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 latest incarnation of one of Nike’s longest running shoes continues last year’s trend to a more runner-friendly product. In truth, this was a move that started last year, but the new shoe has extended the Tubular Air midsole technology from only

Weight 429gEvaluation Reebok’s latest six-pod DMX shoe tips the scales well over 400g, which is heavy for a straightforward cushioned shoe, but Reebok has softened the system of moving-air chambers to make iy feel less heavy than it is (and lighter

Weight 312g Evaluation Previous Reebok shoes that have used its one-piece Ultralyte midsole and outsole material have been by far the firm's best products. Shoes such as the Electrolyte and Fusion V were good racing shoes for the heavier runner

Weight 370gEvaluation While a number of firms are producing fast, grippy shoes that have obviously been designed as pure off-road shoes from the ground up, others still produce trail shoes that are closer to their road running models

Weight 270gEvaluation The Response Comp combines the feel of a training shoe and a racing shoe to good effect. Its fit is relatively relaxed, and it has way above average cushioning for a racing shoe (though far less, of course, than a normal

We've reviewed a newer version since we published this.Weight 350gEvaluation The 1021 was a plush, nicely cushioned shoe that appealed to runners who loved a soft ride. It’s replacement, the 1022, is all that and more. New Balance has softened

Weight 272gEvaluation For quite a while, Puma has been particularly strong in the category of performance training shoes. The Meditation continues that trend, and at a great price. It is a light, fast-feeling and relatively stable shoe

Weight 371gEvaluation Sometimes the only way to find out whether an offbeat idea works is to try it. Credit to Adidas, then, for mating a trail shoe with a cross-country spike to see if they could make a shoe that’s equally at home on easy trails

Weight 304gEvaluation This shoe’s predecessor, the Aeroflow, singularly failed to make an impression on us last year. While the shoe was good and light, our test samples were firm, and the upper was badly fitting and – to put it charitably – quite