MONTRAILBeta Climbing Designs, Javlin House, 3-5 Edgedale Road, Sheffield , S7 2BQ; 0114 255 8882; www.betaclimbingdesigns.com www.montrail.com 2005 MODELSOFF-ROADMasai Hardrock 2002 MODELSOFF-ROADDiez Vista Melee2001 MODELSOFF-ROADHurricane Ridge

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

Weight 381gEvaluation The Wasatch II is designed for slightly more technical running than Montrail's Leona Divide was, with deeper outsole tread, and a strongly curved last.A curved last is unusual in a trail shoe, because in one sense it reduces

Weight 340gEvaluation The Diez Vista is an off-road shoe designed to feel more like a road shoe, an idea that is new for Montrail, but not for the market. That feel is in the forefoot, which is much more flexible than on other Montrail shoes

Weight 399gEvaluation The Hurricane Ridge is an out-and-out off-road shoe from a brand which is favoured by adventure racers and all-day runners for its comfort and dependability. If you’ve seen Montrail’s Leona Divide), the Hurricane Ridge

is the insole for you - exceptional cushioning.Contact www.sofsole.com Sole Custom Footbeds Ultra-Cushioning - £35As with the Montrail insoles, the Sole footbeds can be heated for an improved fit. Unlike the Montrails there isn’t a plastic insert under the heel

it a little heavy and clumpy.Great for Long distance on difficult groundContact www.lafuma.com Montrail Continental Divide, £75 Weight 370gThis shoe is already popular with ultrarunners and is an easy shoe for road runners to get used to. It has a

Mudclaw (off-road) £65 MizunoMizuno Wave Creation 6 (cushioning) £90 Mizuno Wave Rider 8 (cushioned) £70 BEST UPDATEMizuno Wave Inspire (stability) £70 Mizuno Wave Exodus (stability) £60 MontrailMontrail Masai (off-road) £60 Montrail Hardrock (off

extreme shoes so it should appeal to a larger audience than just fell-runners. Grip from the big lugs is good, if not as reliable as that of the Walsh or Montrail, but you're still unlikely to find yourself in many situations where it'll be found wanting

The Trabuco is built for off-road comfort rather than speed, but its sturdy protection comes with good forefoot flexibility, a smooth ride and a good fit.Try it if you liked New Balance 804 (£60); North Face Ultra 100 (£80); Montrail Leona Divide (£60)