Long distance fell shoe

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16-05-2013, 10:26 PM
rsk

Long distance fell shoe

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?
17-05-2013, 12:00 AM
Stolly

Re: Long distance fell shoe

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 ;)
17-05-2013, 07:15 AM
Mike T

Re: Long distance fell shoe

315s - grip not quite as good on steep stuff but better on wet rock, and much more comfortable on anything hard.
17-05-2013, 07:36 AM
Splatcher

Re: Long distance fell shoe

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Originally Posted by Mike T

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

Absolutely.
17-05-2013, 07:52 AM
Hes

Re: Long distance fell shoe

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.

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Originally Posted by Mike T

315s - grip not quite as good on steep stuff but better on wet rock, and much more comfortable on anything hard.
17-05-2013, 08:06 AM
protodoc

Re: Long distance fell shoe

And avaialble here for only £45

http://www.sportsshoes.com/product/I...running-shoes/
17-05-2013, 08:39 AM
barrierfreeman

Re: Long distance fell shoe

Quote:

Originally Posted by protodoc

And avaialble here for only £45

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

...or maybe not:

http://i.imgur.com/9lSq1e2.jpg
17-05-2013, 10:09 AM
protodoc

Re: Long distance fell shoe

Doh! didn't spot that sorry:o
17-05-2013, 08:17 PM
Rob Furness

Re: Long distance fell shoe

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.
17-05-2013, 10:54 PM
Splatcher

Re: Long distance fell shoe

Quote:

Originally Posted by protodoc

Doh! didn't spot that sorry:o

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