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

AdidasA3 Twin Strike (cushioned) £100 Nova Runner (cushioned) £50 AsicsMesa Trail (off-road) £55 BrooksAdrenaline GTS (stability) £75 MerrellFlash (cushioned) £65 NikeAir Structure Triax (stability) £70 Air Thielsen (off-road) £70 Air Trail Pegasus

(off-road) £60 New Balance752 (cushioned) £65 765 (stability) £65 780 (off-road) £50 880 (cushioned) £60 905 (off-road) £70 NikeAir Max Moto (stability) £75Air Spiridon (performance) £80 Air Zoom Swift (performance) £80 ReebokPremier FSM (stability) £80

AsicsAsics Gel Orient (off-road) £55 EccoEcco RXP 3040 (stability) £85 Ecco RXP 1000 (stability) £60 Helly HansenHelly Hansen Trail Beater (off-road) £80 New Balance854 (stability) £70 North FaceNorth Face Vapor Light (off-road) £70 Puma

AdidasAdistar Trail (off-road) £90 Adidas Adistar Control (motion control) £90 Adidas Brevard (motion control) £70 Adidas Response Control (stability) £60 AsicsAsics Gel Tioga (off-road) £45 Asics Gel Trabuco (off-road) £65 BrooksBrooks Epiphany