Inov8
Trailfly Zero V2
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.
About the Trailfly Zero V2
Zero drop sets the Trailfly Zero V2 apart from the rest of Inov8's Trailfly series, which the brand builds for hard and rocky ground. Where the Trailfly V2 and Trailfly Speed V2 use a 6 mm or 4 mm drop, this shoe has a level 12 mm stack at heel and forefoot, plus a 6 mm BOOMERANG footbed. The Trailtalon Zero is the soft-ground equivalent, with deeper lugs.
The midsole is FLYSPEED PRO, which Inov8 calls a supercritical, nitrogen-infused foam. The outsole uses reformulated G-GRIP graphene rubber with 4 mm lugs, which the brand says gives 50% more slip resistance on wet surfaces. Inov8 pitches the shoe for speed, responsiveness and a natural, ground-connected feel in racing and faster training runs. It comes in Standard and Wide fits and is an updated version of the original Trailfly Zero.
Specs and features from inov8.com, compasspoint-online.co.uk and our own spec data. A factual overview, not a review.
Video reviews
Watch Inov8 Trailfly Zero V2 reviewsOpens YouTubeWhat the critics say
The reviews in briefBelieve in the Run's John Calabrese and Brady Burman-Magday rated the Inov8 Trailfly Zero V2 among their favourite zero-drop shoes, praising its nimble ride, roomy toe box and grippy lugs on mud, rocks and roots. Calabrese found it felt short at first, and both noted a firm early feel and a higher price.
- Positive: Nimble and light on mud, rocks and roots
- Positive: Grippy outsole with extra protection in wet conditions
- Positive: Comfortable fit with a roomy toe box
- Mixed: Can feel short at first
- Negative: Expensive next to other zero-drop trail shoes
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The numbers
- Trail
- Type
- 285 g
- Weight
- 12 mm
- Heel stack
- 0 mm
- Drop
- No plate
- Plate
- Neutral
- Support
Weight for a men's US 9 / UK 8.5.
What it feels like
Fit
True to size
Shaped between Topo and Altra: a wide forefoot, a slimmer midfoot and very little arch support; it can feel short at first, and a wide version is available.
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Inov8 Trailfly Zero V2
In short
A brilliant pick if you like zero-drop shoes and run muddy, wet or technical trails, and it handles fire roads too. It's pricey, and it gives little arch support.
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