Thanks Fritz! I do a fair bit of research before I buy the shoes, then it’s just a case of working through the different elements - outsole, midsole and upper 👍 Thanks for watching!
I run in similar conditions; back lanes of English countryside. The tarmac gets chewed up by tractors and theres usually a build up of mud and puddles and the odd smattering of manure too! Just wondering about my next shoe. Is it better to have a stability shoe for these surfaces to avoid rolling an ankle? I'd like to run faster so I'm considering the Novablast 4 but also the GT2000 12 TR. I've been in a Kayano 27 for three years and no injuries at all in that time. I'm not sure about a rockered trainer like the Clifton 9 as my knees ligaments are knackered. Any feedback much appreciated!
Hi Tom, thanks for your comment. I’d stick to neutral shoes if you’re a beau trail runner. I believe the support in support shoes wouldn’t be strong enough to stop you from rolling an ankle. Much better to have a more agile shoe, something a bit lower to the ground (something like the Deviate Nitro 2?) that gets you up on your toes/mid foot.
Thanks wholeheartedly for the advice and recommendation. Just the kind of direction I needed after having consumed an avalanche of shoe reviews! I always had a sneaking suspicion that my needs are more specific than the standard running reviews take into consideration. Which is understandable as they are trying to reach as wide an audience as possible. I have ordered the Nitro 2 with 15% off. The PumaGrip sole looks as though it will give just the right amount of traction without wearing down too fast. Combine that with the lower stack for stability, cushioned upper and carbon plate for support/rebound and it looks ideal! And its fairly lightweight too! I wouldnt have thought to look too far beyond Asics! Many thanks. Subscribed!
That’s great to hear Tom - I hope you get on with them! One of my favourite shoes to run in last year. I’ve got 350 miles in them so far and they’ve still got plenty of life left.
Hi. I buy them in size 9 US , 27cm, my first Hoka. Butt comper with my Mizuno ( 9 US 27.5cm ) and Adidas ( 9 US 27 cm) Hoka are half-size smaller in the same size and in the middle feel tight probably because of gtx. I made a return and buy 9.5 (27.5) , what do you think? the half size is gonna be to much in length and in the same time the bigger size is not gonna change to much the middle tight?
I think it’s worth a try - I’m finding the same thing on longer runs, tight around the big toe area for me. We’re talking fractions of an inch by going up half a size, so it might just work.
@@TheVeganRunnerNow they are ok in terms of size, but they are a bit stiff and I don't think I will run more than 10km with them. It's as if the big thumb doesn't have enough space above it. And because of the gore-tex, I kind of sweat in them. But for rainy weather, or cold, snowy weather, at least I will have something to run with without having to interrupt training. They will probably be looser in time😊
@@playhdmusic9013 Thanks for your update 👍 Very similar to my experience, just not quite wide enough around the big toe. Fine on shorter runs, under an hour or so but start to have issues above that. It’s not a major fault but not ideal. The weather-proofing has been brilliant though.
How do you remember all those details about the shoes while running, talking and recording? That’s legendary
Thanks Fritz! I do a fair bit of research before I buy the shoes, then it’s just a case of working through the different elements - outsole, midsole and upper 👍 Thanks for watching!
I have got the Puma Velocity Nitro GoreTex version, they are great for a wet English winter.
I’ll have to check those out, thanks David. 66 miles on the Clifton’s and enjoy the dry feet after all this rain! Thanks for commenting 👍
Found a good price for the Gore-Tex version, what's the breathability like?
How breathable are these? Do you think you could wear them in rainy weather in the summer?
The winterised upper is thicker than the standard shoe. I think they’d be fine in Spring/Autumn but not breathable enough for Summer.
I run in similar conditions; back lanes of English countryside. The tarmac gets chewed up by tractors and theres usually a build up of mud and puddles and the odd smattering of manure too! Just wondering about my next shoe. Is it better to have a stability shoe for these surfaces to avoid rolling an ankle? I'd like to run faster so I'm considering the Novablast 4 but also the GT2000 12 TR. I've been in a Kayano 27 for three years and no injuries at all in that time. I'm not sure about a rockered trainer like the Clifton 9 as my knees ligaments are knackered. Any feedback much appreciated!
Hi Tom, thanks for your comment. I’d stick to neutral shoes if you’re a beau trail runner. I believe the support in support shoes wouldn’t be strong enough to stop you from rolling an ankle. Much better to have a more agile shoe, something a bit lower to the ground (something like the Deviate Nitro 2?) that gets you up on your toes/mid foot.
Thanks wholeheartedly for the advice and recommendation. Just the kind of direction I needed after having consumed an avalanche of shoe reviews! I always had a sneaking suspicion that my needs are more specific than the standard running reviews take into consideration. Which is understandable as they are trying to reach as wide an audience as possible. I have ordered the Nitro 2 with 15% off. The PumaGrip sole looks as though it will give just the right amount of traction without wearing down too fast. Combine that with the lower stack for stability, cushioned upper and carbon plate for support/rebound and it looks ideal! And its fairly lightweight too! I wouldnt have thought to look too far beyond Asics! Many thanks. Subscribed!
That’s great to hear Tom - I hope you get on with them! One of my favourite shoes to run in last year. I’ve got 350 miles in them so far and they’ve still got plenty of life left.
Hi. I buy them in size 9 US , 27cm, my first Hoka.
Butt comper with my Mizuno ( 9 US 27.5cm ) and Adidas ( 9 US 27 cm)
Hoka are half-size smaller in the same size and in the middle feel tight probably because of gtx.
I made a return and buy 9.5 (27.5) , what do you think? the half size is gonna be to much in length and in the same time the bigger size is not gonna change to much the middle tight?
I think it’s worth a try - I’m finding the same thing on longer runs, tight around the big toe area for me. We’re talking fractions of an inch by going up half a size, so it might just work.
@@TheVeganRunnerNow they are ok in terms of size, but they are a bit stiff and I don't think I will run more than 10km with them.
It's as if the big thumb doesn't have enough space above it. And because of the gore-tex, I kind of sweat in them. But for rainy weather, or cold, snowy weather, at least I will have something to run with without having to interrupt training. They will probably be looser in time😊
@@playhdmusic9013 Thanks for your update 👍 Very similar to my experience, just not quite wide enough around the big toe. Fine on shorter runs, under an hour or so but start to have issues above that. It’s not a major fault but not ideal. The weather-proofing has been brilliant though.