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Hi, personally I would go for a more cushioned shoe for ultras. For me the range for these would be 5k to marathon distance. The overlay hotspot has can back recently on the inside of forefoot. 😕

@ thanks for the advice, so the speed ultra series is a good choice?

@@hidayatnrSpeed ultra is a great shoe for the longer distances especially if runnable route. I would not use them for deep mud due to lack of lug depth. For v technical terrain they can be a bit unstable with their high stack and bounce.

@ so what do you think about the grip compared to the vibram megagrip?

Thanks for the message. It certainly was a character building experience. Congrats on your top result and pushing through to the end. Hope training is going well. Best, Tom

Thanks for the comment. That’s really good to hear, cost per mile is great. Another amazing shoe for durability it the Mafate Speed 4. Love them.

@@BenNotley Thanks, onwards and upwards. Gotta keep learning. 🙂

@@crashoutcorsin yep, the original AF build quality and durability was great at that high price point. As a buyer it’s good to get value for money. Compared the Sky Paris and Adidas super shoes I was surprised at Nike.

@@stevros48 Hi, I’m usually a smallish size UK9 with fairly wide feet. With this shoe I managed to get away with a UK8.5 so went down half a size. Toe box is medium width/volume so works well.

@@expatadventureturkey9324 For me these are true to size. I have a fairly wide UK8.5-UK9 and these shoes in a 9 are perfect, I can even just fit waterproof socks in as vamp allows expansion. The most comfy shoes I own.

@@BenNotley cheers Ben! Would have been good to get into ‘Dads Army’ Mr Mainwaring 👴🏼

@@TheUltraGratefulRunner Thanks a lot. 🙂

@@tomrunner3908 That is a great time and congratulations for competing the distance. Ultra running paces are so different to road marathons due to elevation, terrain and just being such a long distance. Kudos

I’m been a mile man from the start, would be tricky 🙂

Thanks mate, sure I’ll find some more ‘essential’ stuff to fill my bedroom with. 😉

Cheers Ben, it was a fun afternoon.

@@NinjaFoodieGrill23 They were from the largest reputable shoe seller in the UK.

Thanks, onto the decaf now. Let’s see how it goes.

@@JedyyPL Hi, yep these shoes are good for that as they feel a bit like a road super shoe (but a little heavier due to more rubber outsole) Fairly small lug depth so deep mud can be a problem.

Thanks for reply Bro 👍🏻😁

@@davidpascual9571 They were purchased from a big respected reseller.

Hope it’s added some value. It’s a unique course with a lot of steep short climbs. Drains really well. Best wishes for your race. This was my first 50 miler and loved it. Watch those ankles through the ‘root canal’ section. Strong electrolytes/hydration should help. 👍

Classic fell running shoe.

Thanks Ben. Hope the recovery is going well from your last amazing run.

Haha, maybe. You are the man to be beaten (bar Tom Evans rockin’ up) 🙂 Enjoy Thailand.

@@NkululekoMdimore pleasure, thanks for the message.

@@alwaysoutafterdark6136 True, the general finish looks poor compared to other top end shoes, like Asics and Adidas. Even compared to older versions of AF and VF they looked poor. My AF1 I’ve got at least 120 race miles and 180 training miles out of them. Great shoe.

Totally agree, the original Alphafly and Vaporfly N%2 build quality is great and also lasts a lot longer than espected considering being race day shoes. For the high price tag they should be flawless like the top end Adidas shoes. Thanks for message.

⁠@@NutandVoltthere are different types of shoes, like race day shoes, training shoes, endurance shoes, and many different types depending on what you run and how you train. the alphafly 3s are meant to be extremely fast and bouncy, supporting your feet in medium to long distance running. they are not meant for durability.

@@BenNotley Thanks! I was happy with the result. Bring on the next challenge 🙂 Hope you and family are well.

Totally agree. Tough but real confidence booster if paces hit.

Thanks! 👍

That is strange mine have held up really well. I wash my shoes after each run 15 mins quick, 30 deg, 800 spin, no detergent.

@@pete801 thanks for info. The 3 feels really soft not sure if they have lowered the plate.

@@tomharvey-run ah I do hope so. Will wait and see further reviews. Good luck with the marathon 👍

@@BenNotley cheers Ben. Think the Mrs radar is broken 🤣

@@tomharvey-run 🤣🤣🤣

@@paulmulks Thanks, hope so. Tough marathon for your first 🥲 def not a pb course. Will prob get the TX3 back at some stage. Lots of people smashing races in them atm. Hope your training is going well.

@tomharvey-run Yeah I did wonder why I picked that as my first ever marathon, and you're right, not a course for a PB 🤢 I wore the Tecton's this weekend for the Run to the Sea Bournemouth 50k and my feet were battered by the end of it! Race briefing said to wear road shoes, but I thought otherwise, and boy was that a mistake! Paid a heavy price second half of the race 😖 Think I need a non-carbon plated trail shoe for those bigger distances

@@paulmulks the most comfy non plated trail shoes I’ve ever worn are the Mafate Speed 4. Not the lightest or fastest but great durable ultra shoes. Saying that I’ve always taken the hit and gone for speed over comfort.

@tomharvey-run I wish I could go for speed ober comfort, but I'm not as experienced as yourself for sure 😁Thanks for the feedback Tom 👍🏻

If you have narrow/medium width feet I would get UK7.5. I had to stop wearing mine because they were too narrow with fixed width. They are long and narrow fit.

Obv try them on on carpet if you need to return them as new, hope useful.

@@ianmanners2614 Hi Ian, I’ve done 70 miles in then. The width overlay hotspot disappeared after about 20 miles. I’m considering using them for up and coming Beachy Head Marathon due to being lightweight and nimble over hills. Either these or the Zinal 2 like last year. Tbc

@@ianfraser747 thanks Ian, let’s see over next few years, certainly a great location/event. Hope you’re running is going well.

@@BenNotley cheers Ben, I’ve been meaning to get a video out for a while. Will trim it a bit when I have the time. Top performance on your recent ultra 👏

@@chrisshaw2810 cheers Chris, Lizard point to LL sounds great. The ARC50 is awesome race esp the first 50k of it (if weather plays ball). Have a good week.