Fetch Fell Runners

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zp Nov 2019 8:52am, 15 Nov 2019 528 posts	0 zp Will the fancy new graphite soles stop this kind of nonsense, or will I just get an ultra grippy sole that flaps around loose of the upper? Between this and so many ripped uppers (I got less than 100 miles out of a pair of TrailTalons before they started to fall apart) I’ve sworn off inov-8. I never had an issue with the grip but the build quality has been poor for some time now. Maybe try and fix that instead.
flanker Nov 2019 10:07am, 15 Nov 2019 18,763 posts	0 flanker I've just binned two pair of the original 212s both with over 1000 miles on. The uppers were only just starting to split along the odd seem but the soles were racing flats! During their lifetime I've binned several newer pairs because they've done just that ^^^ I now shoe goo my trailtalon 235s when new to give the fabric some strength. It seems to make them last 500-odd miles. Anyone tried these new iRock things (or whatever they're called) as they seem to get some good feedback?
Derby Tup Nov 2019 10:10am, 15 Nov 2019 35,748 posts	0 Derby Tup Any bargain Inov8 trail shoes (low ~ med drop) going anywhere? Say under £60. I need new shoes
zp Nov 2019 10:36am, 15 Nov 2019 529 posts	0 zp flanker: I don’t have iRocks but do have the XTRM and MAXx shoes from the same manufacturer. XTRM are slightly more cushioned - I used them for Lakes Sky Ultra and Ben Nevis Ultra and they were great, comfy and very grippy. MAXx are more of a trail shoe I guess. They’re expensive but I’d buy them again, no question. Probably pick up some iRocks next for shorter stuff.
flanker Nov 2019 10:39am, 15 Nov 2019 18,766 posts	0 flanker OK, sounds promising, assuming they fit my feet. I don't like cushioning (inov-8 Bare Grips still the best fell shoe ever made!), so I'll look at the iRocks.
Rosehip Nov 2019 10:40am, 15 Nov 2019 14,201 posts	0 Rosehip - the last pair I bought were from Northern Runner, DT. - depends what you're after. Sportspersuit sometimes have Inov8s, but just checked and not at the moment.
flanker Nov 2019 10:47am, 15 Nov 2019 18,767 posts	0 flanker SportsShoes.com has some prev year models in the £60-70 range, but a bit pot-luck on sizing (and it's pretty easy to find 10% discount codes for them too).
Derby Tup Nov 2019 10:57am, 15 Nov 2019 35,749 posts	0 Derby Tup Sportshoes is what I’ve done in past. I’ve been okay on sizing previously and yes have 10% code ~ thanks both
jacdaw Nov 2019 9:15am, 16 Nov 2019 2,644 posts	0 jacdaw I'm fairly sure I tried irocks in kong in Keswick and they fit like a precision fit inov8; in other words, too narrow for my feet.
flanker Nov 2019 1:06am, 17 Nov 2019 18,773 posts	0 flanker Oh well, it’s was a good idea while it lasted!