. In short A hybrid road/trail trainer – the outsole isn’t noticeably grippier than many road shoes. And we’re not 100 per cent convinced that the second density in the forefoot adds a great deal.Try it on if you liked New Balance 705; Brooks Trespass.
. On the most positive side, think of it as the off-road version of the £85 Gel Nimbus, which is a successful road shoe, particularly among efficient, heavy runners who like the well-cushioned firmness of Asicss SpEVA midsole material.The Eagle Trail also has a
Weight 355g Evaluation Despite being an outdoor brand rather than a running company, The North Face has produced a number of shoes that have proved popular with our off-road and adventure-racing weartesters. The Flight Trail is a decent entry
Weight 375gEvaluation Until now, the only way to get a Pegasus with the added stability provided by second density has been to customise a Pegasus 2000 at the Nike ID website. The Trail Pegasus joining the road Pegasus and the winterised Storm
Weight 361gEvaluation You’re spoilt for choice if you’re after a decent trail shoe with an Asics label attached. There’s the good value Gel Guts, the top-of-the-range Eagle Trail 2 and the latest addition to the range, the Mesa Trail. The Mesa Trail
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
. However it’s a good shoe for heavier runners looking for a road/trail hybrid, with a supportive upper and midfoot and DynaThane cushioning in the heel. It feels heavy and inflexible to run in but wears better on hard ground. Great for Running on hard
is made from Vibram but the profile is closer to that of a road shoe than a true off-roader. Keep it for dry, firm trails.Contact www.merrell.com; 01179 636 363Keen Ochoco £90Keen is a new name in the trail-shoe market and sport sandals have, until now
-neutral runners? The North Face: Arnuva 50 Boa, £90Weight 355g A versatile shoe, the Arnuva 50 Boa can be used to run on trails, muddy dirt paths and even road. Snug and responsive, its weight belies the fact that it packs a lot of technology. A dual-density EVA
