Weight 283gEvaluation When the Mudroc was launched last year, we were immediately impressed by this lightweight, sure-footed off-road gem. So much so, in fact, that we voted it one of our favourite products of 2003. Now Inov8 – the small British

Weight 209gEvaluation Think of the Speed Racer as the more basic alternative to Nike’s Air Sock Flame – which is a brutal thing to say, as Reebok perfected the outsole-free technology that both shoes use years ago. Both shoes have cushioning that

Weight 218gEvaluation The Equipment Neftanga is one of the very best racing shoes on the market for distances under 5K. Its entire forefoot is made from Adidas’s springy Adiprene+ cushioning material, which gives it an incredibly smooth, flexible

-oriented suspension. If you love the feeling of power as you push off from the ground in speedwork, these aren’t for you. If you simply want the feel of a training shoe, with less weight to pick up, give them a try.Try it if you liked Reebok Fusion LW DMX (£60

. The result: the comfort and support of a heavier shoe; the weight – though not quite the responsive, close-to-the-ground feel – of a short-distance racer. It’s a neat fast training shoe for efficient runners, or first-time racer or even marathon shoe

Weight 205gEvaluation Remember the Wave Ekiden from last spring? That was Mizuno’s audaciously light racing shoe, which squeezed Wave-plate technology into a mere 179g. Maybe its weight scared people off, because the Wave Spacer is its slightly more

Weight 308gEvaluation Whether you choose the Flyroc or the Terroc will probably simply come down to weight. There’s little to choose between the shoes' features – both have the same midsole and are built on the same last.The Flyroc feels slightly

Weight 368gEvaluation Traditionally motion control shoes have tended to be heavy, brick-like creatures best suited to big guys. But not all runners who need bags of stability want a heavy shoe. Saucony’s GRID Stabil is lighter than many motion

Weight 131gEvaluation The Mangostin takes the mantle of being the lightest racer on the UK market. It’s 11g lighter than New Balance’s outrageous RC150, and both are 60-70g lighter than what most efficient runners would consider their safe limit

Weight 215gEvaluation Adidas’s lighter racers have always been very wearable – with a fairly relaxed, wide fit and good cushioning. The Star Racer replaces the great-value perennial, the Concerto, but it’s £20 more expensive and 20g heavier