As the cushioning inevitably builds the shoe up you will be less stable & more prone to turning an ankle over really rough or tussocky ground.
A lower profile fell shoe keeps you closer to the ground.
As the cushioning inevitably builds the shoe up you will be less stable & more prone to turning an ankle over really rough or tussocky ground.
A lower profile fell shoe keeps you closer to the ground.
I've just decided I don't trust you anymore.
Hi SpyrosOriginally Posted by Spyros76
Don't deem myself to be an oracle on the subject... but all I can figure out is that the greater the amount of cushioning in turn leads to a greater distance from the bottom of your foot to the ground. I think that this could lead to less "feel" of the terrain which impacts you're response to it and also possibly a greater risk of ligament injury if you 'go over' on your ankle, due to the 'height' from the ground, means your ankle ligaments may have to stretch a few extra millimetres and hence injured.
probably abslolute gobbledygook rubbish but it makes sens to me.
I can do down hill
Just seen that fellrunner has said the same in far fewer words!!! Am known to round and round a bit.....
I can do down hill
Hi Spyros, I was unsure myself about the difference when I started Fellrunning a few years ago but I think after getting a few under your belt you'll soon pick up what the difference is and what shoes suite you best.
My first Fell race was 3 Tops up at Guisborough, a challenging yet achievable course for newbies, I ran it in my road shoes 'cos thats all I had and just managed to get away with it,even though I did more than my fair share of slipping all over the place, thankfully it was reasonably dry ground, had it been raining heavily beforehand I think I would have struggled big time, but I really enjoyed it.
But I thought I'd better invest in some proper fell shoes for my next race, Winter Hill, and I'm certainly glad I did, bloody 'ell, that nearly killed me. I got a pair of Walsh as most people I spoke to seemed to think they was a pretty good choice, and they are a good all rounder for me, I 've had a few different brands since then but I find it hard to decide which pair to use on different courses, trial and error I suppose.
Have fun.
Only having one pair of shoes at a time makes life much easier.
What about "the north face" shoes? Are they suitable for trail running?
How about these earliest make of footware for running avilable today, should last you a life time if looked after, Can't say I'd be keen to use them on a winter run but might be worth a try.Only having one pair of shoes at a time makes life much easier
I have attached some pictures, which running category do you think they belong?
Think the name Spyros could be a clue...
Is it the Olympus Marathon?
"Get yourself together, Jones" - Ray Davies
Yes, most of the photos are from Olympus marathon.
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