Mizuno Ascend & Cabrakan shoes

[jodg]

'Ow do,

Am looking for a shoe that offer a bit more in terms of support and cushioning etc than my favourite fell shoe, the Mizuno Wave Harrier.

I see that Mizuno do a Wave 'Ascend' and a 'Cabrakan'.

Does anyone have any experience wearing/using these shoes etc? The Harrier fit is spot on for me so keen to try the more "trail-y" Mizunos.

[Antisocial]

'Ow do,

Am looking for a shoe that offer a bit more in terms of support and cushioning etc than my favourite fell shoe, the Mizuno Wave Harrier.

I see that Mizuno do a Wave 'Ascend' and a 'Cabraka

Does anyone have any experience wearing/using these shoes etc? The Harrier fit is spot on for me so keen to try the more "trail-y" Mizunos.

Have a look a the Nike red rocks 11, lots of cushioning and good grip, especially for the broader foot

39.99 at sportshoes unltd

[jodg]

Thanks for the tip Antisocial, I'll take a look.

[simgreen78]

Ey up Jodg,

Bit of a curveball, but I'm a huge fan of the NB MT840. Trail oriented with good cushioning but also suitable for the fells if its not too extreme. You could certainly Trunce in them for example. And I ran at Bradwell in them OK as well as taking them out on a few 16 and 17 milers around and about the Peak District. And they're only £50. I've got two pairs and they are absolutely brilliant. I like the Wave Harrier too, but my pair haven't seen the light of day since I brought the NBs home.

Heres the spec at Accelerate http://www.accelerateuk.com/product/MT840714

Si

[simgreen78]

PS they are what Helen Elmore runs in.

[jodg]

Ey up Jodg,

Bit of a curveball, but I'm a huge fan of the NB MT840. Trail oriented with good cushioning but also suitable for the fells if its not too extreme. You could certainly Trunce in them for example. And I ran at Bradwell in them OK as well as taking them out on a few 16 and 17 milers around and about the Peak District. And they're only £50. I've got two pairs and they are absolutely brilliant. I like the Wave Harrier too, but my pair haven't seen the light of day since I brought the NBs home.

Heres the spec at Accelerate http://www.accelerateuk.com/product/MT840714

Si

Flippin' 'eck. Things are getting complicated! I am due to nip into Accelerate and try some on. Ta for tip about the NB shoes, they've been suggested to me as well. There's also the Brooks Cascadia to try....

So many shoes, so little time!

[DazTheSlug]

I'm a "Harrier man" too, and I've got a pair of Ascends that I really like as well
they are a lot like a road shoe though, with a thick "blocky" sole, so no good for anything too technical, and the grip's no good for anything too muddy
I use them for more traily runs, especially if there's going to be a significant amount of actual road involved along the way

[jodg]

I'm a "Harrier man" too, and I've got a pair of Ascends that I really like as well
they are a lot like a road shoe though, with a thick "blocky" sole, so no good for anything too technical, and the grip's no good for anything too muddy
I use them for more traily runs, especially if there's going to be a significant amount of actual road involved along the way

My thoughts exactly.

[DronfieldRunner]

Been running in the Cassadia for most of this years Peak Fell runs and had not problems, really impressed, only down side is that I have now put big toe thro on both shoes :-(. Did find when I was running on mixture of road/trail I had blisters but in the Peak they are great. Used them for the Grindlefors Gallop as well and they were excellant. Just would like a more protective toe box, then I would not put toe thro . I also have the harrier, which I tend to use as my snow shoe and when it gets muddy. Recently invested in some vasque blur for when I want some more cushoning

[simgreen78]

Been running in the Cassadia for most of this years Peak Fell runs and had not problems, really impressed, only down side is that I have now put big toe thro on both shoes :-(. Did find when I was running on mixture of road/trail I had blisters but in the Peak they are great. Used them for the Grindlefors Gallop as well and they were excellant. Just would like a more protective toe box, then I would not put toe thro . I also have the harrier, which I tend to use as my snow shoe and when it gets muddy. Recently invested in some vasque blur for when I want some more cushoning

*sucks air through teeth and shakes head*

Not sure I'd fancy Wave Harriers in the snow DR, their one weakness for me is that they just cannot handle the wet. I've fallen foul on that score a few times in them. Gotta go with something a little bit more hardcore in the white stuff. Walshes, Inovs. I ran around in Mudrocs through the winter and they were very good.

I've not seen much mention of Mudrocs on the forum. Mudclaws seem popular but the Mudrocs rarely get a mention. Generally Inov8 don't suit me but my Mudrocs are the only pair out of three that I've kept hold of. For the time being .