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Cheers Reto. I think it's well worth giving a shoe a fair trial. It's holding up really well and it has taken a bit of a beating. Well worth the cash in my opinion. 😎🤘

It's the perfect shoe for cruising in comfort Chad. 👌 I would love to see what you think of them if you manage to grab a pair. Thanks for watching buddy. 😎🤘

Sounds like you've been having a few issues with your pair of trail shoes. What model have you been using? Ultraventure or something different? As I say I haven't experienced any build quality issues with my pair. I will do an update short if I find any issues with it in the future. Thanks for watching! 😎🤘

@@BenNotley Yes they were Ultraventure ones. Can't think when I got them but a couple of years ago now. Shame as the road ones are really good. Maybe I just had a rogue pair or I'm so used to my Altra Olympus 4s for my long runs for the comfort. Worn the Olympus for TP and A100 and half of the 50 Slam so far this year and for now I'll stick with those.

@@paulakalosttime interesting. I will let you know if the same happens to mine. Yeah well worth sticking with things that are tried and tested. Sounds like the Olympus work well for you. 😊👍

Hi Neil. Yeah it is true to size. I went with my usual size 9 and I have no issues with that. Thanks for watching bud. 😎🤘

@@shaunnicholson5389 thanks very much for checking out the vid Shaun! How did you get on with the London 2 Brighton? I hope you managed to dodge the night time rain. 🤞 Thanks for the nice comment mate that's very kind of you. 😎🤘

@@BenNotley Got wet as finished other side of midnight but it was fun! BTW, seems you have a few fans in NZ...have to get you out here for the UTMB Tarawera Ultra (100km or Miler).

@@shaunnicholson5389 ah man sorry to hear you got hit by the storm but I guess you weren't in it for too long. I saw some L2B runners up on Ditching Beacon in the pouring rain. It was good to give them a cheer as we were going opposite directions. I would love to run Tarawera! It looks like a truly epic race and in a beautiful country too. It's certainly on my bucket list. 😎🤘

Cheers Ben. Been really I pressed with them. They're not as widely used in the UK currently but I hope they get the coverage they deserve. Well worth the cash. I am confident I should be able to get 1000k+ in them. Thanks for watching bud. 😎🤘

You're welcome Mr Coates! Thanks for watching mate! 😎🤘

Still got the snowball mate. Record these videos in the school. Quieter and more space to work with. 🤣👍

@@BenNotley quieter IN the school, Home must be wild xD

@@Terrorhertz when the kids have gone home obviously 🤣

@@BenNotley 😁

Cheers Martin. It's been a dream to run in for sure. Looking forward to trying out some of the other models in the future. Thanks for watching mate! 😎🤘

Cheers Lee. They seem to be a good blend of the Altra and Hoka. I would say they're basically an ATR with a wide toe box. Proper comfy cruiser. 👌 Cheers for watching bud. 😎🤘

Lee, try the Hoka Mafate Speed 4, wider toe box than Speedgoat.

@@RunFreeandStrong not the first time they've been recommended butty thabk you

Glad to hear you're feeling the same way. I have been eyeing up a pair of the mountain races for the summer. I think the slightly more aggressive outsole will handle the mud better. Thanks for watching. 😎🤘

True to size for me - albeit I tend to go half a size up on trail shoes for my ultras.

I would say go true to size Paul. They seem larger because of the toe box space but no issues with the length. Thanks for watching mate. 😎🤘

Cheers James! Next time you're in STaR give them a go and see what you think. Might be overly cushioned for you but you might fancy giving them a whirl. Thanks for watching buddy I hope you're well. 😎🤘

I hope they keep doing what they're doing mate. They seem to be sitting in the sweet spot between Altra and Hoka. They need to keep doing what they're doing. Cheers for watching JBS. 😎🤘

It's been a real work horse Tom. Can't really find anything wrong with it. I guess if you really prefer that snug toe hugging fit then it won't be the shoe for you but if you're looking to cruise in comfort I think you will be hard pressed to find a better option. Thanks for watching mate. 😎🤘

I use my ex running shoes for work. Once he outsoles are completely toast they then become my daily walk abouts. Gotta get my money's worth. 🤣👍

🤣 you're probably just looking after your shoes better than most of us Mark. Cheers for checking out the video bud. 😎🤘

@@carlstoakes6240 I have a pair of Mafates Carl. Another great shoe. 👌 They have much better traction in the trails than the Topos but they aren't as nice to run on the roads. Thanks for watching bud. 😎🤘

@@BenNotley Was considering the Mafate's as my next shoe. How would you rate the Topo, Mafate & Speedgoat 5s in 1st, 2nd & 3rd place?

@@carlstoakes6240 they have different uses really mate. The mafate is great for mountain running and also muddier conditions because of the more aggressive lugs. The Topo is more similar to a Hoka ATR but has a wider toe box and I think higher quality cushioning but it terms of uses very similar to a ATR. The speedgoat is in between them. You can pick up the pace more in the speedgoat and that traction is better but not as cushioned as the Topo. I hope that kind of makes sense 🤣

@@RunFreeandStrong thanks Reto! It's been a great year so far I hope that continues in the second half. Thanks for checking out the video buddy! 😎🤘

Ah mate! That's a shame! I had thought you're Strava had been a bit quiet mate. Good call to drop NDW though. Rebuild and come back stronger bud! 💪

Cheers Micheal! Thanks for watching mate. I hope you're well. 😎🤘

He's always hot out of the blocks but soon learns the lesson of pacing 🤣 Thanks for watching mate! 😎🤘

Cheers Neil! I have a few quiet months but once the events start they roll in pretty rapidly. Thanks for watching mate! 😎🤘

100% agree mate. Can't be beaten. Thanks for watching buddy! 😎🤘

​@BenNotley Epic stuff...and I'm always happy to live vicariously through CZcams videos😂

@SpindlyScoudrel cheers bud that's very kind! Well I hope I can provide you with some more decent content for you to enjoy. 😎🤘

Thanks for checking out the vid Stephen I appreciate it as always mate. Really looking forward to the next 6 months mate. 😎🤘

Thanks Charmain I am glad you enjoyed the video. 😎🤘

Cheers Chris! 😎🤘

Great to hear from you Phil! Glad to hear you're back on top of your health buddy! Now that's behind you I hope that you can get back to some regular running mate. I have a link to the fundraiser in the description of my videos mate I really appreciate your support. I hope that the money will go some way to helping some people that have been struggling. Take care bud! 😎🤘

Yeah Mark I am really glad I gave them a go I feel like I've found a real gem. Super comfy cruising shoe. The Cadillac of the trails 🤣👌 Thanks for watching mate! 😎🤘

Cheers for checking out the video Nicholas. 👍 Yeah the 18ltr seems to be a popular pack on super long ultra and multi days like MDS etc. My buddy Danielle used the 20ltr pack for the WD200 and it served her really well. You're right on your criticisms but like you say there isn't a pack that ticks all the boxes they just seem to be a blend of things you want and things you need. Thanks once again for watching mate. 😎🤘

Cheers Chad! Thanks for checking out the video mate. 😎🤘

Cheers Ben! If you would like to get involved in the GSW we would love to have you join us for some of it mate. 😊👍 As for the LDWA 50 that sounds great but that's the same day as the Triple Trial in Kent. Thanks for watching mate. 😎🤘

@@BenNotley That would be great, definitely up for that. Could you send me the route file and I can have a look at where I could join. Be great to run with you 👍

Cheers Martin very kind of you bud. I hope that we can tow the line of a race together in the future mate. 😎🤘

I cant comment on their abilities along canal tow paths at the moment mate as I am yet to try them in such testing conditions but I would imagine they will.be able to hold their own. I am also hopeful that they will be able to see through 3 consecutive marathon training blocks. Thanks for watching mate. 😎🤘

I agree mate they run on roads really well because of the minimal lug depth. It's a superb cross over shoe. 👌 Thanks for watching bud. 😎🤘

Cheers Lee. A valid point mate. Sometimes it's a bit laughable the lack of testing these guys put into their shoes before reviewing them. I can think of one such person right away 🤣 I will see if I can knock something up mate. 😎🤘

@BenNotley 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I know exactly who your thinking of too 🙃

Cheers Tom! Thanks for watching mate. Looking forward to the next 6 months. If you fancy joining us for some of the GSW that would be cool but you would have to slow down a bit though. 🤣👍

@@BenNotley That would be great. Thanks for the invite. Will see if viable with family commitments. Happy training mate!

Cheers JBS. Apart from this week I have been feeling pretty good. Feeling a bit wiped this week though but I will bounce back. There is plenty of space in the pack to store everything including the kitchen sink mate. 🤣 Thanks for watching mate. 😎🤘

Good question Kevin! I have been wanting to get up to some proper hills but it's difficult to go too far afield especially when I have the family to worry about. A big city marathon might be good to have another go at certainly something to think about. 😎🤘

@@BenNotley I won’t lie, your southern hills are too much for me. So, you’re not doing a bad job of them. Was more wondering if fell running would be your kinda thing. Totally get real life take priority so taking time away isn’t ideal.

Nice one Carl! Make sure you come and say hello bud. 😎🤘

Can't beat a bit of NDW action mate. 👌 I will see if I can knock up a quick review mate. They would be great for people with wide feet for sure. Thanks for watching Mr Coates. 😎🤘

Cheers Jay. Great bits of kit bud. 👌😎🤘

It was a superb morning Martin. I have really been enjoying the Topos mate. A great comfy cruiser. I am sure I can knock up a little review. I am hearing the call of Scotland but there are still a few hurdles in the way. I hope you had a nice meeting with Lee. 😎🤘

Cheers bud! Yeah I can't wait for that one really looking forward to sharing the trails with you again mate! 😎🤘

Living the dream mate 🤣👌

Done! 🤣👍

Thanks so much for checking it out Anthony! I really appreciate all the support buddy it really means a lot. 😎🤘