In short:The XT Wings shoe feels heavier than its weight suggests but does provide excellent grip and protection across a variety of surfaces. Weight (M): 360g Weight (W): www.salomonrunning.comg Full Review: One for the bigger runner, the XT Wings

-proof, while the Gore-Tex upper keeps the feet dry and well ventilated. The deep tread gives a solid grip on most surfaces, but it's not particularly responsive in the transition from heel to toe, so it's not advisable to use it on surfaces where nimbleness

In short:Off-road shoe with a low-profile, dual-density midsole Mercy Morris: GOOD OFF -ROAD SHOE Strengths: Good grip on most surfaces, good fit, very comfortable and flexible Weaknesses: Good grip on most surfaces, good fit, very comfortable

In short:Basic, stable trail shoe Mercy Morris: COMFORTABLE AND GRIPPY, BUT A BIT STIFF AND HEAVY Strengths: good grip on most surfaces, ok on short stretches of road, comfy Weaknesses: good grip on most surfaces, ok on short stretches of road

and protection across a variety of surfaces, and was superb at draining away water from the inner out through the outsole, while the QuickFit lacing system enables you to easily make adjustments.The fit is quite wide across the top of the toebox, and while

on the sole struggles on shale but copes excellently on most other surfaces.

the laces pointless. The reinforced toecap gave the shoe extra solidity but made it inflexible to run in, as did the hard cushioning and stacked-heel effect. The low-depth tread performed well on different surfaces. Good for heavier runners or hikers.

is stripped right back and the low profile encourages a mid- to forefoot strike, which means a more nimble footfall - very important when running on uneven surfaces. An extremely responsive feel underfoot, though it lacks shock absorbency, so longer runs could

, and moderate overpronators.Wear testers say "I ran on a variety of surfaces and it performed really well on all of them." John Carroll Rusty Carr: comfortable and breathable Strengths: Weaknesses: Overall:

Nettleton: Excellent all round comfort & performance Strengths: Gives equally good ride on roads and varied off-road surfaces Weaknesses: Gives equally good ride on roads and varied off-road surfaces Overall: The good review in RW fully justified by my