SALOMONSalomon UK, Annecy House, Wade Road, Basingstoke, Hants RG24 8FL;0800 389 4350; www.salomonsports.co.uk2005 MODELSOFF-ROADXA Pro 3D 2004 MODELSOFF-ROADXA Pro 2003 MODELSOFF-ROADXA-Series 2002 MODELSOFF-ROADFlagstaff |XA-Pro 2001 MODELSOFF-ROADRaid Race Raid Sport

We've reviewed a newer version since we published this.Weight 304gEvaluation The Salomon XA Series is a racing flat for the trail market. Instead of a heavy, element-protected upper, you get a lightweight, highly-breathable, sock-like affair

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 400gEvaluation Salomon’s shoes are a familiar sight at its two-day adventure races, and at longer raids. They have a strong emphasis on protection, and they’re packed with innovation: the kevlar lacing system designed to tighten the upper

protective shoe for gravel roads and rocky ground, but not for slippery mud, the Raid Sport is a well-thought-out, midweight option. It’s good for continental-style trail races, but it’s not a fast running shoe.Try it if you liked Salomon Raid Race (£80

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

The X-A Pro GTX is a Gore-Tex version of the X-A Pro, which was launched in the spring. The posted midsole is quite firm with a rigid forefoot. In fact, the whole shoe feels quite stiff compared with the off-road models from the big manufacturers. The key to the shoe is the Gore-...

and wicks well. Testers commented that the cut was flattering - preserving their modesty - and liked the soft feel of the fabric. Sniff test Three runs Contact www.ronhill.comSalomon Raid Short-Sleeved Zip T - £40 This top is designed for adventure

Don’t let the wind break you – get kitted out in this gale-proof gear and run through all the seasonsSalomon Sonic Skin Jacket, £140 At first glance, this top-end jacket doesn’t appear comfortable, with a boxy look and quite stiff material. Once on

’re visible in traffic. Contact www.lowealpine.com; 01539 740 840Salomon Raid Revo 20 – £40Capacity 17L Weight 228gThis is the best-selling pack in Salomon’s Fast & Light concept range. It’s certainly light, weighing in at less than a third of some