So a week off running and it wasn’t too bad, I must admit it was tricky to not go out when the sun shone on the way home but I stuck to it for a whole week. And today I got to try out my new shoes (I had to hide them this week in case my will broke)

First impressions – very comfy, at first they felt a little snug but they are so soft – like a baby deers furry ass – that they soon felt like they were already worn in.
The reason I got these was for better grip as the weather turns and I’m going to be spending much of the next six months sliding around in mud. I also wanted something for wet rocks on the beach, It’s not like I ask a lot or anything.
It’s been raining all week and so I was sure to find mud





So overall I’m more than pleased with the Xtalon 200 – They are definitely going to become my technical shoe of choice and I expect to give them a right hammering this winter. The grip is fantastci on mud and rock and they provide an immense feeling of confidence and stability. My only worry is the drainage but with some care there shouldnt be too much water getting in – basically it has to go in over the top anyway.
Oh and I have new shoes but this dude has a new coat – With chickens on! How cool is that (I was kinda jealous)

I’m so happy you seem to like the shoes! Sounds like a proper test run for them as well. I love mine and with the gloves are the only pair right now I seem to want to run in. Water from top is always an issue…. If I really hit the jackpot I usually just take them off and unsoak them….
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Thanks for the recommendation! Yep I think I have a plan forming for water entry prevention! The grip is really amazing tho! Was great to be back out on the trails too!
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Do you plan to steal the horses coat and out it as gaiters around your feet?
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Steal from a horse! I could never – but good thinking lol Im thinkingsock gaitors – I may have to fashion them myself tho
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Like this one https://www.inov-8.com/race-ultra-gaiter.html? Am I the only one that gets kicks out of buying kit for the kit?
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How about a picture of the grip? Have only seen the shoes from above! …shoe porn, I know…
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Oooh now these sound like my kind of shoes. Grippy on all terrain (salivates). Gaiters would be good as deep puddles are an issue for me – but no wait- I may be buying a treadmill – no puddle worries there!
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You are collecting arguments I love it!
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Definitely thinking treadmill not shoes! Although I did think that I might need the shoes for the weekends😆😆😆 Sussed out the damage this morning. It doesn’t call to me as a place that I want to be, but cee jay, being creative and brilliantly clever, suggested fairy lights. So I’m trying to think of how I can create a treadmill running grotto for winter!
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Wow that is exciting. Like a man cave, but for real girls! You’ll need a tiny mini fridge with stored energy drinks!
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Cave is right! It is very cob webby in there! It contains a mixture of ours and our landlords ‘treasures’. Mainly a mixture of cardboard boxes in various stages of unpacking. But it has potential!!!!😆😆😆
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