Weight 377gEvaluation The Trail is another example of a trail shoe based on a road model. So, you get a more aggressive outsole and a tougher upper, plus a nicely cushioned midsole. There’s a second density in the forefoot, rather than the usual

This model may still be available on clearance. But we've reviewed a newer version since we published this.Weight 381gEvaluation As its weight suggests, the Gel Eagle Trail is an off-road shoe that’s practical and protective rather than exhilarating

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

-road, you won’t be unhappy with this shoe. Other plusses to the Trail Pegasus are a heavily waffled outsole that improves grip in mud. The upper, with its reinforcements around the toes and a sturdy overlay should prove durable in the rough-and-tumble world

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

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

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

AdidasA3 Twin Strike (cushioned) £100 Nova Runner (cushioned) £50 AsicsMesa Trail (off-road) £55 BrooksAdrenaline GTS (stability) £75 MerrellFlash (cushioned) £65 NikeAir Structure Triax (stability) £70 Air Thielsen (off-road) £70 Air Trail Pegasus