Salomon S/lab Sense Ultra £145

The Sense line has traditionally been for the elite few: the otherworldly Kilian Jornet types who float effortlessly over trails wearing their racing flats. This latest addition to the range is for the rest of us. ‘It takes the best performance features of the S/lab Sense 5 Ultra and adds cushioning and greater protection for technical terrain,’ says tester Pat Heine, an ultra runner who loves knocking out 100-milers.