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

on looks, it’s quite tough, with plenty of protection around the heel and a high cut to keep out trail debris. In short A road-runner friendly, stable, long-distance off-road shoe for occasional road forays.Try it on if you liked New Balance 704 (£54

This model may still be available on clearance. But we've reviewed a newer version since we published this.Weight 380gEvaluation This is one of the most refreshing shoes of the autumn; exactly what an off-road shoe should be. It is simple

that feet tend to get much warmer than normal – unless it’s really cold. And don’t think it’s an off-road shoe, as the outsole pattern is actually exactly the same as the Air Max Moto.

additions, particularly its top-of-the-range X-A Pro. It still offers much of the same midsole and upper protection, but in lighter, faster, more responsive shoes. While the X-A Pro is not as runner-friendly as the Flagstaff, it clearly has its roots

ADIDAS SWOOP £59.99One of Adidas’s very best off-road shoes, the three-year-old Equipment Davos (see below), gets a new name and a slightly more reinforced upper. At a swift 307g, it’s built a good reputation as a more comfortable – and only

trail shoe. But you can’t leave the spikes in for hard surfaces, which means that it’s no good for runs which combine the two. Still, if you can divide your off-road runs into those that need a normal trail shoe (ie the Extrano with its spikes removed

This model may still be available on clearance. But we've reviewed a newer version since we published this.Weight 368gEvaluation When shoe companies originally decided that off-road models had to be built like tanks, New Balance was one of the prime

fit for a Saucony shoe.In short A good option for trail races or faster-paced off-road training, the Harrier scores well on grip and responsiveness. Unless you’re a heavy or unstable runner, it should be on your off-road shortlist.Try it if you liked

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