As the name suggests, this super light off-road shoe wraps around your foot like the talons of a mighty hawk. And while there's not a lot to them in terms of bulk, they offer everything you need for trail running – a low profile, a responsive ride and excellent grip. They're not too shabby on the colour front either.

Thanks to its cushioning full-length air-sole unit and 360 degree stabilising overlays, this trail shoe has the fit and feel of its popular road-specific brother with the added advantage of a Gore-Tex upper to keep out the elements.

A versatile shoe whose Agile Chassis System makes it equally at home on asphalt or mountain trails. It also has meaty shock absorbers, good heel hold and a speedy futuristic lacing system.

The boa-lacing system in this shoe means your laces coming undone and tripping you up during a race are a thing of the past. But a secure fit isn’t the only thing this loud trainer offers. It also features a protective nubuck upper, supportive EVA midsole and an antimicrobial footbed.