If uncomfortable experience has convinced you that damp, cold feet and sopping wet shoes are part and parcel of winter running in the UK then there's a good chance that you've been tempted to try one of the many new shoes designed to keep

can throw at them. With the latter camp in mind most manufacturers now produce an off-road shoe that, as well as providing traction on rough ground, also offers complete protection from H2O. We've put 10 of them to the test.Asics Gel-Eagle Trail Gore

firm behind the Mudroc – is launching three more shoes onto the off-road market.The first of these is a stripped-down version of the original Mudroc, the Mudroc 280. (The 280 refers to the shoe’s weight, and the first Mudroc is now the 290.)The Mudroc

is even more of an 'in-betweener' shoe. The hard-wearing upper is grafted onto a road shoe midsole, and the outsole lugs are aggressive but not much more than many road models. The Attack is probably the least competent off-roader in Asics's range

Weight 308gEvaluation Whether you choose the Flyroc or the Terroc will probably simply come down to weight. There’s little to choose between the shoes' features – both have the same midsole and are built on the same last.The Flyroc feels slightly

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

hybrid road/trail shoe than a pure off-roader. The midsole is stable, cushioned and protective, providing a smooth ride on road, and is fine for longer runs on hard, dry trails. The Lava Run's Vibram – a durable rubber usually found on walking boots

categories: fast, light off-road racers; extra-rugged road-type shoes with cushioning and stability features; and middle-ground shoes, with rugged outsoles but some stability and cushioning. Adidas Supernova Trail 5, £75 Weight 350gThis looks like a rugged

Contact www.timberlandonline.co.uk Timberland is new to off-road running, and the results were mixed. On the plus side, the shoe was responsive, had good cushioning, flexibility and grip, and the Gore-Tex upper was breathable and protective

Up mountains, through mud slicks and across rivers – trail running requires a shoe that’s fit for purpose. So we put eight of the best through their paces on the muddiest, rockiest, wettest, hardest ground we could find. TESTING CRITERIA Fit