Terroc 330 Replacement Roclite 295 or 305?

Tony,
I've made the switch to Roclite 295's last year and I've been very happy with my choice. The fit is the same as the Terroc's while I prefer the sole of the Roclite which seems to be more durable. The extra cushioning is nice although at the cost of a little less 'contact' with the trail.

hey Tony,
I have used the 295's, 305's, 315's and 310's and the fit of the 295 is very much like the Flyroc/Terroc. Def more cushion in the 295 but it still remains very flexible. The only downside to the 295 is that with the sticky runner sole you will get less durability. I am 6'4" 195lbs and only got around 200 miles in them.

I am with Jonathan… I think the 295 will give you a Terroc/Flyroc like fit (the 305 has a more narrow footbox) + more cushion. Downside is the sticky sole is less durable. I am switching back and forth between the 295 and the 310 flyroc. I think I prefer the 95 on consistently hard surfaces due to the extra cushion, the flyroc everywhere else. The 295 seems to fall between the 310 and the 330 as far as stiffness goes.

–mark

Once again, this is why I love this group of people and BPL.

Thanks again to everyone for your thoughts and taking the time to reply.

Definitely going to give the 295s a try when my Terroc wear out.

-Tony

I have tried all 3 models and have settled on the Roclite 295 as my preferred hiking shoe. The 330s and 295s seem to be virtually identical in fit but have a different "feel" on my feet. The 295s feel more flexible while the soles of the 330s have a stiffer, more "plate-like" feel. This may be due to the use of softer rubber and a different shank design on the 295s. The 330s have slightly thicker padding around the ankles. In general, the 330s feel a little more comfortable when I put them on but the 295s feel more comfortable when I'm walking.

I don't like the 305s as much as the 295s and 330s as they are narrower in the toes.

Frankly, I think the differences in midsole cushioning are slight between the various models and are outweiged by other factors such as flexibility and type of rubber on the sole.

The 295s supposedly have more cushioning than the 330s but the softer, more flexible sole also means you feel the rocks underfoot a little more.

I have used the 295s extensively in the Sierra, on and off trail, and they have worked well for me. However, I only get about 200 miles out of a pair. By then the sole lugs are generally becoming worn and the soles starting to separate where the foot bends. Also, the webbing loops are a weak point and need to be improved. One or more loops have broken on every pair I've had. When that happens I use a different lacing pattern or poke a hole through the upper next to the broken loop.