Omg softer achilles area and a touch more expansion in the toebox. YES. After years of these I almost gave up on these shoes recently due to these 2 things stopping working with my wonky broken feet. Stoked they kept the legendary features while revising the things that didn't agree with my feet 😊
@TheLongRanger
Жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@higler.
Жыл бұрын
Still gotta get me a pair of these, but I'm also trying to hold out for the La Sportiva Long Ranger 😁 Good luck on the sangres traverse!
@JesusWasHeree
14 күн бұрын
Do you know if there's a way to get a better heel lockdown with them? Usually use a runners knot but don't see how I could on these. Cheers
@TheLongRanger
14 күн бұрын
The last eyelet isn't doubled up, so you wouldn't be able to lace these to lock the heel down.
@JesusWasHeree
14 күн бұрын
@TheLongRanger ahh cheers. I ordered some which arrived today and I'm scared to take them out because i cant return them if i do. Generally feel comfy enough but the heel lock isnt there 😬
@TheLongRanger
14 күн бұрын
Hopefully the spiral tongue will help with giving a firm hold?
@JesusWasHeree
14 күн бұрын
@@TheLongRanger I'll risk it and try them i think, appreciate the reply. Cheers
@jamesaronisbueno
10 ай бұрын
Do you have any insights if La Sportiva would ever offer these in a Wide version? I see they have been offering the Ultra Raptor in wide....I used to be able to wear the Mutants (my favorite shoes for doing long days in the sierra, 50-mile plus with mix technical and trails), but my feet changed and I can no longer wear them... I wish they just offered a wide option to all of their line up
@TheLongRanger
10 ай бұрын
A wide version of the Mutant would be dope. I don't have any intel on a wide version coming out, but I too hope the trend would continue after the introduction of the Ultra Raptor II in a wide last. The Jackal II (non BOA) with the Tempo Ultra last may be your best bet for a wide-lasted Sportiva shoe, but it's very different than the Mutant.
@pizzarune5
Жыл бұрын
Just a heads up, the audio sounds off. Like there was an echo and your de-noiser garbled your speech a bit. Just thought you should know. Also, when are we going to see a mutant modifications v2?
@TheLongRanger
Жыл бұрын
The audio is run through the Adobe AI sound enhancer - I agree it's not perfect, but it is better than what started out as - you've got great hearing! Better than mine with a career in loud noise bands lol. What do you wanna see in a Mutant Modifications video v2? I DO have that fresh pair of Mutants to muck around with!
@pizzarune5
Жыл бұрын
Lol, it sounded like it had been run through adobe, I just didn’t want to make a false accusation. What camera are you shooting this on? Your phone? Or your gopro max? Idk, you’re the king of mutants and seam grip. I think it might be interesting to hear about your long-term thoughts on the new mutants, like if they need the extensive modifications like the old ones. You know, once you’ve destroyed a pair or two.
@michaeljkan
11 ай бұрын
how do these size compare to the ultra raptors? I have a dying pair of ultra raptors and want to check out these next.
@TheLongRanger
11 ай бұрын
My opinion? The Mutant is going to be a little more wider and more forgiving in the footbox, as the mesh is just a little more malleable, but it's close. I wear - and love to wear - both. Raptor also has a slightly shorter drop @ 9mm compared to the Mutant's 10mm. See the specs, here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xZoRRZMu38oZGvyO0H9Vv0LYDasJ2d6_if-2pB5rX78/
@marcusjeremy7449
6 ай бұрын
Run 250 miles in my Mutant 2s in some terrible conditions and they're great. However they're now starting to get splits in the upper where there join the toe bumper, at the sides by the joint with the sole. Comparison is running 500 miles with the original Mutants before getting the same issue.. Still think the new version, on balance is better, but that softer upper is potentially not quite what the old one was ...
@TheLongRanger
6 ай бұрын
Interesting!
@jeffloflin6316
Жыл бұрын
Still my favorite all around trail runner, great for muddy conditions and doable for shorter trips on hard pack. There is no substitute
@TheLongRanger
Жыл бұрын
Accept no imitation!
@smitbar11
Жыл бұрын
There is: Innov8 make great trail shoes too!
@ADyess086
Жыл бұрын
Is the toe box sloppy now? The original mutant fit me like a glove!
@TheLongRanger
Жыл бұрын
No, not sloppy, just a bit more pliable. My left pinky toe sticks out more than my right and feels a little more comfortable in the 2023s than in the previous rev. All in all, a good thing for me!
@ΓιωργοςΚελεπουρης-ψ8τ
Жыл бұрын
I have mutant 2 and 1 on same number .i think that 2 is a little bit longer or not?
@TheLongRanger
Жыл бұрын
Probably the same.
@greenlenny3926
Жыл бұрын
I picked up a few 2022s for $60 a piece These looks nice
@TheLongRanger
Жыл бұрын
Nice deal! Enjoy them!
@jjkielbasa
Жыл бұрын
Old mutants ran a full size too small, how about the new ones?
@TheLongRanger
Жыл бұрын
Sizing is the same
@smitbar11
Жыл бұрын
I totally agree! I'm a UK size 11, bought some online at 11 and they cripple my feet! UK size 12 if I buy any more, otherwise all good! Innov8 are a strong competitor and alternative, the go~to shoe for UK fell runners ☺
@TheLongRanger
Жыл бұрын
@@smitbar11 Indeed, my Sportiva size is different from other brands, which does make it hard to buy sight unseen. Good reminder to try in store if you can, or size up a half or full EU size from what you're used to!
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