James' Mudclaw 270 run at Tilden
So far I like the 270: Great traction on up, down, and side hills. Nice and light. Flexible hugging construction. Yet solid.
I've done a trail run under the redwoods then an orienteering (re)run at Tilden in the Berkeley Hills.
Cons: Figuring out the sizing is a little weird. I need to run in then a couple more times and tune things. Out of the box they feel tight. After 0.5 hours of running they loosened up. Then I paused and cinched down the lacing and they look all scrunched. Now I have (unwanted) extra length in the toe. But the fit feels great.
They don't have much traditional cushioning. But the softish rubber cleat tread actually provides some. Interesting. So built for racing or off trail. My first impression is to stick with my Nike's for normal trail running.
They need spikes to be an all round O shoe. For better off trail, rock, and trail grip.
Next I'll run with these 270's again now that they're extra cinched down. Then try out the +340.
I've done a trail run under the redwoods then an orienteering (re)run at Tilden in the Berkeley Hills.
Cons: Figuring out the sizing is a little weird. I need to run in then a couple more times and tune things. Out of the box they feel tight. After 0.5 hours of running they loosened up. Then I paused and cinched down the lacing and they look all scrunched. Now I have (unwanted) extra length in the toe. But the fit feels great.
They don't have much traditional cushioning. But the softish rubber cleat tread actually provides some. Interesting. So built for racing or off trail. My first impression is to stick with my Nike's for normal trail running.
They need spikes to be an all round O shoe. For better off trail, rock, and trail grip.
Next I'll run with these 270's again now that they're extra cinched down. Then try out the +340.
posted by James Scarborough at 5:11 PM
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