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the only complaint I read on the Puregrits was the grip in the wet, I read numerous complaints on that single issue, but otherwise the reviews were almost all very positive- evidently the Puregrit 2 the wet traction issue was addressed and curious if that's the case
they roomy toe box is what's really pushing me that way as I have tough feet (actually toes-they're long) to fit
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I only have the PureGrit 1's, and I feel the toebox is not too roomy. It is fairly low, so if you have a high arch, or well-cushioned feet (with thicker "padding" as opposed to really skinny, lean feet) they might be too tight.
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hmmm- I'd say my arch and cushioning is probably in the normal range (my toes are out of the normal range ); I've just read so many "roomy toe box" comments w/ the Puregrits that I took it as gospel
I see REI now has the 2's, knowing I can exchange them, maybe I should just bite the bullet and give them a go
Check REI, but BrooksRunning also has a great exchange policy in case the shoes don't fit, and their prices are often competitive.
danke, but I've got a 20% coupon for REI (and dividend $ to boot)- they (brooksrunning) do have some great prices on the 1's though
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I wear 13 and have really long toes as well. I like the room in the PureGrit 2, but didn't like the original much at all. I would take a shot with them at REI.
very good to hear my Mom always told me they were Irish toes
I'm interested in these too.....I love my PureFlows, so I'd be willing to give the PureGrit 2's a shot. I didn't like the feel of the treads on the 1's, even just in the running store.
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I wear the 1's and wife wears the Mens 2's and we both like them very much. The tread is perfect for the local trails around here. Give me a more technical rocky trail and I will be looking to wear something else. Can't comment on the slippery when wet issue as we live in the desert but I ran in snow with them a couple times and didn't notice much. I felt my feet slip a couple of times but nothing I didn't expect. Just my 2 cents.
the dividend was burning a hole in my pocket and the coupon expires in a week, so I ordered a pair to give a go
I just took my first run in a new pair of PG2s and I give them a thumbs up. The trail was dry so I can't comment on mud performance but the fit, ride, and comfort are really good.
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^ that's good to hear
turns out mine were sitting on the front porch, didn't see them until this afternoon- have been wearing them around the house and they feel roomy enough in the toe box, I'll take them out on a run tomorrow
they are definitely on the garish side though!
Yeah, they're not exactly subtle are they?
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What did you mean by that, Mike? I have about 120 miles on my PG1's and have my
eye on the PG2 as my next pair, are the 2's any worse than the black/lime green color
of the PG1's?
I'm personally getting sick of the lavish freakin colors on the latest trail shoes, whatever
happen to the days of muted gray!!
What did you mean by that, Mike? I have about 120 miles on my PG1's and have my eye on the PG2 as my next pair, are the 2's any worse than the black/lime green color of the PG1's? I'm personally getting sick of the lavish freakin colors on the latest trail shoes, whatever happen to the days of muted gray!!
probably no worse, definitely not muted though