Inov8 started on the fells of the English Lake District and is still known for grip. Its shoes have foot-shaped toe boxes, graphene rubber and lugs for every ground, from the hard-trail Trailfly range to the Trailtalon all-rounders and the Mudtalon for deep mud.
13 current models, ranked by their average score from published reviews (how we rank). Updated November 2026. Want a personal pick? Try the shoe finder.
Inov8's first trail super shoe uses a nitrogen-infused supercritical POWERFLOW ELITE foam with no plate, graphene rubber and 4 mm lugs. Testers found it remarkably light and springy, though rock protection is limited and the high heel feels less stable on rocky descents.
A cushioned, protective trail shoe for big days on rugged, rocky and rooty ground, with nitrogen-infused foam, a Boomerang footbed and 6 mm graphene lugs. It showed no wear after 120 miles.
A comfortable, durable everyday trail shoe with a wide, foot-shaped toe box, a flexible rock plate and grippier graphene rubber. It's versatile from dirt roads to mountain paths, if not especially bouncy.
The latest evolution of the Roclite: a stable, springy all-rounder with deep 6 mm graphene lugs that grip in rain and mud, and an upper that drains well. A great first Inov8.
The most cushioned Trailfly: a stable, protective long-distance shoe with a wider platform, a supportive upper and strong wet grip. It's grounded and runnable rather than soft, and isn't made for deep mud.
Inov8's road shoe is a throwback to a firmer, more natural ride, with a foot-shaped toe box, full rubber coverage and a very plush insole. It's steady and versatile rather than soft or fast.
A dedicated mud shoe with aggressive 8 mm lugs and new StickyGrip rubber, light and stable underfoot with a responsive ride. It's built for soft, wet, muddy ground rather than long runs or hardpack.
A low, grounded trail shoe with strong ground feel, a secure heel and grippy 4 mm lugs for roots, rocks and mud. It's stable and protective for its weight, but the thin midsole limits long days.
Inov8's lightest Mudtalon is a low, flexible fell and cross-country shoe with 8 mm StickyGrip lugs and a 6 mm BOOMERANG footbed. Testers found it superb in mud and on wet grass, and best for shorter, faster outings.
A zero-drop Mudtalon with a 12 mm FLYSPEED PRO midsole, a 6 mm BOOMERANG footbed and 8 mm StickyGrip lugs for mud and fell. Inov8 says the V2 rubber grips 36% better on wet rock.
A zero-drop trail shoe that's nimble and grippy on mud, rocks and roots, with a roomy toe box and added protection for wet, sloppy conditions. Reviewers rate it among the best zero-drop trail shoes around.
A low, fast version of the Trailtalon with a POWERFLOW PRO midsole, a 6 mm BOOMERANG footbed, a rock plate and 6 mm graphene lugs. Inov8 pitches it for quick running on technical trails.
A zero-drop version of the Trailtalon, with a 12 mm FLYSPEED PRO midsole, a 6 mm BOOMERANG footbed, a rock plate and 6 mm graphene lugs. Testers found it light, nimble and grippy on soft ground, with an upper that drains well.
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