Long distance fell shoe

[rsk]

I run in mudclaw 300's and love them for shorter runs, but find that after about 15 miles I tend to get blisters on my instep. Anyone got any suggestions about fell shoes for longer distances? is there any particular reason why a shoe should be great fit for shorter distances but go wrong at longer ones?

I have been looking for a shoe that won't give me 15 mile blisters, and am considering la sportiva crosslites, which instantly feel amazingly comfortable when i try them on. Anyone got experience of them over longer distances? How do they compare to the mudclaws as a multi-terrain shoe, eg. for harder, drier ground as well as mud?

[Stolly]

My 300's have been absolutely fine including the HPM (41 miles), the Haworth Hobble (31 miles) and the Fellsman (61 miles). It must be something to do with your feet

[Mike T]

315s - grip not quite as good on steep stuff but better on wet rock, and much more comfortable on anything hard.

[Splatcher]

315s - grip not quite as good on steep stuff but better on wet rock, and much more comfortable on anything hard.

Absolutely.

[Hes]

Roclite 315s are my long distance shoe of choice However, I have to say that I wear my mudclaw 300s more and more because they are the best fell shoe I've ever had. Far more comfortable than the 333s.

315s - grip not quite as good on steep stuff but better on wet rock, and much more comfortable on anything hard.

[protodoc]

And avaialble here for only £45

http://www.sportsshoes.com/product/I...running-shoes/

[barrierfreeman]

And avaialble here for only £45

http://www.sportsshoes.com/product/I...running-shoes/

...or maybe not:

[protodoc]

Doh! didn't spot that sorry

[Rob Furness]

I've been wearing the XC version of the La Sportiva crosslite for long distances and found them extremely comfortable. Not a single rub, blister or sore spot anywhere on my feet after this years 3 peaks. Terrain was very mixed this year as well so they got tried on most surfaces.

[Splatcher]

Doh! didn't spot that sorry

A good year though. I put a few pairs down in my cellar.