open17 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Yes, I searched---newest info seems to be a couple of years old, so what's the current "state of the art"? Been flogging a pair of UnderArmor Hammer mids for a couple of years now, and they are about shot. Wide feet, all outside range surfaces from mud to 1" rock, frequent rain in the winter. Prefer a mid height. Suggestions? Anything "new and improved" or should I just go buy another pair of UA Hammers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihatepickles Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Not a ton of options for wide feet, unfortunately. I'm in that camp too. Nike Land Sharks, Under Armour Hammer III, assorted New Balance cleats (about 4 different styles). That's the only wide cleats I'm aware of. If you branch out into Soccer cleats, there's a few more but usually the top of those shoes are designed for ball-control and not durability. The next time I'm looking for cleats, I'm going to try some of the screw-in cleat models from New Balance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZinSC Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Adidas Turf Hogs. Enough "gription" (made up word from back in the high school football days) for grass, dirt, gravel, and not so much that you slide around on wood or other flat surfaces like activator boxes. I bought a pair at the beginning of the summer, after wearing them once I liked them so much that I bought another pair to have so I wouldn't need to go looking around when the first set wore out. ( I wear a size 15, so finding something in my size that is comfortable and suitable is tough ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Without a doubt, Inov-8 Mudclaw 333s or 272s. I get 'em through these guys - http://www.againfaster.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h2osport Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 My next shooting shoe is going to be the Solomon Speedcross 3. Soft cleat, but pretty aggressive, and super comfortable. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I have wide feet, loved the original UA Hammers, don't like the new ones. I'm wearing the Inov8 Mudclaws and liking them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flack jacket Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Salomon: Speedcross 3 (Very Agressive sole,all around use) Fell Cross (softer outsole rubber, muddy or wet conditions) XA Pro 3D Ultra 2 (mixed terrain, trail running has Protective toe and heel caps, available in wide sizes) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hvsmith Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 (edited) I highly recommend the Inov-8 Mudclaw 333 - great traction, lightweight & comfortable all day - although I did take the recommendation from Dave Re. Inov-8 mudclaws.bmp Edited September 26, 2011 by hvsmith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbon9 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I like my Salomon Speedcrosses better then cleats and I like my Inov-8 Mudclaws better then my Salomons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HI5-O Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Without a doubt, Inov-8 Mudclaw 333s or 272s. I get 'em through these guys - http://www.againfaster.com/ went there but they don't show the 333 or 272 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furyalecto Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 (edited) I don't see where you can buy Inov-8 Mudclaw in size 4E (wide per the OP's question.) Are they available anywhere in wide or are they wider than regular sizes? Edited September 27, 2011 by furyalecto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hvsmith Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Without a doubt, Inov-8 Mudclaw 333s or 272s. I get 'em through these guys - http://www.againfaster.com/ went there but they don't show the 333 or 272 Go here - this is where I bought mine @ Zappos. http://zapp.me/7676755 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JorDanO Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I had a pair of Inov 8 Mudclaw 270's that were an improvement over regular cleats. However, I had to order a whole size larger than my regular shoo to be able to fit my wide foot in them. I got a pair of Salomon Speedcross 3's a few months ago and really love them. They are a little wider, fit my foot like a glove, the lacing system is awesome, and they are very comfortable after a long day on the range. Everyone foot is different so whichever you decide on, order through a site like zappos that has free return shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritinUSA Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 (edited) I bought some La Sportiva CrossLite 2.0 for Nationals. It has a very soft cleat and is super comfortable, I was wearing them all day for the first half of Nationals when I was shooting and taking pictures. Link ---> Crosslite 2.0 I went up .5 size for a perfect fit. They have the same model in Women's sizes too. Edited September 27, 2011 by BritinUSA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digby7 Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 another vote for the inov 8 mud claw - love mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMV Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 And another vote for the Speedcross. I both shoot and trail run in mine. They are super light and have outstanding traction on every shooting surface I have encountered. Best shooting shoe I have found and I have tried a BUNCH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanky Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Without a doubt, Inov-8 Mudclaw 333s or 272s. I get 'em through these guys - http://www.againfaster.com/ What he said. I have the 272s and they are without a doubt the most comfortable cleats I've used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Inov-8 Mudclaws here as well. Bought them from Zappos after a recommendation from Jake D. Love them! Lightweight and comfortable. Good traction even on flat surfaces (wood, etc) and absolutely great on grass/dirt/graval. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I had a pair of Inov 8 Mudclaw 270's that were an improvement over regular cleats. However, I had to order a whole size larger than my regular shoo to be able to fit my wide foot in them. I got a pair of Salomon Speedcross 3's a few months ago and really love them. They are a little wider, fit my foot like a glove, the lacing system is awesome, and they are very comfortable after a long day on the range. Everyone foot is different so whichever you decide on, order through a site like zappos that has free return shipping. Yeah, the Inov8's have some goofy British sizing going on. I had to 'bracket' my foot size at Zappos, then send back the ones that didn't fit I have wide feet and normally wear a 9.5, but am using the "US10" 333. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParaLarry Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Just ordered Inov-8 Mudclaw 1/2 size larger from zappos.com. Looking forward to breaking them in for Area 2. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHA-LEE Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 I like to use The North Face Hedgehog II Mid hiking shoes. These have an aggressive tread pattern but also a soft rubber sole. They are not considered "Cleats" but they have really good traction on pretty much all the normal surfaces that we get exposed to while shooting stages. They are really light weight and very comfortable as well. The only surface that they fall short on is really sandy or deep gravel surfaces. But in those conditions a deep lug cleat is the only thing that is going to hook up. With all of this talk about the Inov-8 Mudclaw 333's I am going to order up a pair to try out. The only thing I am not sure about is their low cut at the ankle. The Mid height shoes do a really good job of keeping the rocks from getting inside the shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digby7 Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 With all of this talk about the Inov-8 Mudclaw 333's I am going to order up a pair to try out. The only thing I am not sure about is their low cut at the ankle. The Mid height shoes do a really good job of keeping the rocks from getting inside the shoes. Ive been using them for a few months now on ranges with lots of gravel, dirt, small rocks, silt/sand and they are pretty good - haven't had to take them off yet to remove debris of any kind, they fit pretty tightly to the ankle when you have them laced so I wouldn't worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkleskiw Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 http://www.boombah.com/s.nl/sc.26/category.304486/.f Have never tried them, but a buddy who plays softball loves them. They walk 'normal' on concrete or wood but feel like cleats on grass. But like I said, I never tried them...but will give a pair a go for next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDPMatt Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 I really like my new Salomon Speedcross 3's they're like cleats but comfortable.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Without a doubt, Inov-8 Mudclaw 333s or 272s. I get 'em through these guys - http://www.againfaster.com/ went there but they don't show the 333 or 272 Call - they can get them from the Inov-8 warehouse and have them shipped (usually) same day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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