Weight 334gEvaluation While Inov8’s Mudroc models are among the best examples of extreme off-road shoes – where grip is the most important consideration – they aren’t exactly ideal for long, lazy runs in the trails. Having realised this, Inov8 has

runners, or lighter runners who are running long enough distances for their heels to touch the ground significantly.

that they found the Belus perfect for speedwork, short runs and even long races. (If you need extra stability, the Complete Heras is practically the same shoe, but with a small medial post – for £5 more.)In Short Another great performance trainer from Puma

Weight 340gEvaluation Salomon has done a good job of making the Flagstaff its most runnable shoe yet. Even pure trail-running shoes aren’t normally this light, and yet it’s more protective than nearly all of them. That’s good and bad. Good because

Weight 289gEvaluation Performance trainers often capture what’s best about running. The best ones make you feel fast and free, while providing far more cushioning and support than a racing shoe ever could. Many runners find them ideal for 10-mile

Weight 360gEvaluation Salomon has carved itself a healthy niche in the adventure-racing market with a range of shoes that are wonderfully protective, if a little hefty and rigid for those who just want to run in them. That has changed with its new

Weight 305g Evaluation In the three years since Montrail was launched in the UK, this niche American brand has become a favourite with off-road runners and adventure racers. The Melee is a good reason why. It’s a simple shoe but an effective one

it more of a reliable distance shoe than a brisk model. If you have no biomechanical problems but nevertheless want a reasonably stable base to do long runs on, the Preleus is aimed at you. Still, do try the £60 Cumulus alongside it. Some weartesters

, enhanced EVA, which partly explains the Glycerin’s weight increase over the Hyperion, which it replaces. The Substance 257 helps make the Glycerin a natural shoe for long training runs, as it absorbs shock and supports the foot well. It may also be a shoe

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