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

There are two camps in the trail running world. The first believe that a waterproof trail shoe is as much use as a wire-wool thong. What you need, they say, is a shoe with wide open mesh that lets water in quickly, and then lets it out just

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