Time to semi-retire my Inov8 xtalon 200’s I think. They can go in the back of the van for impromptu runs. I think probably the best recommendation for running shoes is that I bought exactly the same pair to replace them. I find them that comfortable (for a stripped down shoe) and wouldnt run in anything else if I know I’m doing technical stuff. The grip is utterly fantastic and I love that I can really feel the rocks under my feet. I feel confident in my foot placement so much more in the 200’s.
But after around 3-400 miles I can see materials starting to tear and I want to run Cornwall in them – or the same model at least so I’ve got a new pair to break in ready.
To be honest the new ones don’t even take any breaking in, I did 7 miles in them yesterday and felt perfect from the off.
Welcome to the world new shoes – I’m gonna wreck you!
Mmm I think that I might like a pair of those!
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Dunno if you’d need that much grip as they have rubbery studs on. But there are loads of different Inov8s out there, one for everyone lol Christ I should be on commission!
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I’m thinking about the hills😊
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They definitely work on hills! I ran Preseli in them
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😂😂😂one extra/spare pair!!!!!
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Enjoy the new shoe feeling
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Always love that new shoe feeling!
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Wow I’m impressed they held out so long. I go through mine faster. 😬
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Inov8s? Weird that perhaps you run much faster than me!
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oh I definitely don’t! I think it’s how they dry out? (The get rather wet)
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Oh and no, not those brand, I think I need to swap!
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Think you do! These spend half their time in salt water and survived!
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