Got to wear my Mudclaw 300s for the first time on Boxing Day. Did a 14km trail run with a mix of mud,grass, snowy slopes, tarmac and forest trails and paths and they were amazing. A really great fit and a lot more cushioning than I expected. Very impressed - as much as I liked the More Mile Cheviots I am a convert to these shoes. The 8.5 gives me loads of room at the toe but is snug enough elsewhere. I'm usually a size 8 in normal shoes, if that is of help to anyone else!
I used to race in Swoops (would you believe?) and if you are size 8 you are in luck!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Adidas-Swo...-/132463231989