, appalled by the price of petrol and desperate to squeeze in a run before a congested working day, a novice adventure racer looking for a resistance session or just an average runner who needs a flexible means of carrying kit to and from training

for runners who don’t want to wear waterproof shoes but don’t want wet feet. They look wide and bulky but have a snug, easy fit. Despite the light weight the outsole is aggressive and durable, providing protection from rough ground. The only downsides were

A long-sleeved jacket could be the most expensive and under-utilised piece of kit in your running wardrobe. If it's fully waterproof, it doesn't breathe. If it really breathes, it isn't waterproof. Even if it does a good job of both, it's too warm