Anybody had experience of both? I've tried on 333 - but can't source 272 locally. Is fit/sizing the same in reality? Is there a clear winner? Cheers
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Anybody had experience of both? I've tried on 333 - but can't source 272 locally. Is fit/sizing the same in reality? Is there a clear winner? Cheers
Sorry meant mudclaw!!
The sizing is the same, but I find the 333s ever so slightly narrower. I think this could be down to the extra material in the 333's tougher upper. Both great shoes. I used 333s over winter and have just got a pair of 272s for spring. 272s are discontinued though unfortunately, so you might find them hard to get hold of now. Try somewhere like Lakes Runner, they might be able to get hold of a pair for you. Mudclaw 300 will replace the 333 later this year, I think. It looks awesome.
The sizing is the same as, Hank says it is the material that is different. The mesh and toe rand on the 272 is softer and has more give. I prefer this but it does reduced the amount of support.
I can't get my wide feet into 333s, while the 272s fit me pretty well and I am disappointed that Inov8 have discontinued them .... as Hank says, they're getting harder to source - I know this, I ordered a pair from PBs yesterday (my 4th pair), there aren't many other retailers who have a full range of sizes. Get 'em while you can.
I pray that Inov8 have done their market research and that the 300 is accessible to us fat-footed types .....
i find the toe box too wide for me on the 272's but 333's fit me nicely hope the new stylee do too! (narrow feet)
went in pb's bh monday looks as though inov8's prices have gone up again!!
....and conversely I find the 272s a perfect fit but not the 333s.
Hope the 300s fit as good as they look or I'll be going back to Walshes.
Dont you work at Lakes Runner?, aint that blatant advertising??Quote:
Originally Posted by Hank
I think Pete Blands are the best bet to get 272's
Wiggle have them at £63Quote:
Originally Posted by Underwood
Just ordered some. I'm having to send my other ones back to Millets as one of the heels is disintegrating (bought in February).Quote:
Originally Posted by Fat-Lad
You know, I think you're right, it is blatant advertising. I do apologise. I mistakenly thought it might be helpful to point someone in the direction of somewhere I knew they might be able to get hold of 272s. What I should have done is carried out extensive research and identified all retail outlets that might be able to do the same and listed them all here. What a fool I've been.Quote:
Originally Posted by Underwood
And once you've chosen your shoes, why not make the first challenge for you newly Mudclawed feet the ascent up the stairs to the little cafe, which sells a range of hot and cold drinks and a beans on toast that'd be hard to better.Quote:
Originally Posted by Underwood
Other cafes are available. As are other savoury delicacies suspended in tomato sauce.Quote:
Originally Posted by L.F.F.
Well I wore my £63 272s on Saturday straight out of the box, after steaming the heelcups as usual. 8 1/2 hours on the fells, and 272s are still the most comfortable fell shoes I've ever had. Not the slightest niggle. And no, I don't work for Wiggle or Inov-8. Other states of foot deterioration are also available.