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Beaverton-based rivals. Nike made a bombproof fell shoe last year, but one that was so stiff and heavy that it won few admirers. It seems that Adidas listened to more fell runners when the Davos was at the design stage. Admittedly, the shoe still tips

Davos which it replaces. It’s certainly light enough to appeal to even the sternest traditionalists, and its wafer-thin midsole means that it’s sure-footed and highly responsive. The fit is promising, too – the three broad Adidas stripes loop

, 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

have the edge over Walsh’s, some of their qualities – including price – are better.Try it on if you liked Walsh range (£55-£62); Adidas Equipment Davos (£60); New Balance RX Terrain (£55)