tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post4974488234584367994..comments2024-03-28T06:26:26.652-06:00Comments on Road Trail Run: 2018 Inov-8 Previews & First Run Impressions Review ParkClaw 275 GTX Invisible Fit, RoadClaw 275Sam Winebaumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-73831542515921973742018-01-22T06:37:03.165-07:002018-01-22T06:37:03.165-07:00I was given the Park Claw 275 for road walking. I...I was given the Park Claw 275 for road walking. I wore the sole under the balls of the feet completely out in 2 weeks. YES, 2 weeks. Inov-8 swapped my 2 pairs out for the Road Claw 275 which I wore out in about 2 months and 350 miles. Much better.<br /><br />The Park Claw cannot handle pavement. The sole is too soft and those small nubs wear right out.DCeremuganoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-29350334869223410592017-10-28T05:55:57.103-06:002017-10-28T05:55:57.103-06:00Zero drop means heel of shoe and toe are at the sa...Zero drop means heel of shoe and toe are at the same height. Generally most run shoes are between 4-10mm higher at heel. Altra as they are zero drop generally have very good forefoot cushion. Note however there is some adaption for some to having no heel lift. Less hiking than running I have found. Look at my reviews for each shoe as they list heel and forefoot height but...sometimes as in Uragano beyond the point where forefoot is measured they can taper thinner. Sam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-36896435008052486792017-10-25T17:52:27.297-06:002017-10-25T17:52:27.297-06:00Hi Lukas,
Haven't run in the Roc yet but it ha...Hi Lukas,<br />Haven't run in the Roc yet but it has a very similar outsole. It might be firmer. Have run in the low Altra Lone Peak 3 and grip is excellent. On the other hand in low version I find heel collar low and not that secure but no issues running. Mid should solve this issue. Keep in mind it is zero drop heel to to toe whereas most we have discussed are 8mm drop. Take a look at our just posted LaSportiva Uragano and Tempesta GTX. The Uragano with its mid height burly gaiter and Gore Tex is a good option if on the warm side and thin on front of toe box cushion http://www.roadtrailrun.com/2017/10/la-sportiva-uragano-gtx-and-tempesta.html<br />Sam, Editor Sam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-43697678209508245072017-10-24T19:32:45.738-06:002017-10-24T19:32:45.738-06:00Lukas,
I would think stable cushion might take a b...Lukas,<br />I would think stable cushion might take a bit of priority over ultimate grip given you are on your feet all day for many days, I took the Park Claw on an incredibly rocky, very deep, very wet and slippery hike mostly all slippery boulders and roots in wet forest and they did very very well. This said a Roc Lite mid would be a good option for the extra ankle support day in day out. The Altra is waterproof Polartec Neoshell. I have an older version in low and it is fantastic. Another to consider the new LaSportiva Uragano. Waterproof, higher top via a stretch non water proof gaiter so not a mid. A very sturdy light shoe. We will have a review of it up tomorrow along with its low top sibling the Tempesta. <br />Sam, EditorSam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-37529993060184331262017-10-24T18:16:08.872-06:002017-10-24T18:16:08.872-06:00Hi Lukas,
What a wonderful epic journey!I would ce...Hi Lukas,<br />What a wonderful epic journey!I would certainly look at ParkClaw first, The breathability is very good for Gore-Tex as it is the new "Invisible" which part of the upper fabric. not a bootie The grip is between very aggressive and for smoother terrain. I will say the fit is snug, and supportive. Another option to look at but not waterproof is the Salomon Pro Max. Another the Altra Lone Peak Neoshell, low or mid.<br />Sam, Editor.Sam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-40017707097770120692017-09-05T12:41:52.407-06:002017-09-05T12:41:52.407-06:00I recently bought the Trailroc 270's, and whil...I recently bought the Trailroc 270's, and while they are great for softer, more buffed out trails, I found them too stiff and not very shock absorbing on fast hard surface descents in the Montana mountains - painful feet and blisters by the end.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12495063856713695033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-21839078101656664112017-09-05T12:24:43.544-06:002017-09-05T12:24:43.544-06:00I miss the Roclite 370. The most breathable summer...I miss the Roclite 370. The most breathable summer hiking boot.Σπύροςhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04458499979955678552noreply@blogger.com