Inov8's fell and cross country racing shoe is super-light and VERY effective on wet rock, grass, mud and loose ground, like scree, that's because the sole is built upon the shape of your muscles, tendons etc in your feet, they've thought about it and tested it A LOT so check out their website. I met all of the above last time I went bog-hopping in Yorkshire Dales, and Lakes, oh and I'm taking them to the Peaks this weekend, which is going to be really wet, because I'm camping...they're a bargain at £70 RRP.
The aggressive outsole performs great saving your legs by providing much needed grip especially when climbing (or descending) steep muddy terrain. Downside is that the rubber studs are so aggressive if there is a little road-running it feels a bit strange (but not painful) and they don't wear down much on tarmac, which is good to see. The upper is super-breathable and dries dead quick, which is useful considering their ideal usage. If it's really wet I bung on a pair of sealskinz socks to be waterproof and warm, or a running gaiter to give added protection from flying mud/rock etc. Now the major blip with these shoes is they are not asymetric, which means that they don't fit a large portion of the British population (not providing that 'trainer fit' allowing your feet to splay), they also cut very low at the ankle like most of the innov8 because of the bio-mechanics of the shoe, which you generally find funny to start off with but get used to as you run. Check to see if your ankle bone edge dips low or not, if it does, these shoes will rub on it.
Extremely durable and aggressively outsoled fell/hill/mountain or orienteering shoe. Synthetic upper has dual layer mesh for comfort and protection. Ideal for ascending, descending and contouring on steep wet mixed terrain, especially grass and mud.
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