Shoes that perform well in mud...

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Arjin Nov 2014 2:20pm, 11 Nov 2014 122 posts	0 Arjin I’ve had a pair of Inov8 rocklite 295’s for a few years and they’re finally falling to bits so will need replacing soon. Especially as I’ve now entered the Dark Star Marathon – 28.2 miles predominantly along a towpath, in January. I’m interested in what people would say is the best show to run in. This year the race was a wash out and without the right shoes, in similar conditions I might as well wear skates! Thanks all 
K5 Gus Nov 2014 3:28pm, 11 Nov 2014 1,098 posts	0 K5 Gus Generally ( but not always ), it's a compromise between grip and cushioning, ie the really grippy shoes ( ie fell shoes ) have less cushioning as they are designed for soft muddy conditions. How have you found the Roclites ? Are you looking for more grip than them ? If so, then Mudclaws or X-Talons would be the obvious choice, but not sure I'd fancy doing 30 miles on a towpath in them, depends what your feet are used to. One quite similar to the Roclite is the Salomon Fellraiser - nice grippy sole and still reasonable cushioning. The Salomon Speedcross3 is even more cushioned ( but a bit heavier ) but still as grippy. Lots of other choices from Adidas, Brooks, Saucony, Asics, etc, etc. Try and find a running shop with a good choice of trail shoes and try them to see what feels right
Derby Tup Nov 2014 3:47pm, 11 Nov 2014 13,492 posts	0 Derby Tup Mudclaws are the best for mud. Adidas Kandida a good comfortable / cheaper option but grip compromised
jacdaw Nov 2014 4:09pm, 11 Nov 2014 1,143 posts	0 jacdaw I haven't actually tried them, but if your budget is large, the Salomon S-lab Sense 3 ultra SG ("soft ground") might be worth a look.
GordonG Nov 2014 4:12pm, 11 Nov 2014 6,490 posts	0 GordonG as DT says, Kanadia's are good though their sizes do not match other shoes. Go for at least 1.5 sizes higher than normal.
Derby Tup Nov 2014 4:22pm, 11 Nov 2014 13,493 posts	0 Derby Tup I cannot get my (average width, but high arch) feet in Kandidas
Red Squirrel Nov 2014 4:26pm, 11 Nov 2014 17,376 posts	0 Red Squirrel I loved the old X-Talons but they appear to have changed them and I don't like my new ones so much. However, I'm now being told that the 'precision' fit is the one to go for if you have narrow feet like me.
Arjin Nov 2014 8:41am, 12 Nov 2014 123 posts	0 Arjin Gus, I've got on really well with the roclites and have run around 20 miles in them a few times and have found the grip to be great in all but the worst conditions. I'm expecting the worst conditions in January! I generally run in a low differential shoe and like the feel of inov8's. I was looking at the mudclaws and fellraisers initially but wanted to see what others suggested without putting my own preferenses in. Really appreciate the feedback and will have a nose at the kandidas before anything else I think as if they are good then I can afford 2 pairs!!! Can't believe I paid £45 for my inov8 roclites in the running shop in Guildford around 5 years ago, and now they're charging £80+ a little above inflation I think!
K5 Gus Nov 2014 5:21pm, 12 Nov 2014 1,104 posts	0 K5 Gus If you like a bargain, and happy to shop on-line, then I got a Runners World 15% off discount code for trail shoes at ratrace.com emailed to me today : RW15XMAS There's already big savings on some of the shoes ( depending on your size ) even before the 15% extra