Inov8
Mudtalon V2
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.
What's new: A slightly firmer, more durable POWERFLOW PRO midsole, new StickyGrip rubber that Inov8 says grips 36% better on wet rock and mud, and a Boomerang footbed.
About the Mudtalon V2
Soft, muddy and technical ground is the territory of the Mudtalon V2, which Inov8 describes as the most cushioned shoe in its Mudtalon series. The brand lists trail, fell and orienteering, longer training runs and racing on muddy ground among its uses. The lower Mudtalon Speed V2 is the faster option and the Mudtalon Zero V2 removes the drop entirely, while the Trailtalon has shallower lugs for mixed terrain.
The headline change for the V2 is STICKYGRIP rubber on 8 mm lugs, which Inov8 says gives 36% better wet slip resistance than the original Mudtalon it replaces. The POWERFLOW PRO midsole has been reformulated for durability over longer distances and sits under a 6 mm BOOMERANG footbed. A quick-draining ripstop upper with ballistic nylon protection and a MET-CRADLE overlay locks the heel and midfoot. Precision and Wide fits are offered, and the listed weight is 268 g.
Specs and features from compasspoint-online.co.uk, sportsshoes.com and our own spec data. A factual overview, not a review.
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What the critics say
77/100 review score
- Road Trail Run 8/10
The reviews in briefRoad Trail Run's Kurt Biesemans rated the Inov8 Mudtalon V2 one of the best pure mud shoes around, praising its deep-lug grip, low weight, stability and responsive ride at speed. He found the heel lockdown weak in the Precision Fit version and the cushioning too modest for long runs or hardpack trails.
- Positive: Outstanding grip in mud and on soft ground
- Positive: Light, stable and responsive
- Positive: Durable upper that drains well
- Mixed: Weak heel lockdown for some feet
- Negative: Not enough cushioning for long runs
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The numbers
- Trail
- Type
- 268 g
- Weight
- 33 mm
- Heel stack
- 6 mm
- Drop
- No plate
- Plate
- Inherently stable
- Support
Weight for a men's US 9 / UK 8.5. New model: figures are early and get re-checked every month.
What it feels like
Fit
True to size
Comes in a close Precision Fit and a roomier Wide Fit; heel lockdown is weak for some, so the wide version may suit you if you need more room.
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Inov8 Mudtalon V2
In short
The one to get if you run soggy fells, muddy woods and wet grass and want maximum grip. On hard trails or long runs, its lugs and modest cushioning are the wrong tool.
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