ASICS GEL-FUJITRABUCO 7
£115, asics.com
Light enough to be worn for laps of the park, but equipped
with a rock protection plate for tougher trails, despite its
'serious runner' aesthetics this is a versatile all-rounder
of a shoe that's as comfy as it is dependable.
ON CLOUDVENTURE WATERPROOF
£150, on-running.com
Swiss brand On is better known for its uniquely cushioned
road shoes, but with the Cloudventure it has taken its
revolutionary 'cloud' outsole and applied it to a lightweight
trailshoeperfectformovingquicklyovertricky terrain.
SALOMON SUPERCROSS GTX
£120, salomon.com
Light enough to move at speed, but
with aggressive grip and a foot-
hugging SensiFit design for tackling
any trail with comfort and confidence.
NIKE AIR ZOOM PEGASUS 36 TRAIL
£114.95, runnersneed.com
An iconic trainer trades tarmac for trail, but maintains all the
lightness and cushioning of the traditional Pegasus model.
One for more moderate off-road routes where comfort and
style can take precedent over more serious specifics.
NEW BALANCE FRESH FOAM KAYMIN TRAIL V2
£70, newbalance.co.uk
Blessed with typical New Balance good looks, this is the
shoe for you if you're tackling trail and road on the same run.
Underfoot, Fresh Foam provides a cushioned ride, and the
outsole combines lug designs for off and on the road.
COLUMBIA MONTRAIL F.K.T.™ II UTMB
£140, columbia.com
A convoluted name belies the simplicity of a shoe that does
the basics well: nicely cushioned, fairly flexible and – as you
would expect from a shoe named after a 106-mile mountain
race – grippy as anything.
SAUCONY PEREGRINE ISO
£110, saucony.com
Saucony's plush ISOFIT construction allows your foot to roll
with whatever punches the trail throws at you, while the
PWRFOAM midsole and PWRTRAC outsole ensure both
impact-softening cushioning and a decent amount of grip.
MERREL NOVA
£100, merrel.com/uk
The Nova combines road shoe
specifics (comfort and cushioning)
with a tough trail exterior, making it the
perfect entry-level off-road runner.
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