Light weight trail shoe

[The devil's own]

I'm in the market for a new minimal trail shoe. Since running in talons my current trail shoe (crosslite) feels like a brick so i want to change, and wondering what my options are?
The obvious choices would be:
Roclite 285 - Tried before but was too minimal for me at that time and i did too much too soon, though did think it was a great shoe. Now concerned that i may find it too heavy.
F-Lite 230 - Concerned there won't be enough grip for mixed trail terrain - woodland, fire roads, stoney/rocky paths, mud and off camber/trail.
F-lite 195 - See above and probably a little too minimal at this stage.
MT100 - Don't really want to run the risk of ordering from the U.S and them being a poor fit.

Any other options? I will be purchasing from a shop (unless its the 100) just want to make sure i cover all options and don't mind going to a few shops to do so.

If there was a roclite 210 i'd be a very happy man. Any plans insider?

Twister what are your thoughts on this?

[Terry the Tortoise]

Stick with the X Talons.
I've used mine on pretty much any terrain you can think of (within reason) and they're great. I actually find the aggressive lugs help maintain forefoot/midfoot running technique when I hit road sections.

[southernsoftie]

Can I expand this to road use as well? When I don't have the time to make it to a hill, all my local runs are a mix of road/lane/field/trail/golf course, but mainly the hard smooth stuff.

I've got a pair of Asics trail shoes that are falling to bits (must be nudging 1k miles) and am looking to replace with a minimal shoe.

Was looking at a pair of grey f-lites recently (250s?), and was wondering if these'd be suitable?

Thoughts?

[scott baistow 93]

Can I expand this to road use as well? When I don't have the time to make it to a hill, all my local runs are a mix of road/lane/field/trail/golf course, but mainly the hard smooth stuff.

I've got a pair of Asics trail shoes that are falling to bits (must be nudging 1k miles) and am looking to replace with a minimal shoe.

Was looking at a pair of grey f-lites recently (250s?), and was wondering if these'd be suitable?

Thoughts?

Ive got the F-lite 230s and they are mint SS well reccomended.

[Spyros76]

I don't think the X-Talon is the right choice for rocky trails and road. Also the big studs will wear out quickly.

[Man from Del Monte]

i have just bought a pair of X talons for the yomp at Kirkby Stephen on Sunday so will see how they perform (probably better than me!!)

[djglover]

I've just started using flyroc 310 and they are great on all surfaces I've tried including road, forest trails, fell and grass

[tinyman]

i have just bought a pair of X talons for the yomp at Kirkby Stephen on Sunday so will see how they perform (probably better than me!!)

Latest forecast is for rain on Sunday MFdM - I might have to rethink my choice of shoes and move in that direction myself.

[simgreen78]

Eavesy: Mizuno Wave Harriers. Best shoe I own.

Southernsoftie: I've been impressed with a cheap pair of Saucony (Gemini something something - the cheap pair always advertised at Sportsshoes.com) shoes I bought about ten months ago, primarily for road use. The lugs in them are deep and triangular much like a trail shoe, and I've ended up wearing them on roads, trails, grass and rock. Good when climbing, secure when descending. Very cushioned. I reckon that a decent pair, not the cheapo version I bought, with the same sole unit (but in a better rubber compound) would be a good option.

[Man from Del Monte]

Latest forecast is for rain on Sunday MFdM - I might have to rethink my choice of shoes and move in that direction myself.

see you there? what time are you starting?