. In motion-control and stability shoes, the heel counter commonly reaches further down the inside of the shoe to help control overpronation. Impact ForceWhen your foot hits the ground, the force that travels through the leg is about 2.5 times your body weight

.Best for Wet off-road days.Contact 0161 366 8207; www.hillyclothing.co.ukLewisKit Merino Wool Padley £10 Fibre content: 42% merino wool, 42% acrylic, 14% nylon, 2% elastaneThey say This loop-piled thermal winter sock provides cushioning and shock absorption

The Gossamer had excellent moisture management due to Brooks' Equilibrium heat transfer. Testers also praised the sock’s performance in wet conditions. Silver Sox Cushion Foot Quarter Length £14 Fibre content 57.5% speedry, 18.2% spandex, 5.5% nylon, 18.8% X

midsole provides high-impact cushioning, making it an extremely comfortable ride, while its springy rear foot 'X-dome' insert provides support for overpronators while giving your foot a bit of bounce, which helps in the transition. A neat final touch

watches on test is its heart rate monitoring functions. There's just the one hear-rate zone compared with the Polar's five, and there are no features like Polar's OwnIndex V02 test.Contact www.nike.com; 0870 700 0988Suunto T6 - £310 (£250 without the foot

with.Contact www.1000mile.co.uk; 01923 242 233Brooks Adrenaline GTS – £8A snug, supportive fit and extra-cushioning under the heel and forefoot make the Adrenaline an exceptionally comfortable sock for long runs.Contact www.brooksrunning.co.uk; 01903

of the sole for a plusher ride. Under Armour Heatgear Lo Cut, £10.01 (pack of two) Contact www.underarmour.com The heavy ribbing and mesh support on the arch meant they stayed

's flagship Trance 5 (favourably) against Asics's previous flagship, the Gel Kayano, and throws in reviews of the Reebok Premier range for good measure.Richard Davis, 14st 8lbs and after 400 miles still delighted with his New Balance 1050s (Richard also wrote

Running shoes are designed to help protect our bodies from the impact force of each footfall. These forces are proportional to a runner's weight, so a 15-stone person, for example, produces 50 per cent more force with each running stride than

, and the bumpy daisy-chain lace design will prevent your laces from coming undone. And for those with unusually shaped feet, the 902 comes in a range of widths. Contact www.newbalance.co.uk Saucony Grid Type A2, £70 Weight 180gClearly designed for racing