Inov-8 bare-grip 200 review

[plodding bear]

I really enjoyed that Born To Run book, thought the guy talked a lot of sense and am just waiting to unwrap my vivobarefoot trail jobbies on sunday. I have tried running in bare feet but the cold makes my feet numb and small stones hurt. Also, the soles of my feet are unlugged so I tend to descend either very slowly or on my arse.
Also, I cannot outrun my dog so I don't know where he got that from. His dog must've been very old or lazy, possibly both.
That said, I like the idea of running in the way that the body is designed to do, which is what the shoes are about. But pricewise, it'll be either next christmas before I get another pair, or wait for Walsh to bring a pair out at a reasonable cost!

[Dave Hardy]

I went for my first run in my vivobarefoot yesterday, just on grass. Felt pretty good, was novel to be able to actually feel the ground under your feet. For less than 60 quid I think they'll prove to be a decent purchase.

[Fellhound]

.....or wait for Walsh to bring a pair out at a reasonable cost!

Wot, you mean re-introduce the ultra-minimal PB racer of many many moons ago...?

Who was it said "there is nothing truly new under the sun"?

[plodding bear]

If that's the equivalent of a 'barefoot' fell shoe that lasts a while, does the job and doesn't cost a fortune then yes, let's have it back!!!

[Twister]

If that's the equivalent of a 'barefoot' fell shoe that lasts a while, does the job and doesn't cost a fortune then yes, let's have it back!!!

They'd have to make it with a wider forefoot area, it ain't minimalist if your toenails fall off!

[ukhursty]

£64.99 here at the min!

http://www.sportsshoes.com/product/I...running-shoes/

[stevefoster]

£64.99 here at the min!

http://www.sportsshoes.com/product/I...running-shoes/

Probably even cheaper in-store, i was there the other day and got a further £7 discount on the web price for some Speedcross 3's.

[ukhursty]

Probably even cheaper in-store, i was there the other day and got a further £7 discount on the web price for some Speedcross 3's.

Thats quality! They have 272's for £59 as well!

[EarthSongWoman]

Same here Wain

Faster, comfortable, less injury, but

After 140 miles over 3 months threadbare at the sides - that's one very expensive pair of running shoes!

Sad, as I am really loving them otherwise.

[Hank]

Same here Wain

Faster, comfortable, less injury, but

After 140 miles over 3 months threadbare at the sides - that's one very expensive pair of running shoes!

Sad, as I am really loving them otherwise.

I've seen an updated version being tested out on the fells with some toughened material round the sides... I'm guessing to address this issue.