Weight 325gEvaluation The Climacool Trail is a great shoe for running off-road on dusty tracks when the sun is beating down. It has just the right amount of grip, and the ventilated upper and midsole keep your feet nice and cool. It even weighs

Weight 372gEvaluation Asics is one of those firms that makes trail shoes that are very similar to its road models. The original Eagle Trail was more an off-road version of the Gel Nimbus than an out-and-out trail shoe. The new Eagle Trail is still a

There are as many types of trail shoe as there are trails, though they all have features in common. We’ve put eight of the best through their paces on the muddiest, rockiest, hardest ground we could find. The shoes we tested fall in to three broad

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

Up mountains, through mud slicks and across rivers – trail running requires a shoe that’s fit for purpose. So we put eight of the best through their paces on the muddiest, rockiest, wettest, hardest ground we could find. TESTING CRITERIA Fit

There’s a lot to think about when running off road, so be prepared for the worst mother nature can throw at you with our guide to the best trail shoes on offer. Testing CriteriaFit and comfort Is the shoe snug, tight or loose? Is it breathable or do

UK Trail Running Championships, Cotgrave: Sunday, May 20WHY RUN IT?Held over a scenic course (over an approximate marathon distance), this figure-of-eight route is extremely tough with 1500ft of climbing. There are also races over eight miles and 44

Weight 319gEvaluation Asics is a past master at producing sturdy, no-frills budget trail shoes. Models such as the Gel Guts and Trespass were perfect for runners who did a bit of trail running, but didn't want to spend a fortune. The Trail Attack

) Burnham Beeches Half-Marathon  (London, August 23)Ufdance Runners Quest Half-Marathon  (London, August 23) Pewsey Vale Half-Marathon  (Wiltshire, August 30) Salisbury 5-4-3-2-1 Trail Marathon, August 9 Salisbury 5-4-3-2-1 Trail

K Trail Race (Dumfries and Galloway, June 15) Mabie Forest in Dumfriesshire has been a mountain bikers’ and walkers’ mecca for many years now. But this new 10K, organised by Dumfries Border Harriers, will be the first time runners have had