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HappyG(rrr) Jun 2013 5:46pm, 12 Jun 2013 20,395 posts	Quote Pin HappyG(rrr) Sorry, my ignorance Flip. I've just seen that there is a trail as well as a road. Good protection sounds like what I need. And I know you know Lundavra well, so that's a great recommendation from you.
HappyG(rrr) Jun 2013 5:49pm, 12 Jun 2013 20,396 posts	Quote Pin HappyG(rrr) Good price too.
FenlandRunner Jun 2013 5:52pm, 12 Jun 2013 16,217 posts	Quote Pin FenlandRunner I like the Mizuno Ascends, in fact have now bought three pairs. They might not be great at anything but are the most adaptable. Road, fell, ice, snow, bog, grass, rock, they handle everything..... and for a wuss like me they are comfortable.
Derby Tup Jun 2013 6:09pm, 12 Jun 2013 5,777 posts	Quote Pin Derby Tup Roclite 315 suit me. Partner likes Wave Harriers
FenlandRunner Jun 2013 6:15pm, 12 Jun 2013 16,218 posts	Quote Pin FenlandRunner DT, If partner wore Wave Harriers for a successful BGR that is a huge recommendation
mblnFERCr Jun 2013 6:21pm, 12 Jun 2013 494 posts	Quote Pin mblnFERCr +1 for the Mizuno Ascends - though they are probably too much shoe for you HG - 10/11mm drop, and they dont have a rockplate. You could try merrill(sp) mix masters - 4/6 mm drop and and reasonable race plate. Or Brooks Cascadias - I think the latest version has 8mm drop + rockplate
mblnFERCr Jun 2013 6:22pm, 12 Jun 2013 495 posts	Quote Pin mblnFERCr 'race plate' = rockplate ?
rf_fozzy Jun 2013 6:31pm, 12 Jun 2013 4,676 posts	Quote Pin rf_fozzy I get sore feet under my big toe joint in wave harriers when doing long distance and/or very hard underfoot conditions. I think this is because the wave harriers are quite inflexible and also quite flat in the sole and I have high arches. Wave are a slightly more cushioned version of the harriers with less grip. I wasn't impressed by them. I love my speedcross 3s, but find the uppers go quite easily. Which is disappointing for such an expensive shoe. They also don't quite have the grip for steep (lakeland) downs at speed. I'm thinking of trying the new mudclaws.
rf_fozzy Jun 2013 6:33pm, 12 Jun 2013 4,677 posts	Quote Pin rf_fozzy 3rd paragraph - I missed out "Ascend"
mblnFERCr Jun 2013 6:44pm, 12 Jun 2013 496 posts	Quote Pin mblnFERCr You could also look at the Mizuno Cabrakan. - it's a very grippy shoe with good protection.