First impressions are, despite the weight, they are actually pretty good.

The grip in mud and on wet grass is superb, and they seemed to shed mud well (as you'd expect with the name!). Bit skittery on wet tarmac perhaps.

Overall comfort was really good, with plenty of padding and a good tongue. I suspect the fit would not be so great for steep contouring.

They didn't feel as clunky as I expected - once covered in mud, the weight is not really an issue I guess!

Fit was true, and very similar to Inov-8s.

They look bomb-proof, but time will tell.....