to you, all you need to know is that Walsh and the other fell-shoe manufacturers make amazingly grippy shoes for running on hillsides, mud and soft surfaces. They’re basic, but effective.In short Walsh’s new X’treme shoes gain durability for rocky running

Weight 367gEvaluation It’s just over a year since Nike introduced Shox, its first major cushioning alternative to Air, to the UK. And, with the D, we’ve arrived at the third version of the Shox running shoe. The Ds are a steady evolution

has only made simple improvements for the Addiction’s fifth incarnation.The main change is the use of a higher quality midsole foam (Substance 257), which now runs the whole length of the shoe, rather than in just the rearfoot. This is combined

flagship running shoe.When you’re food shopping, you expect the store’s own products to be budget alternatives to big brand names. At £56, though, the TRKAs are in direct competition with some big hitters – the £60 Nike Air Pegasus for one. Like name

, and at an excellent price. It’s a combination of off-road protection and minimalism in the one shoe, with a beautiful wide fit, soft ride and low profile stability. It’s the kind of shoe that would be equally comfortable in an off-road ultra or for short runs

This model may still be available on clearance. But we've reviewed a newer version since we published this. Weight 345g Evaluation The Nike Air Pegasus 2002 is a great shoe - offering a roomy fit, a smooth ride and soft cushioning. So the Storm

Weight 362gEvaluation The Thielsen is from Nike’s ACG rather than its core running range and was designed with the trails around the firm’s Oregon HQ in mind. These trails are not unlike British off-road conditions, which is why this is a pretty

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

provides a feeling that this is a shoe to run quickly in. The forefoot feel is better than the Spiridon’s, too – far more protective and cushioned – and the transition from heel to toe is particularly smooth.In short This is the best of the two new caged

Weight 360gEvaluation Avia made a welcome return to the UK running market this spring with two decent shoes – the ECS-Teem and ECS-Scape. Both shoes showcased their take on the ‘mechanical’ midsole – the Ecto-Cantilever System where polyurethane