In short:Stable performance off-roader Penfold: GOOD FOR THE NOT-TOO-ROUGH STUFF, AND RUNS WITH SOME ROAD Strengths: Lightweight, supportive and responsive. Ideal for trails and multi-terrain races. Weaknesses: Lightweight, supportive and responsive

and very comfortable straight out of the box. Ran an off road marathon in them almost straight out of the box (3 mile trial run). Did the same race last year and trashed my feet in a pair of shoes I previous had no problems with. This time came back

, feels quite good on the road. Weaknesses: For a mixed terrain shoe, feels quite good on the road. Overall: I only wear these for mixed terrain or trail running. They seem fine on the road/hard track, but collect mud on the sole in the grip, as I suppose

In short:New Balance has updated its fast off-roader with a neoprene gusseted tongue and N-lock lacing system OOK!: EXCELLENT ALL ROUNDER FOR THE THE ROUGHER OFF ROAD RACES Strengths: Neoprene stretch fit tongue gives a excellent fit, literally

on the multiple surfaces. Overall: I bought these shoes because I run in asics 11401's for slight pronation and these seemed to fit the bill for off road........they felt comfortable for my 4 mile test...I then asked a lot out of them by doing a 45 mile ultra race

. Good grip off-road. Weaknesses: Lightweight, fast, breathable, low profile, good support and cushioning. Good grip off-road. Overall: A great shoe. I bought these a week (yes, just one week) before the London to Brighton off-road ultra. I have high

. That isn't really a problem, though, as it does what it's designed for – fast off - road running – extremely well. To complement the grip and responsive ride, there's a one - piece upper that provides a snug, sock-fit. Our wear-testers say: "The fit

on the road as they are not designed for that, but use them off road and they are great...4x4 for trail running. jaycmoore: Comfortable and offer good grip on off road trails. Strengths: The Roclite 295 is light shoe, lighter that my road shoes [Mizuno Wave

for new runners who are looking for a great-value stability shoe.Wear testers say "For a mild overpronator like myself, these shoes have great support off-road." Jen Kaye Fiona Woodruffe-Peacock 2: Wore badly, would avoid Strengths: Initially comfortable

the opportunity to do some off road running so I purchased these after reading the reviews on here. To say I am pleased with these is an understatement. Not only do I use them off road but they are equally at home on the asphalt too. I have recommended them to a