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Inov8 X-Talon 225 Review

Inov-8 X-Talon 225 Review and Wear Test The Inov-8 X-Talon 225 is a new lightweight addition to Inov-8’s range of fell/cross country shoes. These are running shoes that are specifically designed to be used on soft muddy or broken ground. So, they have big sticky rubber ‘studs’ designed to give traction on everything from grass to wet slippy rocks. The shoe is also flexible, which means the sole will bend somewhat, hugging the ground over a larger surface area to improve traction. This flexibility also means your feet receive more ‘feedback’, helping them... Read More

Running Shoes for Wide Feet – Advice & Shop the Range

RUNNING SHOES FOR WIDE FEET ARE YOU RUNNING SHOES WIDE ENOUGH? This seems obvious.. but how should your running shoes fit ? The most important point to take away is that there should be plenty of room in them. There are many brands out there that offer wide and extra wide road and off-road running shoes to ensure you have that space. Whether you land on your heel or your mid-foot, your foot will change shape as you go through the running cycle. Your foot spreads out as it touches the... Read More

Short Review / Overview of Inov-8 X-Talon 212, 200, 190 & 215

Inov-8 X-Talon Origin: X-Talon 212 & 190 The Inov-8 X-Talon 212 was originally intended as a cross country racing shoe with studs that were spaced out enough as to not clog with mud. It was flexible enough to mould to the ever changing shape of the ground you run on during a cross country run or race. The shoe was light, with a mesh upper that prevented water being absorbed, making you uncomfortable and weighing you down. The shoe had a fast and responsive feel and yet was shortly followed by the stripped down, even faster racing version–the X-Talon 190. “The... Read More

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Levisham Limping Fell Race 2016

The final race in the Northern Runner/ Esk Valley Summer Fell Race Series is Levisham Limping on Sunday 2nd October 2016. This fun event is organised by York Knavesmire Harriers. The start finish and registration is Lockton Village Hall, North of Pickering, North Yorkshire (grid ref SE846900). Entry is £6 on the day only and the start is 10.30 am. The course is about 6 miles long with over 1,000 feet of ascent.Click here to see a map of the race route. Fell Shoes or grippy trail shoes should keep... Read More

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Roseberry Topping Fell Race 2016

Roseberry Topping Fell Race 2016 The next race in the Northern Runner/ Esk Valley Summer Fell Race Series is a classic. When people think of fell racing they often think of the ‘Up and Down’ races which is what Roseberry Topping Race is. Although there is a map below it isn’t really needed as the race starts at the National Trust Car Park and you run up to the summitt of Roseberry Topping and back down again anyway you wish. This is a distance of 1.5 miles with an ascent... Read More

Inov-8 Trail Talon 275 Review

Inov- 8 Trail Talon 275 Road Test / Review “Good to use on most off-road surfaces, certainly the ones I tried that included man made off-road paths, sand, stone, natural firm sandy soil, small amounts of mud, tarmac and concrete in small doses.” — FIND THE TRAIL TALON HERE — Testing & Observations Test 1:  The extremely important ‘house test’.  Any new shoes get worn indoors for an hour.  I notice the roomy toe box, just like Inov-8’s Road Claw.  I like the 290; I think this is going to be good. Good... Read More