and in knee-deep mud.The result – a well-cushioned, fairly stable shoe with deep rubber lugs and three removable spikes – admittedly isn’t the most practical shoe we’ve ever seen. With the spikes in place, the soft-surface grip is excellent: better than a good

.Recommended for Neutral runners, heel strikers and mild overpronators who want a soft-surface shoe that combines a fast feel with stability and durability

Weight PBT: 294g; Racer: 275gEvaluation Changes happen only occasionally in the world of fell shoes, so a new Walsh is big news – even though it may sound like small news. Walsh has developed a new abrasion-resistant overlay, and used it to upgrade

.Recommended for Neutral runners, heel strikers and mild overpronators who want a soft-surface shoe that combines a fast feel with stability and durability

Weight 277gEvaluation Asics’s lightweight trainers are nearly always gems of stripped-down performance, and this replacement to the Gel Lyte DS fits the bill. It’s not cushioned enough for long distances on hard surfaces, but for responsiveness

monochrome RC230, which we said was a shoe that would suit lightweight, fast and efficient runners for short distances and speedwork on soft surfaces. The same goes for the 240. That’s because while the rearfoot offers the kind of cushioning you’d expect in a

); and the midsole is better suited to hard surfaces (firmer, thinner midsoles are more responsive off-road).In short It’s not a conventional trail shoe, but the Restless offers plenty of grip and a protective midsole. It’s also light, and relatively stable

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

Weight 378gEvaluation Nike’s top-end trail shoes had gone off the boil over the last couple of years because they showcased the company’s flat, sticky-rubber G-Tek outsoles. These outsoles were great on dry surfaces, but hopeless on mud, so Nike

if the cushioning suits your weight.In short The Air Durham is a plush, back-to-basics shoe for moderate to severe overpronators. Just check to see that the cushioning isn’t too soft, especially if you’re a heavy runner.Try it on if you liked Mizuno Wave Foundation