Invov8 still sh*t

[TheReverand]

I've recieved my "Non Faulty" mudclaws back from Innovate. apparently its my foots fault as I'm poronating (not true). 14 runs max and they've fallen apart

Unless I find a pair for £20 probably won't be getting any more as thats all they are worth.

Just ordered a new pair of Fellcross as pretty much lived in them this year certainly 3 runs a week. Studs have now started to wear to the point that i'm loosing traction. uppers still intact...

what make are fellcross? are they walsh?

[TheReverand]

for any one with big long feet

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Walsh-PB-E...item3a7cc1522d

[lantern rouge]

That kind of sums up my experience with Inov8. Had a pair of the old Mudclaws (330's I think - the ones with the grey sole) and they lasted for ages, as did my Roclites. But I recently sent a pair of Mudclaws (333's) back as the stitching on the uppers came apart after only a few runs. Also had a few problems with the old 272's but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt as I was doing quite high mileage in them.

I've also had LaSportiva Crosslites (most comfortable trainers ever) and currently giving Fellcross a whirl but I haven't found anything that grips as good as the Mudclaws.

Very similar experience to me Andy.

When I first tried Mudclaws, I couldn't believe the grip... fantastic. The 333 was a BIG letdown... knackered in no time with the lace holes snapping; stitching failing around the sides and studs being ripped off the soles.

However, the 270 / 272 are great and the rate of wear is reasonable... be nice if they could keep the price down, but in my humble opinion, they are a bloody good shoe.

Then again, not everyone has the same experience or the same feet!

Crosslites? Not as grippy, but for comfort, top banana!

[IanDarkpeak]

what make are fellcross? are they walsh?

Salomon. They look expensive but out lasted any shoe i've ever had with the exception of the Highlander.

[sbrt]

Salomon. They look expensive but out lasted any shoe i've ever had with the exception of the Highlander.

Good point IDp

All the Salomon stuff I have used has been top quality.

Personally I have gone from using inov8 to Walshes. because they;-

1. are 20-30% cheaper
2. can be re-soled
3. are comfy and grippy
4. are as good as/better than inovs, for the stuff I do.
5. are made in the UK which means; I am supporting UK manufacturing, they are not made in a sweatshop, I am not supporting an oppressive regime. Less air miles etc.
6. retro, 'yeah baby'.

[MickTor]

Oroc 340's any good?