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

– for whom it works better on softer surfaces rather than the road. (Review of previous model follows)Complete AboundPuma's brisk statement shoe, the Inhale (see review below), gets a new upper and a slightly improved rearfoot landing. Quicker, efficient

and rename two of its shoes – its racing version, and its slightly reinforced fell training shoe, the PBII.Everything else is the same as before, but the overlay makes a noticeable difference on rocky surfaces. It gives the foot a little more protection

and cons. On the positive side, it offers arare degree of stability andmidsole durability for its light weight. It also has a flexible forefoot which grips extremely well on soft (but not slippery) surfaces – so it’s a fast, confident shoe if you take

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

This model may still be available on clearance. But we've reviewed a newer version since we published this.Weight 410gEvaluation Good news for Nike-lovers with serious stability problems. After four years without a real motion control shoe, Nike has