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Adidas Terrex TrailMaker £90 adidas.co.uk
THE NEED-TO-KNOW
Built for long days of the
road the TrailMaker is a solid
choice for runners who want
to take on a variety of surfaces
without losing conidence in
their traction.
The 4-5mm lugs grip well
on a wide range of technical
challenges from rocks to
gravel; the tread pattern and
durable Continental rubber
outsole help you stick your
landing even when the rain
turns the conditions slick
underfoot; and the reinforced
seamless upper holds your
foot in place. Wear-testers gave the
lexibility low marks but
they liked the one-pull lacing
system and commended the
overall running experience.Hoka One One ATR 4 £110 runnersneed.com
THE NEED-TO-KNOW
Think of the ATR 4 as an
all-terrain version of the Hoka
Clifton. It features deep lugs to
deliver a super-solid grip and- as you would expect from
maximum-cushioning
cheerleaders Hoka â a thick
layer of light foam underfoot
(this was the thickest of the
shoes we tested in the lab).
Our testers noticed this
too saying the supple ride felt
like the perfect combination
of plush cushioning and sure-
footedness and gave the ATR
top scores in both the comfort
and cushioning departments.
The upper has been changed:
there are fewer overlays
and it has been reinforced
with internal bands over the
midfoot to lock the foot down.âTHIS SHOE PROVIDES THE
TRACTION AND STABILITY THAT
ARE ESSENTIAL FOR OFFROADRUNNING WHILE STILL MAKING
MY FEET SHINS AND JOINTS
FEEL CUSHIONED AND LOVED.â
- KIEREN BECKER
TRUE
GRIP
Four great trail
shoes to take you
of the beaten
track and help
you tackle any
ofroad adventure
âI WAS VERY PLEASANTLY
SURPRISED BY HOW THIS
SHOE FITTED AND PERFORMED- IT RODE WELL ON TOUGH
TERRAIN HAD GREAT TRACTION
AND ALWAYS FELT STURDY.â
- LYNNE SCHEETZ
052 RUNNERSWORLD.CO.UK JUNE 2018
WORDS: MOLLY RITTERBECK WARREN GREENE MARTYN SHORTEN. PHOTOGRAPHS: MATT RAINEY