In short:Trail shoe with fore- and rearfoot Gel cushioning, Internal Guidance stability system and Gore-Tex XCR upper Warty Whale: A FANTASTIC ALL ROUNDER Strengths: Very comfortable from day 1Keep your feet dry when trail runningExcellent grip

and flexible Overall: Great shoes for trails Johnny J: GOOD MULTIPLE USE SHOE BUT BE CAREFUL IF YOU NEED A WIDE FIT Strengths: Multipurpose. Can be used for mud-plugging, trails and multiterrain with road sections. Weaknesses: Multipurpose. Can be used for mud

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

In short:Adidas' long-standing cushioning model is based on the Supernova Cushion shoe, but has adiprene in the heel and adiprene under the toes.

In short:This shoe is suitable for both on-and-off-road use, and features a medial post and plastic midfoot shank for stability

In short:Water resistant shoe, with tightly woven mesh and a gusseted tongue.

In short:Stable, cushioned off-roader with medial post, grippy outsole and reinforced uppers

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 flexible forefoot plate protects ag...

Weight (M): 213g Weight (W): 156g Contact: http://www.newbalance.com Full Review: The soft fabric and mesh upper combined with six width choices make for an almost bespoke fit and exceptional comfort. As this is a minimalist shoe, cushioning is stripped right back and the low pr...