. 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
. Gazmanmeister: COMFORTABLE OFF-ROAD RUNNING SHOES Strengths: Rugged, supportive and comfortable Weaknesses: Rugged, supportive and comfortable Overall: Great straight out of the box, never had a problem with them.
Weight (W): 230g Contact: www.salomonrunning.com
Weight (M): 355g Weight (W): www.thenorthface.comg Full Review: Snug and responsive, the Arnuva 50 Boa's weight belies the fact that it packs a lot of technology. A dual-density EVA midsole provides high-impact cushioning, making it an extremely
Weight (M): 350g Weight (W): 292g Contact: http://www.asics.co.uk Full Review: A rugged option incorporating stone plates in the midfoot for protection against pebbles, plus plenty of cushioning. The forefoot is broken horizontally into three
Weight (M): 395g Weight (W): www.berghaus.co.ukg Full Review: The Phobic Stable Dry is a heavy-duty shoe that's not easy to run in - it was the heaviest shoe on test - but it will certainly protect your feet. A tough rubber outsole appears bomb
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
Weight (M): 355g Weight (W): www.nike.comg Full Review: Designed to replace the Air Trail Pegasus+ III, the upper is made from a rugged water-resistant mesh, which gives your feet both breathability and protection from branches and rocks
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
