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    Re: Walsh Spirit Lite

    Quote Originally Posted by plodding bear View Post
    The Spirit Lite/peak jobbies look a bit more cushioned than yer average Walsh shoe, is that actually the case? (fingers crossed...)
    Quote Originally Posted by Graeme78 View Post
    They are, yet still manage to be pretty light too.
    A lot more cushioned than both Walsh PB and Mudclaws But doest have the aggressive grip for steep grass/heather etc. It is a trail shoe not a fell shoe.

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    Re: Walsh Spirit Lite

    Quote Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak View Post
    A lot more cushioned than both Walsh PB and Mudclaws But doest have the aggressive grip for steep grass/heather etc. It is a trail shoe not a fell shoe.
    Disagree fine in grass and heather just not in very muddy conditions

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    Re: Walsh Spirit Lite

    Might be a good bet for the Fellsman, then. rocky paths, grass, bog...

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    Re: Walsh Spirit Lite

    Quote Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak View Post
    A lot more cushioned than both Walsh PB and Mudclaws But doest have the aggressive grip for steep grass/heather etc. It is a trail shoe not a fell shoe.
    I don't think they're that bad, too be honest if you want a good all around alternative to the PB or mudroc that can cope with trails and roads this is your shoe. I would consider using them on most stuff, lakes, peak dale etc. I wouldn't race in them though

    Quote Originally Posted by plodding bear View Post
    Might be a good bet for the Fellsman, then. rocky paths, grass, bog...
    I think they would be an excellent shoe for that and for a lot of long distance stuff too.

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    Re: Walsh Spirit Lite

    Quote Originally Posted by Antisocial View Post
    Disagree fine in grass and heather just not in very muddy conditions
    Quote Originally Posted by Graeme78 View Post
    I don't think they're that bad, too be honest if you want a good all around alternative to the PB or mudroc that can cope with trails and roads this is your shoe. I would consider using them on most stuff, lakes, peak dale etc. I wouldn't race in them though




    I think they would be an excellent shoe for that and for a lot of long distance stuff too.
    I think Graeme grasped my comments alittle better than Paul.

    Yes they are ok on Heather/grass and moorland but if were racing down a steep bank of the above or muddy terrain as Paul says then I'd want a more agressive sole.

    The pace of the Fellsman is a little more sedentry for most so yes I would say this is a good choice for races/challenges such as the Fellsman

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    Re: Walsh Spirit Lite

    I may well get these as my next dry weather or trail shoe, I currently use harriers for off road when it's not slippy enough for pb's but these are starting to look like a good bet.

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    Re: Walsh Spirit Lite

    I have just got a mail order pair of these. (spirit lite)

    the fit around the heel and midfoot is really nice. What should I expect in the toebox area? there seems to be a great deal of space between the end of my toes and the front of the shoe, is this normal or should I return them and get a half size down?

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    Re: Walsh Spirit Lite

    they are deathly on wet rock, be warned - and not great in mud, IMO

    good shoe for any terrain in dry conditions though

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    Re: Walsh Spirit Lite

    used them on saturday for Rombalds Stride. no problems with the fit, really comforatable.

    found them usable on the flags on top of Ilkely Moor, but wouldn't want to be slowing down or changing direction as they were slidey. had to take care crossing the 'babbling' streams.

    looking forward to some drier weather now!

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    Re: Walsh Spirit Lite

    Does anyone know the weight (approx.)? I take it they're pretty light or lite!

    The Walsh website gives weights for the fell trainers, but not for the Spirit Peak and Lite.

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