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Inov-8 Men's f-lite 230 Trail Running Shoe

Inov-8 Men's f-lite 230 Trail Running Shoe

by Inov-8
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Price: $94.95 - $116.16
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Amazon.com Product Description

You'll be light on your feet and tough on the trail when you wear inov-8's f-lite running shoe. Designed for use on hard pack mountainous terrain and shorter distance races, its very lightly cushioned midsole and fascia-band construction increases propulsion for a more efficient run. Features also include a performance last for precision fit and a sole containing sticky rubber compound, for superior grip even in wet conditions.

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NA INOV-8® F-LITE 230 :: Give your feet the loving protection they deserve with the Inov-8® f-lite 230. Ideal for racing on tarmac and hard trails this light, flexible shoe brings your foot close to the ground for maximum stability and optimum performance. 8.1 ounces. Women size down 1.5 sizes. Ex.: If you are a women's size 7 in your running shoe, you will choose unisex size 5.5

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  • Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
  • ASIN: B002CQUGBI
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,702 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
THE BOMB March 11, 2010
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I ordered these kicks because Jason Khalipa (Crossfit God) wears them (I use every product he endorses, see my MIR Weighted Vest review). I am so impressed with them! Right off the bat I will tell you, if you have extra wide feet these are probably not for you, however, Khalipa is a big guy and I am sure his feet are medium to wide and he never takes them off. There are no "cons" to this shoe, it is perfect in every way. They are light as a feather, very comfortable, extremely breathable, pretty as hell and affordable. I use these for many of the Crossfit workouts which include running, jump rope, box jumps, lunges, broad jumps etc. I used to be an Asics lover (still am). I have tried Under Armour, Nike, Brooks and Reebok and I kept coming back to Asics. That is until I found these. I can't see myself deviating to another company after wearing INOV-8 shoes. They are THE BOMB. For me, they were true to size, if anything, ever so slightly larger then typical american sizes. I wear a 10.5 in Asics, Brooks and Nikes, I ordered a 10.5 and they fit perfect. BUY THESE!
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
very impressed! November 15, 2009
By Caitlin
This was my first pair of inov-8 shoes... and I have to say I was not disappointed. My dad is a long time trail runner and swears by this UK company... they arent retailed at many locations in the U.S., but thats why amazon and zappo's are amazing!

About the shoe...
I was looking for a lightweight minimalist type running sneaker, and I could not be happier with my finding! It is super light, I feel like I am running in slippers compared to my old aasics, and so far they seem very durable.

I would advise ordering down a half size or so... I got the 7 in mens and I am usually a 9.5 or 10 in womens. They fit well, however my feet are a bit on the wide side so I do loosen the laces a little and then its fine. If you have VERY wide feet, I would no recommend, but to put in perspective I cannot even wear Nike they are so narrow, and these are fine.

These shoes are a great transition shoe for someone looking to get into minimalist running/ pose method. (I started on this path after reading BORN TO RUN). They are not on the level of wearing the Bikram 5 Fingers, but they are minimally padded, low heel, lightweight, almost like racing flats but a bit sturdier so you can go on trails as well.

Give em a try-but remember to take it slow if you are a new minimalist runner... basically don't do your normal runs, start off with a few miles once or twice a week at most and ice your legs after. You will use muscles you haven't used in a looong time! (if need be, do other runs with your old shoes to keep in shape. you will notice the difference right away as well!)
Ice does wonders and I am building up strength myself.
Hope this was helpful!
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Good shoe but too narrow February 7, 2010
By J. Rain
Color Name:Azure/White|Size Name:7.5 B(M) US Women / 6 D(M) US Men
I love this shoe but only gave it three stars because the toe box is so narrow. I would give it 5 stars if it were wider. It is very low profile and minimal which is what I was looking for. There is very little, if any, support so your foot can adapt to the terrain instead of the shoe adapting to it. I wish they would make it wider in the toe box!!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Worth the purchase
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I purchased these for short to medium distance running (400m to 10K), and for CrossFit. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. Rhinoceras
sweet shoe
I have to say this shoe is amazing. It's a little weird to get used to at first but it doesn't take long. Read more
Published 4 months ago by blackf5
Redefined what I look for in a shoe
I read about Inov-8 in a Tim Ferriss's "The Four Hour Body" and became interested in the potential an improved type of shoe may have on my training. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Max P Ernst
Great for Crossfit
Very good for lifting and my shorter runs in WODs, but they are quite thin, i have wide feet and there are a little too wide for the inov8s so if you have wide feet, shop around
Published 10 months ago by JDfromOz
Best shoe I've ever owned
These shoes are absolutely amazing. I got them from my brother as a birthday gift and I've been completely blown away. They are the lightest shoes I've ever had. Read more
Published 10 months ago by J. Heller
My first crossfit purchase
After 6 weeks of Crossfit I decided it was time for some shoes. Our coach recommends these for the best all around - as you can do 90% of the exercises well in them. Read more
Published 14 months ago by S. Kane
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All around GREAT shoe! I use it for everything form Crossfit to Hiking the mountains in and around Durango Co where I live. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Stephen Glover
great shoe - definitely narrow
My regular size fits, though it definitely has a very narrow toe box. If you are going to wear gym socks, I would suggest going up a half size. Read more
Published 22 months ago by cerulean dreams
Great fit
I have a narrow heel; yet like some roominess in the forefoot. I also need shoes that don't have a built up heel. Read more
Published 23 months ago by David F. Cameron
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