Weight 372gEvaluation Asics is one of those firms that makes trail shoes that are very similar to its road models. The original Eagle Trail was more an off-road version of the Gel Nimbus than an out-and-out trail shoe. The new Eagle Trail is still a

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

Campbell, an advanced concepts materials engineer at Brooks. "Do some research, and if the shoes are over four years old, steer clear."Q: Is it alright to use my running shoes for other sports?A: You wouldn't use your ballet pumps for rock climbing

and well-cushioned, it had one big flaw: it was too curved. That meant it wasn’t stable enough for the overpronators it was designed for.Now Brooks has developed a new last (the mould on which shoes are built), and used it to make the Trance straighter

, and itscarbon kevlar midsole plate adds a perceptible smoothness and spring to the forefoot feel of the shoes in which it is used. The F1 High Speed is the fourth Fila shoe to use this plate. The good news is that as an everyday neutral trainer it has an above

using a lacing technique that holds your feet securely in position? 3) Do you kick the heel of your foot back against the running shoe heel before lacing the shoe up? You should.4) Do you wear socks? If not, you should. If you do wear socks, try using

What to look for in a trail shoeThere are a lot of similarities between your normal training shoes and a model designed for off-road use, but don't confuse the two. On a firm, well-groomed trail, your road shoes should survive. Add mud, moisture

-neutral runners? The North Face: Arnuva 50 Boa, £90Weight 355g A versatile shoe, the Arnuva 50 Boa can be used to run on trails, muddy dirt paths and even road. Snug and responsive, its weight belies the fact that it packs a lot of technology. A dual-density EVA

wetsuit as you exit the water. 14. Put your helmet on before touching your bike and only take it off when your bike is racked. 15. If you are going to jump on your bike, practise. Also practise getting off it. 16. Use elastic laces in your running shoes

Weight 338gEvaluation Avia possibly makes some of the best shoes you’ll never see. That’s because after a brief re-appearance in 1999, the company had distribution problems in the UK. But it’s back, initially with a high-mileage stability shoe