Inov-8 ROCLite 315s

I forgot to mention that last week that I went to the running shop in Durham to have a look at some Inov-8 trail running shoes. I needed some new ones for the run at the end of the month because my trainers were bought for the Great North Run last year and are designed for running on tarmac. The moment I hit any mud or water I'm gonna end up on my arse.

I had seen plenty of praise for Inov-8 shoes from walking websites, so thought I'd go and check them out. I had looked at the website and for the purposes I wanted the Roclite 315 sounded the most suited or the Roclite 285. I asked to try on the 315s but he came back and said the only had one size 9 and one size 6. He gave an explanation that a guy had come in with really odd sized feet (like 3 sizes different). I tried the one size 9 on they had which was comfortable. He gave me some size 9 Roclite 285s to try buy they were tighter and not broad enough for my feet. They have ordered me a pair of ROClite 315s in blue and silver, I will obviously try them again before buying them but the left shoe they had is my larger foot anyway (not 3 sizes different though).

I intend to use them for walking after the run at the end of the month. I walk in Montrail Trail running shoes now which have been excellent but could do with slightly better grip.