I think they are spot on for what they are sold for. Trails. they offer a decent amount of cushioning and protection alongside a reasonable amount of grip. I purchased mine with long distance running in mind, when my feet will thank me for the extra padding, slightly stiffer sole, roomy and protected toe box.
As a fell shoe they are never going to match up to something designed for that purpose.
Ideal for walk/run type events, I hope!
Seemed fine to me on Rombalds Stride but then I'm in no way a racer, just a 'get-round' plodder.
ive got a pair of these for my training runs light but with plenty of cushioning very good on the grass n light mud, heavy mud n wet limestone like wearing rollerskates, n
crap when wet as the innersoles bunch up under the toes on decents but think this happens with a few brands, uppers dry quick thow good on the tarmac too.
Got myself a pair of these after reading the positive comments on here.
I've been out for over 2 months with ITB and Achiles problems and after physio, rest and some orthotics i'm slowly returning to running. I've managed to get a few miles in these now over different terrain so thought i'd share.
They were quick to free up, the first run was painful but they've been fine since and are pretty comfy, even with my wide feet. Grip on general trail is excellent, i feel much more confident now. Went for a jaunt over Aran Fawddwy yesterday, the rain closed in something terrible on the way down but grip was again overall superb. Wet rock was trecherous but the grip on wet grass and light mud seemed to be great.
One thing i noticed is that they really do dry out quickly. After being dunked in peat bog up to my ankles it wasn't long before they were nice and dry again.
Build quality seems solid but i guess only time will tell that!
Just bought my second pair of these in 15 months. I would have had to bought about 9 pairs of mudclaws in the sa,e time though to be fair mostly only 2 pairs of flyrocs.
Had a year in a pair of Spirit Peaks (a bit heavier than the Spirit Lite). They're really comfortable and have to be the warmest fell/trail shoe I've ever had so I never get cold feet in them. Pity the grip on snow and wet rock isn't better or they could be good all-round winter shoes rather than good for easier terrain.
Better buy a few more pairs as Ive heard from a very good source that they won't be available anymore.Originally Posted by Antisocial
Really? Having had these for a few months now, I was planning to replace like for like next time. I've been massively impressed with them.
What was the reason for discontinuing them and when would this likely happen?
Thanks,
I'd like to know too. I've had three pairs of these and they're ideal for long distance trails; really comfy and more than grippy enough and nice and light. I thought they were better than Flyrocs (which I've also used and liked) and nearly up there with the late lamented Walsh Raids (my favourite trail shoe to date).So please say they're not going to be discontinued; or if they are it's so that the Raid can make a well deserved comeback.Cheers - Raymond
Help! I'm trying to find a pair of Spirit Peak/lites somewhere but they do seem to have been discontinued as nowhere has a size 10. If they aren't available anymore, what do people use instead? I don't want to go down the inov8 route really, I want reasonably priced shoes that last a while.
Are those MoreMiles Cheviots up to the job, haven't heard much about them on the other thread for a while.
I'm looking for a shoe for longish, fell/traily runs, maybe with even the odd road section...
...maybe I'll just have to get Harriers again?
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