could also help to reduce the likelihood of ankle sprains.If you’re a moderate

over the ankle collar, but it does make the Crested Butte pretty warm in all but the lowest temperatures.In short The new Crested Butte is a sign that Nike is thinking about grip again when it comes to off-road shoes. But unless you really want its Gore

-Tex shoes – the Wave Arashi is no exception. Achieving a tight fit around the ankles is hard, though, so don't completely submerge the shoe. See reader reviewsSalomon Trail Pro XCR, £85, 385g Gripping stuff The Salomon Cushioning System means a plug

Weight 368gEvaluation Once known purely as a big-guy company, New Balance is now making more shoes for lighter and faster runners. Like its decent 730 and 830, the all-new 1040 is built for responsiveness, with a low-profile midsole and a very

This model may still be available on clearance. But we've reviewed a newer version since we published this.A new upper – including a sensuously padded ankle collar – is the only change to this agreeably protective and leisurely-paced stability shoe

Weight 374gEvaluation The new A3 looks similar to Nike’s high-durability Shox shoes – but is it just the same thing without a Swoosh? The answer is yes and no. Yes, in that it’s a shoe with an emphasis on rearfoot cushioning, and one that’s well

Hi-Tec Lava Run £50If you associate Hi-Tec with the old-fashioned, budget Silver Shadow running shoe, it's time to broaden your mind. The relaunch of Hi-Tec as a running brand has resulted in some surprisingly good shoes. The Lava Run is more of a