comfortable ride, while its springy rear foot 'X-dome' insert provides support for overpronators while giving your foot a bit of bounce, which helps in the transition. A neat final touch is the Boa Lacing System, which makes it easy to tighten or loosen
In short:Good for lightweight runners and experienced off-road racers. Contact: www.salomonrunning.com Full Review: This super-lightweight racer was extremely comfortable, akin to wearing slippers. Bouncy, responsive and breathable, the shoe offers
and keeping out the debris. Tread gives superb grip on wet and slippy rocks.Wore them for a 14K fell race and stayed upright throughout. Overall: Excellent off rounder for fell/trail races and even on/off road 10ks Bushbaby_Leeds: ADEQUATE TRAIL SHOE Strengths
Weight (M): 345g Weight (W): www.merrell.co.ukg Full Review: The Overdrive II has the feel of a road shoe and the performance of a trail shoe. Suitable for all but the boggiest terrain, the inside of the shoe contains anti-friction socklining
Weight (M): 320g Weight (W): www.newbalance.co.ukg Full Review: Durability is a key requirement of trail shoes, and the New Balance 800 doesn't disappoint. This shoe is so light on the foot it feels like a racing shoe, and yet it holds its own
for narrow-footed runners who like their shoes fitted snugly.
& protection over uneven rough ground compared to more road biased trail shoes in all weather, together with good grip, due to a stiff sole and good mid foot protection. Overall: Great off road shoe with good mid foot protection but are biased towards use
was excellent, but they were a little firm in the forefoot." - Marguerite Lazell skoptic: LIGHTWEIGHT PERFORMANCE, GEAT TRACTION FOR NEUTRAL OFF ROAD. Strengths: Light & speedy trail shoe with great traction. It really makes you want to find muddier conditions
heavier, more comfortable sibling. It should have a broader appeal than the Trailfox thanks to extra cushioning and a wider fit. It isn't as extreme as the Trailfox with shallower lugs better suited to harder-packed trails than a really extreme off-road
Weight (M): 176g Contact: http://www.merrell.com/UK Full Review: An incredibly lightweight 'barefoot' shoe that forces a forefoot strike, which requires time to master but can be a real advantage offroad when foot placement awareness is key. A
