Published June 7, 2011 12:00AM

Adidas Adistar Raven Shoe
The Raven’s low-to-the-ground ride made us feel agile but stable on just about every surface. We subjected the 11-ounce Raven to everything from dry and loose trails to slick and muddy terrain, and the diamond-patterned toothy outsole confidently clung to it all. The lightweight nylon upper did a decent job keeping out trail debris but wasn’t the most breathable.