. The waffle grip on the sole struggles on shale but copes excellently on most other surfaces Contact www.nikerunning.com New Balance MT 800GR, £50Weight 320gDurability is a key requirement of trail shoes, and the New Balance 800 doesn't disappoint

feel this gave. The thick Vibram Trail outsole was grippy and protective. This is one of the more supportive shoes we tested, with pronation control in the midsole, so it’s great for heavier runners. However, on hard-packed surfaces our tester found

-2 degrees.You’ll be underusing your gluteals, hamstrings and lower back muscles because you don’t have a static surface to push off from as you run. You’ll need to do excercises strengthen them separately.You’ll also need to stretch your iliotibial band

-built workouts each (their details are also stored separately, so everyone can track their progress). It also has adjustable shock-absorption, so you can change it to replicate different running surfaces, or to suit different surfaces in your house. The graphics

tightening the laces pointless. The reinforced toecap gave the shoe extra solidity but made it inflexible to run in, as did the hard cushioning and stacked-heel effect. The low-depth tread performed well on different surfaces. Good for heavier runners

’ve enlisted the advice of some top kit experts to give you the definitive answer to your queries in our Q+A guide to keeping your gear running.SHOESQ: How can I tell when it’s time to replace my shoes?A: It’s tough – your favourite pair of shoes might feel

Price from £115 (depending on frame and lens combo)Weight 22gAs well as filtering 100 per cent of UV light, the lenses in this polarised edition are engineered to block the blinding rays magnified by flat surfaces such as water and roads. They also

How tough is the pack? Is it suitable for running on all surfaces and in all weathers? Weight/Bulk Is the size and weight of the pack bulky or economical in relation to the number of features and size of bladder? Added Extras How many additional

GETTY IMAGESIf you’re just getting started, don’t be befuddled by terms like wicking, pronation or GPS. Get everything you need - not what the shop assistant wants to sell you – with our guide to key kit essentials.If you’ve been running for a

feel pinching along the top of your foot when you step forward, your collar heights are too high, your laces are too tight, or you are using an extra eyelet you don't need. OutsoleAs the shoe's bottommost surface, the outsole supplies