http://www.startfitness.co.uk/produc...077&P_ID=51538
I like the styling, sure I recognize it from somewhere, cant quite place it though. :p
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http://www.startfitness.co.uk/produc...077&P_ID=51538
I like the styling, sure I recognize it from somewhere, cant quite place it though. :p
Might have to try a pair of those :thumbup:
Nowt to lose, well 30 quid to lose. I am using mk 1s. They handled the trigger we'll. Ydt also sported a pair and is impressed with their comfort. Other brands might want to check the pricing out!
DT,
Next time you're in China can you sort out the details on these?
http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/57...ing_shoes.html
www.dominionsports.co.uk will be stocking them soon....
Actually....
I reckon these.... ;)
http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/57...ing_shoes.html
I always had USD 10 per pair in mind as a cost for Inov-8s so wasn't far off :closed:
Too be fair to Startfitness, 30 quid for a pair of $15 shoes probably isn't bad.
Might have to try a pair of the more miles. The dont look too bad either!
Im genuinely amused by the R&D department being 8 cubicles in an office. Makes me wonder what Inov8 are actually up to!?Quote:
Originally Posted by dominion
A wider range of sizes than the Mk1 as well as looking a lot less clumpy. Anyone any experience of the fit?
So, what is the difference between the Cheviot Mk1 and Mk2s? As the only thing that has put me off the Mk1s is people commenting on them being a bit rigid. If the newer ones have sorted this, then I reckon I will give these a go.
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Originally Posted by stumpy
Sadly mine are resigned to trail running and not fell running.
Whilst the grip is great I can't get on with the fit at all. I find the heel bed far too wide for my ankles.
Descending my heel is sliding back and forth all over the place and feels unsupported. I finished a run and changed shoes and put the mudclaws on, compared them to the inov8 and the heel on those is narrower and lower.
Yep, I've tied the laces tight and all that malarky but don't think IMO they're ideal for a narrower foot... as I say grip is good and I'll carry on using them but won't be racing in them.
Is that the Mk1 or Mk2 emmilou?Quote:
Originally Posted by emmilou
$15 FOB stands you at about £15 by the time they get in to your warehouse, so it's not a bad price at all but the RRP is stretching it a bit. Who makes the recommendation that these should be £79.99
You cannot compare with Inov-8
The ex factory on them could be $25 - £30
I am using my first pair of more mile shoes and having done many runs and races I find them very comfortable and the studs are excellent. YiannisQuote:
Originally Posted by stumpy
I noticed Sports Direct / Karrimor do some weird and wonderful budget shoes like these - they could be complete rubbish, or unexpectedly good. A bit of Salomon influence in the design perhaps? I haven't felt the need to risk it yet, as my normal choice of shoes aren't much more expensive.
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Originally Posted by stumpy
Mk1 but looking at the web site this morning they do womens ones now and mine were a pair of mens possibly explaining the wider fit.
I've yet to try the womens model so watch this space - they do pink too, would have preferred orange but hey ho!
More Mile / Startfitness makes up the RRP at £79-99. They're the same company. It's a marketing trick that annoys me. No one has ever paid £79-99 for them. I doubt they've ever been available at that price anywhere at anytime.Quote:
Originally Posted by Witton Park
You can compare to Inov-8, $25-$30 for a pair of shoes retailing at over a 100 quid, is far worse than $10-$15 retailing for 40 quid. The only difference is Inov-8 have a distribution channel, Startfitness / Moremile are direct selling.
So the Inov8's are more nicely finished, but what else do we get for the money? Are we paying an extra £50(and the rest) to add to all the overheads in the supply chain?
Just shows individual preferences and foot shape vary a lot. I have very narrow feet (never had any problem even with the original Walsh Racer) but I find the fit of the Cheviot's fine.Quote:
Originally Posted by emmilou
If these gain popularity and make Inov8 wind their neck in to some extent on pricing then it can only be a good thing.
PS - my mark ones are still going strong after 41 runs (almost 60 hours) of mostly fellrunning.
Can anyone who has used these, as they seem to have the same grip between mk1 and mk2, comment on whether they are totally impractical for hard pack stuff and the odd bit of tarmac (when linking up bits of trail).
Just ordered a pair of the MK1s. I went for 9 (given I'm a 9/43 in Inov/Walsh). Tempted by the sleeker looking MK2, but given they're just for training on mucky trail/forest/hills, I went for the more robust looking pair. Hoping they are a good alternative to the Adidas Kanadia(?) that recently fell apart.
I have never found any make of fellrunning shoe 'totally impractical for hard pack stuff and the odd bit of tarmac'. The more mile shoes have plenty of cushioning and feel ok on tarmac.Quote:
Originally Posted by barrierfreeman
FWIW I just got this reply from Start Fitness, when enquiring about the differences between the mk1 and mk2:
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The main difference between the Cheviot and Cheviot 2 is the fit of the upper and improved outsole durability. It is also a slightly lower profile and race aggressive.
Just read a blog relating to the durability of these shoes...it was far from glowing!
Cheap indeed, but quality lacking it would seem.
The 1's or the 2's?
The new it would seem.Quote:
Originally Posted by shaunaneto
Which blog?Quote:
Originally Posted by ukhursty
New up an coming company produces a cracking shoe that get's lots of attention. Updates with with improvements and makes it worse.
Where have I heard that before.
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Originally Posted by Derby Tup
http://saddleworthowls.blogspot.co.u...ll-231012.html
At that price they'll be at least 30% horse.
or available furlongQuote:
Originally Posted by Hank
You can always find reports of any shoe falling apart, like this one about a brand new pair of Roclites on the Bowland blog:Quote:
Originally Posted by ukhursty
http://bowlandfellrunners.wordpress....shoe-shopping/
For what it's worth, my Cheviot 1s are still going strong after 40-odd runs and I've just ordered a pair of Cheviot 2s..
Yes, it would be unwise to judge the durability of the shoe from one mishap anyway! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Fellhound
Look forward to further reviews when they arrive!
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Originally Posted by Fellhound
Are you on commission Fellhound ;-)
Bought some Mk1's recently and probably covered about 100 miles in them so far - have to say for the money I'm hugely impressed. I'm a bloke but usually buy the womens shoe for the narrower fit. Bought the blokes shoe here though and slightly wide in the heel. Not the most comfortable fit really, but cannot fault the shoe overall. Over Sugarloaf last night in the icy snowline grip was a bit sketchy on the way up, didn't feel like I could fully commit, but on the way down it was stunning. For a training fell shoe I think they're great.
Like the look of the Mk2, but frankly, might be tempted to stick with Mk1 unless someone indicates they're much more comfortable?
cheers
Yos
Mk2s look good and seem to grip on most surfaces except quite steeply sloping compacted farm-yard snow :w00t:
You know full well that it was sheet ice - my bloody arm!
Nay lad.... I just like a bargain ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by hopey
My Jalas Champions have become the shoe of choice at the moment though, with all this snow and ice about... Shall I send you a link Brett?? :p
Bought some of the red ones for £30 and tried them out on Pendle last Tuesday night in the deep snow. Very comfortable indeed with a slightly narrower fit than the yellow or blue ones. Fantastic grip and for the price they are very good value. Size wise I had to go up half a size compared to my inov8 333's. Not sure how they would fair in deep heather as the material on the sides might take a bit of a battering. Overall though great value and worth a try.