.The RW Shoe Lab has once again been fired up and we thrashed these shoes to within an inch of their lives to see how they respond to the pounding you lot are likely to give them out on the road. Runner's World is the only publication in the world
This model may still be available on clearance. But we've reviewed a newer version since we published this.Weight 380gEvaluation This is one of the most refreshing shoes of the autumn; exactly what an off-road shoe should be. It is simple
? Is today an off-road day? Got to find my trail shoes!Eventually though, the pile of used shoes grows dangerously high. Even then, I can’t bring myself to simply throw them away, so l take them to a local homeless shelter. The old shoes may have outlived
Weight 340gEvaluation Primarily a manufacturer of walking shoes, Merrell has dabbled in the trail running market with limited success. Undeterred, it is now entering the already crowded road shoe category by introducing the Flash. In an effort
direct lift from the old GRID Kyotee. That makes it a decent off-road shoe for all surfaces except thick mud, as its small triangular lugs give a decent grip in both the forefoot and rearfoot.The only change is to the upper, which now has more durable
number of off-road duathlons, and the tricky conditions only add spice to these events.Taking part in the occasional grimy, frosty duathlon will leave you primed for next season. But you have to know what you're doing.A Shoe InAppropriate footwear
's waffle - it's not as aggressive as the new Phassad or Teocalli, but it does offer more grip on the rough stuff than a road shoe. The first version of the Storm Pegasus was great off-road but a little slippery on wet roads - the latest outsole uses a
of off-road running.In short Regular Pegasus wearers might find the second density a little obtrusive at first, as the ride doesnt feel quite as plush. But as the shoe performs well on the road too, you could consider the Trail Pegasus if youre a more
runners off the Jazz. It keeps some key things the same: mainly an outsole with deep, triangular lugs that makes it good for both on- and off-road; and reasonable stability for a neutral shoe. (This has a cutaway midfoot and a plastic shank, which makes
fit for a Saucony shoe.In short A good option for trail races or faster-paced off-road training, the Harrier scores well on grip and responsiveness. Unless youre a heavy or unstable runner, it should be on your off-road shortlist.Try it if you liked
