Cross Country Shoes Vs Trail Shoes

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Lisa T Dec 2012 6:55pm, 8 Dec 2012 1,187 posts	0 Lisa T There were some bits in todays very boggy xc race, where because I had mudclaws on I could escape the bog-fest & run on a nice path. I couldn't have done that in spikes! I have to say though even my mudclaws struggled with the amount of mud today!
JohnnyO Dec 2012 6:56pm, 8 Dec 2012 14,351 posts	0 JohnnyO You can also get shoes with metal dobbs buried in rubber studs if you feel the need. I have some O-Rocs that feature this, but I only wear them in the snow and ice. compasspoint-online.co.uk They are linked to orienteering, where I guess the extra grip must be useful.
Fenland Runner Dec 2012 6:58pm, 8 Dec 2012 14,729 posts	0 Fenland Runner I use my spikes only in Summer on the local grass track.
rf_fozzy Dec 2012 7:13pm, 8 Dec 2012 3,963 posts	0 rf_fozzy I am tempted to get some O-rocs for orienteering. They are supposed to be quite good.
JohnnyO Dec 2012 7:37pm, 8 Dec 2012 14,352 posts	0 JohnnyO I have the heavy ones Fozzy. 340s I think. The mudclaw ones are probably better. for someone seedy like you I think there are some that are like x-talons too. Nothing beats them on snow and ice, though you do tend to clatter a bit on the tarmac.
SPR Dec 2012 8:10pm, 8 Dec 2012 17,731 posts	0 SPR RRR - I do track racing during spring/summer, so I wear spikes then as well. I use different new balance ones for track racing, although there is nothing stopping you from using XC spikes for both. The X-talons also come in handy when pavements are covered in snow or the icy aftermath of snow. Lol FR, first time for everything Lisa - that's cheating
Lisa T Dec 2012 9:42am, 10 Dec 2012 1,191 posts	0 Lisa T Hey, I needed all the help I could get! I like the look of the x-talons but have achilles probs & they don't have a cut out for achilles do they? I was worried they might make my achilles worse.
burb Dec 2012 8:13pm, 20 Dec 2012 10 posts	0 burb I use X-Talons 212 for XC and Fell races, have pretty much ran in all conditions and have yet to slip. I took the plunge after twisting my ankle reguarly in my Asics Trail shoes due to the high(ish) heel. Not had a problem since switching to the Inov-8s. (Touch wood)!