Forget road or trail shoes, in the peak of winter you’re going to need something with heaps more grip, oh, and don’t forget responsive and light – we can recommend a pair of mudclaw 300’s! For a quick thrash around local trails, I’d be looking for something lighter, but for a big day out they are fine.

The only real downside is that I find that I prefer to carry them and change, rather than wear them down on pavements and roads, which is a logistical faff.Propels fell and mountain runners over the muddiest of terrains by delivering the ultimate grip in mud through an aggressive outsole. From time to time carriers may deliver earlier or later, or on non working days however this is cannot be guaranteed nor should it be expected. It needs some faffing with the laces, to lash them down to a secure fit in this size, but at least it doesn’t feel like I will break my toes as soon as there’s any ground impact. If you’re regular running is road, you’re going to notice a different feel when you don some fell shoes. The yak trax obligatory anti slip device is completely useless comparing the grip we get from the Mudclaw 300 .

Unrivalled grip: The most aggressive outsole in the inov-8 range boasts 8mm studs that deliver the best grip possible over muddy terrain. The previous model really flared up at the rear, the new incarnation (red and blue) sits much closer to the ground, does not flare up and the heel box sits lower so as to cause no problems with the Achilles. If you are unsure whether the item you are purchasing is classed as PPE please contact KONG Running.The Mudclaw 300 CL is a Precision Fit, narrower shoe , designed to prevent movement when tackling tricky terrain.

Dual-C Outsole - Made up of two types of sticky rubber, the Dual-C outsole provides optimal traction across a myriad of surfaces. The rand that wraps around the shoe's upper and toe bumper ensure outstanding protection against stones and other debris. Firstly the studs will feel different but you’ll be glad for them, they’re going to grip and help stop you face planting.

An aggressively studded sole guarantees grip when ascending, descending or contouring in the steepest and wettest of conditions. They are also the most solid around the toe box and toe crease that I have seen in the mudclaw range, with the rand giving confidence in the construction. The multidirectional stud pattern ensures mud is released quickly from the outsole, so the studs are always able to deliver maximum grip with every step. The Mens MudClaw 300 Shoe from Inov-8 propels fell and mountain runners over the Muddiest of terrains by delivering the ultimate grip in Mud through an aggressive outsole. If you already have a hiking boot, running shoe, or training shoe that fits you well, you could measure the length of the shoe’s insole and match this with the size guide.