Can't say I've had the same experience with mine, but it's all subjective I guess. I've got a week coming up in the Lakes soon, so will try them out again then and try and be a bit more critical. I agree about the La Sportiva XCs. I had a pair and thought the grip was great and I loved the fit and design of the upper - it's just they split after less than 100M!
I've started to wear NB Zero Minimus something or other, the ones that look like the old RXTerrain. Really good and grippy, lightweight, great feel . Just like I thought Walshes would be till I tried and failed to like them.Paid £60 for them so a decent price. More miles also really grippy, equal to Mudclaws I reckon but only last a few months.
I haven't tried Mudclaws recently as I refuse to pay their prices and can never find my size in sale.
Neil
These might be worth a look http://www.asics.co.uk/Shop/Shoes/Tr...010236970.2904
http://www.sportsshoes.com/product/a...-shoes-~-ss15/
£50 on here at the mo too, might be worth a flutter!
I have got a pair of those and done about 120 miles, so far so good. Not great on wet rocks (nothing really is). I quite like their inner sock anklets which works as gaiters and the outer mesh is slightly water resistant. They do come in half sizes because mines is a 8.5. Slightly cheaper on here.
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Thanks Adnan - they do look tempting for the mudfest that is my winter run to work and back! I meant no half sizes in the link to the sale. Your link has, but not a 7.5 unfortunately. Will keep looking...