As a novice fell-runner I am looking for a first pair of fell-shoes.... Having spent the afternoon trawling through endless threads debating the various pro's and con's of each type I am still none the wiser...

At my novice level I am only really looking to buy one pair to start with. Is there a pair that people would recommend as a decent all-round shoe giving a reasonable level of grip across a variety of conditions, such as rock, mud, grass....

I suspect I can't really go wrong with a pair of Walsh's or Inov8 Talons, would I be correct in this assumption...?

At this early stage I'm not in a position where I want to be buying multiple pairs... and seeing as most longer races in the Lakes take in a variety of terrains, there must be a reasonable compromise out there...?

Thanks, Pete