Alternative Shoe Help Please
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Nov 2023
12:58pm, 14 Nov 2023
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Homer
years ago, I used to run off-road in Inov8 Roclites.....then one day I discovered Hoka Speedgoats and never looked back. They are just sooooo much more comfy BUT This time of year comes around and the mud defeats the 5mm lugs on the Speedgoats. BUT I dont much fancy using the Roclites.... as much as I'd like the extra grip, I just want the plusher ride So..... Any suggestions please? |
Nov 2023
1:10pm, 14 Nov 2023
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paulcook
I haven't worn Roclites so can't fully compare, but I find Inov-8 x talon ultras very comfy and they've got decent lugs.
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Nov 2023
1:35pm, 14 Nov 2023
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Bowman πΈπͺ
There are speedgoats with spikes to, maybe that would be ok? Maybe not enough in mud though?
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Nov 2023
1:57pm, 14 Nov 2023
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Steve NordRunner
Some insoles are quite thick and bouncy these days. If you have room in them, maybe you could try Roclites with a bouncier insole.
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Nov 2023
3:58pm, 14 Nov 2023
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Homer
True
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Nov 2023
5:33pm, 14 Nov 2023
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K5 Gus
There's a newish Roclite, the Ultra 320 vs the "normal" 275. Outsole is the same in both. The published heel/midsole thicknesses are 20mm/12mm vs 16mm/8mm ie 4mm more midsole cushioning, but with a 45g weight penalty ( in a size 9 I think ). Inov-8 themselves currently have a few sizes left in the black colourway, reduced from Β£150 to Β£90 |
Nov 2023
5:33pm, 14 Nov 2023
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K5 Gus
Oops meant to include link inov-8.com |
Nov 2023
5:54pm, 14 Nov 2023
7,894 posts
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um
Mudclaws are surprisingly springy on hard stuff. Although they will wear quickly.
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Nov 2023
9:28pm, 14 Nov 2023
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paulcook
I don't find my Mudclaws comfy. They're brilliant at what they do best, but they're much tighter fitting for me and so I use them sparingly.
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Nov 2023
10:27pm, 14 Nov 2023
14,292 posts
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Homer
Looks like a comfier Roclite - might be worth trying Gus, thanks
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