Anyone got any feedback on these, particularly how they come out size wise and how robust they are?
thanks!
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Anyone got any feedback on these, particularly how they come out size wise and how robust they are?
thanks!
Right, as no one answered I bought some just to do my own testing :-)
Arrived today, and first thoughts are they look pretty robust and the sole looks like it will, well shake off the soil! Bloody heavy mind - 350g for my UK 7.5s!
Will update when I have had some use!
Which I guess would make my usual size nines about 400g. I had wondered about them, but don't think I want anything that heavy. Thanks for the tip-off.
Hye Gej - the way I look at it, is if you use shoes that heavy for training, think how you'll fly in your racing x-talons :-)
First impressions are, despite the weight, they are actually pretty good.
The grip in mud and on wet grass is superb, and they seemed to shed mud well (as you'd expect with the name!). Bit skittery on wet tarmac perhaps.
Overall comfort was really good, with plenty of padding and a good tongue. I suspect the fit would not be so great for steep contouring.
They didn't feel as clunky as I expected - once covered in mud, the weight is not really an issue I guess!
Fit was true, and very similar to Inov-8s.
They look bomb-proof, but time will tell.....
Cheers for doing the research, i’ve had my eye on these over Christmas but was scared of the price in case it meant they were going to fall to bits.
I can't comment on the shoes but what a fantastic name for a off road running shoe!
After the catastrophic failure of my two pairs of More Miles, I am keeping well away from cheap shoes.
I've been running in a pair of these for months, much better quality than the last pair of more mile I had, very comfy, they feel like a roclite but with deeper lugs. Only downside I have noticed, and this is where they differ vastly from a roclite, they're useless on wet rock, so if you're racing I'd use an inov8 but for long training runs I love 'em
Generally the Higher State kit is far better quality than More Mile. I've got several pair of their shorts that are just as good, if not better than anything else I've had and have lasted for ages for peanuts. I've had the MM cheviots and they lasted about 2 minutes!
As for the Soil Shakers, after four runs in them they are skittish on some wet rock, but ok on others I'd say. Stick with mud and grass and the odd patch of tarmac and they are (so far) a darn good training shoe for the money.
I’m with you there Stumpy, I’ve bought loads of the higher state kit, the tights leave a bit to be desired, they’re a bit Nora Batty :D but the jackets and windproofs are good and are cheap as chips, like all running kit it gets serious hammer and is in the wash constantly and still holds up, I might have a punt at the shoes, worth a go just for thrashing through the local fields if nothing else
One thing I have noticed about them is the removable insoles. They are thick and very cushioned, but REALLY absorbent! So, after running in the wet it become really heavy and squelchy! I'm going to try and replace them with an old Inov 8 pair and hope the slightly smaller volume doesn't affect the fit....
Well, 100 miles in and they are beginning to show distinct signs of starting to fall apart at the seams! Whilst the sole unit has been phenomenally good in the mud, I can't say the same about the uppers. They hold so much water that the already clumpy feel becomes leaden, and they also seem to have stretched.
Worth a punt, but I doubt I'll be rushing back to get another pair.....
I wore mine once! Like you say, the grip is excellent, but I just found them extremely uncomfortable.
I'm quite liking my soil shakers. Very padded and comfy with excellent grip for the mud and slush at this time of year. Too heavy to be a race shoe, but good for winter mileage.
New version (2) are much lighter, size 10.5 weigh in at 330g. Used to always wear the original orange 315 inov8's . Feel nearer to them then version 1. Very comfy, doing decent for lasting. I have returned to running after a long illness and surprised at the prices of shoes. With club discount they are really cheap.
Grip is great if you don't run on smooth wet stone, if you do bambi on ice looked elegant.
I've been meaning to get a pair of these as a comparison to the LSR resole option for 212s. Price is similar.Quote:
Originally Posted by haworth hobbler