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Trail shoes
by markastill » Thu Aug 28, 2008 3:21 pm
When I came along last week for the wednesday run I ask some of you guys about which shoes I should get. Montrail were recommended- any particular model more approriate?
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by Beneficial Dictator » Thu Aug 28, 2008 9:18 pm
Mark, seem to remember your original question was what single pair of shoes will get me started in fell running & work reasonably well for everything.
Montrail Highlanders fit that bill ( in my & several other club members opinions ) as they have reasonably good studs for off trail grip & a good amount of cushioning for stoney tracks & are okay on the unavoidable stretches of tarmac. They last pretty well also ie. you get a lot of miles out of them. The other Montrail shoes do better on stoney firm tracks but are pretty useless on the fells / hills if it is at all wet or damp / boggy ground.
Shoe choice is a very personal opinion & there are lots on the market these days. Running Bear at Alderley Edge stock most of the brands ( but not Montrails ) - Walsh, Inov8, Addidas, Running Bear own brand all have there devotees. Go and try some on & buy what fit you best. For true out & out Fell racing shoes where grip is all & cushioning less important I would suggest the best are Walsh Elite Trainer / Extreme or Inov8 330. You won't get as big a mileage out of these shoes though ( compared to Highlanders ) as the studs wear down relatively quickly.
True Fell shoes tend to feel narrow to folk who haven't worn them before - they are made so they hopefully won't rotate on the foot when wet & contouring.
Montrails are sold at Camp 4 in Macc as stated in previous post.
Both shops offer 10% discretionary discount to club members.
Hope to see you out in new shoes soon.
Enjoy your Running !.
Craig.
Montrail Highlanders fit that bill ( in my & several other club members opinions ) as they have reasonably good studs for off trail grip & a good amount of cushioning for stoney tracks & are okay on the unavoidable stretches of tarmac. They last pretty well also ie. you get a lot of miles out of them. The other Montrail shoes do better on stoney firm tracks but are pretty useless on the fells / hills if it is at all wet or damp / boggy ground.
Shoe choice is a very personal opinion & there are lots on the market these days. Running Bear at Alderley Edge stock most of the brands ( but not Montrails ) - Walsh, Inov8, Addidas, Running Bear own brand all have there devotees. Go and try some on & buy what fit you best. For true out & out Fell racing shoes where grip is all & cushioning less important I would suggest the best are Walsh Elite Trainer / Extreme or Inov8 330. You won't get as big a mileage out of these shoes though ( compared to Highlanders ) as the studs wear down relatively quickly.
True Fell shoes tend to feel narrow to folk who haven't worn them before - they are made so they hopefully won't rotate on the foot when wet & contouring.
Montrails are sold at Camp 4 in Macc as stated in previous post.
Both shops offer 10% discretionary discount to club members.
Hope to see you out in new shoes soon.
Enjoy your Running !.
Craig.
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by Welsh Harrier (MC) » Fri Aug 29, 2008 9:23 am
Beneficial Dictator wrote: For true out & out Fell racing shoes where grip is all & cushioning less importa I would suggest the best are Walsh Elite Trainer / Extreme or Inov8 330.
I'm sure you mean the Innov8 330 Mudclaw not to be confused with the Innov8 330 Terroc which is a Trail/Walking shoe!
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