Inov8
Trailfly V2
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.
What's new: Stickier graphene rubber that Inov8 says grips 50% better in the wet, better midfoot lockdown, more drainage holes and a tougher build; slightly heavier.
About the Trailfly V2
Built for long miles on hard, rocky trails, the Trailfly V2 is the everyday model in Inov8's Trailfly series, which the brand designs for firmer ground. It sits below the more cushioned Trailfly Max V2 and alongside the lower, faster Trailfly Speed V2, while the Trailtalon family covers softer, muddier terrain.
The midsole is POWERFLOW PRO foam, which Inov8 says is slightly firmer than before to extend the shoe's lifespan, with a flexible META-PLATE rock plate underneath. The outsole uses reformulated G-GRIP graphene rubber with 4 mm multi-directional lugs, and Inov8 claims 50% better wet slip resistance than the first-generation Trailfly. New KPU overlays protect the upper from rocks and vegetation. NATURALFIT is offered in Standard and Wide versions, designed to lock the heel and midfoot while leaving room for the toes to splay. The drop is 6 mm.
Specs and features from inov-8.ca, ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk and our own spec data. A factual overview, not a review.
Video reviews
What the critics say
85/100 review score
- RunRepeat 75/100
- Road Trail Run 9.5/10
The reviews in briefRoad Trail Run's Jeff Valliere highly recommended the Inov8 Trailfly V2 as an everyday trainer, praising its secure upper, roomy toe box, ground feel and excellent grip on varied ground. RunRepeat's Carlos Sánchez agreed on the comfort and durability but found the foam short on bounce, and his lab measured below-average traction.
- Positive: Wide, foot-shaped toe box
- Positive: Durable upper with a secure lockdown
- Positive: Light, protective cushioning across varied terrain
- Mixed: Grip was strong for one tester but below average in lab tests
- Negative: Foam lacks bounce
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The numbers
- Trail
- Type
- 278 g
- Weight
- 28 mm
- Heel stack
- 6 mm
- Drop
- No plate
- Plate
- Inherently stable
- Support
Weight for a men's US 9 / UK 8.5.
What it feels like
Fit
True to size
True to size with a roomy, foot-shaped toe box; a wide version is available.
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Inov8 Trailfly V2
In short
A great daily trail shoe if you like room for your toes and want something comfortable and durable that copes with most ground. If you want bounce or speed, look at a livelier shoe.
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