. It had a real running-shoe midsole, and a clever, highly adjustable strapping system that was particularly snug around the midfoot. You wouldn’t exactly race in it, but you could quite easily forget that you weren’t wearing a running shoe. Not so with its

cushioning. The difference is in the slip-on upper. It’s not as stable as a laced upper, but it’s a step up from other slip-on training shoes because a cross-over cover helps to keep your foot secure.If you’re going to run for more than 20 minutes at a time

Weight 390gEvaluation You probably know about adventure racing by now. It’s the off-road run-bike-kayak competition that can take anywhere from six hours to six days non-stop. Some racers wear fast, grippy trail shoes from running brands. Others

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

Weight 253gEvaluation You have to work quite hard to get over the plain looks of the 1001. And then you have to actually run in the shoe to discover that, because of the bulky cushioning cartridge, the rearfoot ride only becomes smooth above walking

This model may still be available on clearance. But we've reviewed a newer version since we published this.Weight 398gEvaluation The Rolls Royce of the Asics range – and some would argue running shoes in general – has reached the grand old age of 10

– as with Merrell, one pull secures the shoe – means that your foot always feels nicely supported. A perfect shoe for off-road racing.Contact www.salomonsports.com; 01256 479 555Teva X-1 £70Teva is best known for its sport sandals – including some designed

Welcome to the RUNNER'S WORLD Shoe Guide archive!Four times a year, Runner's World publishes test reports of all the new running shoes on the market. This is a company-by-company archive of those reports. Most shoes are updated annually by the shoe

Weight 355g Evaluation Despite being an outdoor brand rather than a running company, The North Face has produced a number of shoes that have proved popular with our off-road and adventure-racing weartesters. The Flight Trail is a decent entry

Weight 325gEvaluation The Climacool Trail is a great shoe for running off-road on dusty tracks when the sun is beating down. It has just the right amount of grip, and the ventilated upper and midsole keep your feet nice and cool. It even weighs