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flanker Dec 2023 8:51pm, 28 Dec 2023 21,087 posts	Quote Pin flanker Kong don't have my size in stock but they'll all be going cheap in a few weeks Looking at the photos of the new wonder shoe, it looks like it's putting x-talon studs on the contoured sole of a mud claw. It might be a nice combination, if they don't rip off and the uppers don't fall apart.
paulcook Dec 2023 9:36pm, 28 Dec 2023 4,009 posts	Quote Pin paulcook Re. the MudTalon that was announced yesterday, word is (and this is from a former employee) that this new shoe is going to replace both the X-Talon and Mudclaw, hence the name. I thought this was madness, as surely the X-Talon 212 is their longest-standing model and a bestseller? Apparently not, sales are very regional and Inov8 are seeking to slim down their range. This new shoe had better be a good one, that's all I can say .... but whether it will cater for wide feet I have no idea, if you read the rebranding blurb it suggests that they're going for a "contouring fit", that sounds like normal width only to me. I might be stocking up on 255s if this is the case, mind you I'm not having much luck with those either, I took a brand new pair up to Arran a few weeks back and ripped/damaged several studs I am considering having them resoled already in one of those new Vibram patterns. I don't fully like the sound of that. I like my Mudclaws but I use them sparingly and would have no intention of using them for something long where I want something comfier. The X-Talon (in I think the 3 guises suggested above) have all been about my favourite trail running shoe, especially for long but they're grippy, I get plenty of miles out of them, and like a slipper. Cue buying as many pairs as I can justify now!!!
Northern Exile Dec 2023 9:15am, 29 Dec 2023 10,017 posts	Quote Pin Northern Exile Sportsshoes.com sale started today. X-Talon 212s (AW23) on sale for £68.99, plus I imagine most here will get a 10% club discount. sportsshoes.com
paulcook Dec 2023 9:24am, 29 Dec 2023 4,013 posts	Quote Pin paulcook I see Mudclaws on there for £65 too. Sorry, I'm being stupid, how do you get 10% club discount?! I suddenly feel I've potentially wasted hundreds of pounds in missed discounts.
paulcook Dec 2023 9:25am, 29 Dec 2023 4,014 posts	Quote Pin paulcook £70 sorry.
Northern Exile Dec 2023 9:26am, 29 Dec 2023 10,018 posts	Quote Pin Northern Exile Most running clubs or sporting organisations (partic. those in Yorkshire) can affiliate to Sportsshoes.com and a monthly discount code is sent to a nominated person.
paulcook Dec 2023 9:27am, 29 Dec 2023 4,015 posts	Quote Pin paulcook Thank you. I need to explore this further!!!
Derby Tup Dec 2023 9:27am, 29 Dec 2023 63,215 posts	Quote Pin Derby Tup KCAC get one
K5 Gus Dec 2023 9:48am, 29 Dec 2023 6,012 posts	Quote Pin K5 Gus Paul, signup to this (you don't actually have to run 1000 miles ) livefortheoutdoors.com and you get a 15% code that lasts for a year. You still have to pay £4.99 for postage though, whereas the club discount includes free postage ( which means £100 is the break even point ). Other thing to note is that the club 10% discount only works on orders over £50, whereas the lfto 15% code works on all orders
Rosehip Dec 2023 11:59am, 29 Dec 2023 30,781 posts	Quote Pin Rosehip Delinks The code I get from ^ is over £50 and only lasts 6 months I did have a code that gets 30% off from full price items from inov-8.com if anyone would like that, fmail me.