Which shoes?

[Mossdog]

I love these, but only on bitumen or gentle trail as grip is not brilliant - certainly no toe discomfort. Is it your socks? Injinji toe socks keep my toes happy, with Dexshells or Drymax or wool socks over them.

Thanks Mike. Yes, I've tried a few socks options. I will try them without the insoles in too. I think you're right also that I'll restrict them to runs where it's primarily roads and hard track. These were to replace my old x-talons 212s which I thought were great, albeit not suited for running on the flinty tracks of the South Downs last year, as my calves vouched for!