Hi all,
Busy thread here but thought I would give my two pennies worth ^^
Ran all last year in my MT101s which have fallen to pieces. Managed to get them from blacks for £19... Bargin
Anyway I was following the MT110 closely and have been waiting since the US release to get a pair and since getting a pair last week I've managed to put in about 80 miles or so.
The number of modifications and improvements on the 101 are huge.
The toe box is softer and feels wider. Not too sure if it actually is but the transition from 101s has been a massive improvement. On down hills my poor toes used to take a bit of a battering as they slipped a fair bit in the 101s. This hasn't happened yet in the 110s and I've done some very steep down hills. The chaffing on the pinkie toe that I think just about ever 101 user had has gone.
The fit in the mid foot is definitely different. being a lot more sock like and snug around the main arch of the foot. The laces seem to hold onto the foot better as in the 101s I had to do special lacing to get specific tightness in some areas.
The heel cup is a massive improvement as well. The fit is much more snug and soft compared to the hard 101. Going sockless is definitely a possibility now they got rid of the razor heel of the 101.
For me the sole is again a massive improvement. The rock plate gives lots more protection on the rocks but you can still feel them. Been running in the South Downs Way which is a hilly chalk/grass landscape and the tacky sole definitely holds better on both surfaces than the 101. One down side is the sole of the mid foot. I understand they are keeping it minimal but if you get a sharp rock on the soft foamy part it goes straight through! Ouch! Down hills and steep dry mud up hills the grip is fantastic.
I haven't had any wear problems with the upper yet nor any stretch marks in the synthetic part nor cracks formed. I've not run in the wet as it hasn't rained yet) But will let you know if they start to fall apart as I saw some people mentioned it looked weak. From what I've seen so far the new upper is considerably stronger and more durable than the 101s.
One problem I've noted is a split between the heel and the synthetic upper has come off partly in one shoe. Anyone else had this?
In terms of looks... Similar to some 80s sci fi movie shoe = D Love it!
This is only my perspective from the 101 to the 110 with a few miles in the 110 runHope this helps
Happy running
Phill
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