Inov-8 X Talon 212 Shoes
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Inov-8 X Talon 212 Shoes
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Super lightweight off road running shoe with low profile midsole. High levels of comfort, stability and performance with an aggressive sticky rubber outsole make this shoe ideal for cross country, short trail and X-Mountain racers.
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Top Features of the Inov-8 X Talon 212 Shoes
- All our footwear incorporates a meta-flex groove which is anatomically aligned in front of the metatarsal heads to provide a natural fore foot flex
- The upper webbing support in our footwear is anatomically positioned to cradle the fore foot behind the metatarsal heads and provide a secure foot hold
- A replication of the plantar fascia ligament to increase propulsion efficiency and reduce fatigue
- Minimal level of cushioning for racing
- Waterproof level (none 0/5) breathability (high 4/5)
- Performance Last. Precise fitting last ensures minimal internal movement when contouring, ascending and descending
- TPU Lacing Support. Lacing attached polymer upper supports, cradles the foot more evenly
- Built on a last based of an average runner's foot giving a good fit for both male and female
- Weight 212gms (UK8)
- Mens
Super lightweight off road running shoe with low profile midsole. High levels of comfort, stability and performance with an aggressive sticky rubber outsole make this shoe ideal for cross country, short trail and X-Mountain racers.
Specification information
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2 ARROW SHOC-ZONE™ 6MM DIFFERENTIAL | A good choice as a racing shoe for intermediate runners and as a training shoe for more advanced runners | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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PERFORMANCE | A precise fit ensures minimal internal movement when contouring, ascending and descending. Ideal for racing on any terrain and all off trail activities | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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STICKY | Maximum performance | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
About Offroad Running Shoes
Offroad or "trail" shoes offer increased outsole traction and uppers with toe bumpers and reinforced stitching for more durability. The foot often sits slightly lower to the ground than usual for stability and responsiveness. Offroad shoes often have less cushioning than a road shoe because they're designed for softer surfaces. You should choose offroad shoes if you do a lot of off-road running and need shoes with extra traction, more durable uppers and extra protection from the terrain.
About the Inov-8 brand
Based in "England’s last Wilderness", the North Pennines, inov-8 is a British company that’s passionate about specialist off-road running and extreme sports products. inov-8 is committed to providing you with functional, lightweight products that will enhance your performance and enjoyment. All of inov-8 products are extensively tested by enthusiasts and elite international athletes.
Sizing information
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| UK | 3 | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| cm | 22 | 22.5 | 23 | 23.25 | 23.5 | 24 | 24.5 | 25 | 25.5 | 25.75 | 26 | 26.5 | 27 | 27.5 | 28 | 28.5 | 28.75 | 29 | 29.5 | 30.5 | 31.5 |
| European | 35.5 | 36 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39.5 | 40 | 40.5 | 41.5 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 44 | 44.5 | 45 | 45.5 | 46.5 | 47 | 48 | 50 |
| USA Men's | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| USA Women's | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 14 | 14.5 | 15.5 | 16.5 |
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Inov-8 X Talon 212 Shoes
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Light and loads of grip
Grip on these shoes is simply tremendous will hold on to any surface - without clogging. The challenge is the sticky rubber is bound to wear out sooner than other brands.
Light weight makes off-road running a joy, at times it even feels like skipping over the rocks!
Fit is a little on the slim side so if you have wide feet beware!
I highly recommend these shoes - even if they only last a season!
01 July 2010
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If you regularly run off-road, on almost any surface, you can't go too far wrong with these shoes. I've taken these across northern moorland, on road, on limestone paths in Majorca, woodland trails round Exmoor and they just eat it all up.
I've owned Roc-lites and Mud-claws before finally plumping for these. I haven't regretted it one bit. So light and nimble they feel like they have talaria attached.
Comfy and well fitting and have never blistered. The soles ARE thin and as a result on sharp stones/rocks you can feel things quite plainly but that's the price you pay for such very light shoes! Yet on road the knobbles provide an element of cushioning so you can link up your favourite bits of trail with road sections without punishing your feet.
The soles have the grippiness you'd expect from inov8's.
Yes, I love them, yes I will buy more when they (finally) wear out.
03 June 2010
super light fast racing shoes for taking on nature
When you wanna get out there, race hard on the trails, through the bush, up mountains you dont want shoes that weigh you down you want something light and comfy so you can fly around. Inov8 X talons are the ones you want. super grip on all surfaces and dry quickily when wet by crossing streams etc.
21 May 2010
Inov8 X Talon 212 - the Best Fell Shoes ever ?
having been a die-hard Walsh fan for many years for XC and fell running, I was a bit dubious about even trying the X Talon 212s - Inov8's latest addition to their range. I haven't got on well with a couple of previous pairs of Inov8s - while the fit has been good, they have been relatively heavy and the low heel cup has played havoc with my calf tendons. However, while I haven't had any of these problems with Walshes, their poor durability record is an issue.
I was bought the 212s as a birthday present in March. I was immediately impressed with the super-lightweight approach - essential for high performance AR and MM racing.
I have managed to use them for a few training runs and on the A course on the Highlander Mountain Marathon in Strathfarrar in April. The 212's have performed superbly, with excellent grip, great lacing system and good shock absorbency despite a very low weight. The heel cup problem seems to have been addressed and I have had no rubs or blisters in them since new. The Highlander terrain was tough, with very long dry 'barbed wire' heather which shredded legs and kit alike. The 212's held up well, with a few small snags on the uppers and no sole unit damage - compared to my shins [which were a mass of small cuts by the end] and the condition of Walshes on previous mountain marathons this was impressive indeed [ i've seen whole sole units fall off nearly new Walshes at the end of Day1: interesting day 2 challenge]. Water venting was good with no sense of waterlogged feet particularly. Despite shoes frozen solid at the start of Day 2, the 212's weren't particularly affected by all these challenges and I expect them to last a good while.
I would recommend the 212s to anyone either starting out or engaging in serious multi-terrain, XC or mountain running - having made some expensive mistakes in the past, I regard these as the best fell running shoe ever. Surely no-one could improve on the 212s?
22 June 2009
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I have a pair of roclites that suffered after travelling a few days through rocky glacial morraine and the small holes that appeared in the mesh upper grew and grew until big enough for a foot to come through.
How is the upper on these and will I suffer the same problems?
How is the upper on these and will I suffer the same problems?
5 months, 2 weeks ago
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I do high mileage off road including several off-road halves and over two years the only signs of wear in the upper are minute hair line cracks in the lower rubber welts - like stress fractures, but these have not developed into splits.Country : New Zealand
3 months, 4 weeks ago
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They are actually remarkably durable for a lightweight shoe. Been running with them in very wet and rough conditions, never had a problem with the mesh.Country : Norway
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I would say that these are a really robust shoe, I havn't used the roclite but mine looks new after a 21km and a 11 km race.My girlfriend got stamped by a horse without making a scratch on the shoe.
Country : Sweden
4 months, 4 weeks ago
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I run on road sections with impunity and they are comfortable as any road show and there is no obvious wear.Country : New Zealand
3 months, 4 weeks ago
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Could be, depending on what you are used too. The sole is quite soft, either than that they feel like a normal lightweight running shoe. I think the rubber on the sole would wear quite fast if you use them primarily for asphalt.Country : Norway
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I've run a 10km on road with this shoes and had no problems. the knobby sole looks like it would be uncomfortable but actually was no trouble.Not sure how far I would go on the road but 5 miles would be fine.
Country : Australia
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They work on pavement but is not perekt, I can feel that it's a bit "unstabile" when running on pavementCountry : Sweden
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No. Great off-road,but don't feel good on tarmac.Answer:
I wouldn't use the 212's for what is fundamentally a road race. The tallons when combined with the relatively thin support would no doubt cause discomfort. These are best for the trails and are fine for muddy tracks, grassy trails, sandy or hard pack trails and loose rocky trails. Not great on road, rocks / boulder trails that may be mossy as the talons will cause sliding and wet timber bridges will bring you unstuck as well.Answer:
No, too flat for road work. Try Sportiva shoes.Answer:
I haven't done a lot of running in my new shoes yet but I ran a few kilometers on the road after a bush run and they were fine. They are definately better suited for the track instead of the road in terms of cushioning but it wasnt a big deal for me. Hope this helps a little.Country : Australia
1 year, 4 months ago
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Absolutely. But they offer very little cushioning which takes a little getting used to when running on a hard surface.1 year, 4 months ago
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I have just purchased these and have 6 holes including the hole right at the top of the shoeCountry : United Kingdom
1 year, 4 months ago
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Mine has 6 holes (3 very close at the top) but I only use 5Country : Australia
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This version has 5 lace holes.2 years, 4 months ago
Am looking for a light weight / fast off road shoe to run the beachy head marathon - are these shoes a good bet? many thanks.
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I would say they would be perfect as you do not even notice you are wearing them,have great grip and feel confident even on the roughest of trails.Country : United Kingdom
1 year, 4 months ago
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I used these shoes to run the welsh 1000m Race (22 miles, 8000ft of ascent) which is all off road, with no dramas. So i reckon they are a great choice (as long as you are a practiced mid/fore foot runner, NOT a heel stricker).1 year, 8 months ago
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I am a marathon runner and have been running with the X-Talon 212 for a couple of weeks now. I run 30--35k km trail each weekend, and these shoes are great. Will be attending a trail marathon in July using these shoes. Not sure about how they´d perform on the beach, I only run in the forest.Answer:
Yep, I do regular 3 hour rogaines in them. Just note that for offroad they seriously lack ankle protection.Grip might be a little excess for what you need for offroad marathons. Think of how much mud your expecting. Sand itself doesnt really need this much grip.
1 year, 10 months ago
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they don't have any cushioning so it would depend on the surface you are running on, if the event is off road with soft ground then yes if you have trail paths of scree etc then I would say no, opt for a cushioned trail shoe.1 year, 11 months ago
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Yes you could do up to marathon distances but on mixed ground - off road. Too much time on hard surfaces and your feet might suffer from not enough cushioning.Country : New Zealand
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I think this shoe would go well up to that distance. Have used it for half marathon in trail and they are godspeed.Country : Sweden
2 years, 1 month ago
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I guess so. Performance (and weight) in sand is probably the best.Answer:
Th Inov-8 212 will be a good choice for a beach marathon, considering it's good grip and fit, but why not go for the lighter Inov-8 195, with it's lower weight and roomier forefoot...Country : Denmark
2 years, 2 months ago
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I would say yes - assuming its an off-road route and you are quite light (60 to 70 kg for a man, maybe a little less for a woman)) and run 'lightly' and reasonably fast. I have recently bought a pair and ran hard hilly 16 to 24 km runs in them straight away. I do have a few twinges in my ankle from running more on my front foot so I would advise a gradual intro if you are used - as I am - to more padded shoes with more of a heel. They are nice and grippy in mud and wet grass so I imagine good for the south downs. I plan to run the Motatapu marathon in them in March.2 years, 5 months ago
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These shoes are listed on the Inov-8 site as suitable for mountain Marathon's so yes this should be a good shoe for you.2 years, 5 months ago
or can you please recommend a light pair in the same price category with minimal level of cushioning suitable for a woman
Best Regards
Susanne Elm
Best Regards
Susanne Elm
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I bought a pair to my wife and they fit perfekt allthough she has a wide foot and was a litle bit conserned about the narrowness of the shoeCountry : Sweden
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Yes, many female orienteers wear them. Also Roclite are a popular female Inov8 style.1 year, 10 months ago
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Without a doubt these will be the best buy. They are a narrow fitting and are perfectly fine for a woman. I own them!!1 year, 11 months ago
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Know many women who run in this shoe, and they are happy with themAnswer:
Yes, these are a good fit for a woman. I would recommend them.Country : New Zealand
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I am also a woman and it fits perfect!Answer:
Fits to everybody. I know a lot of women using these shoes.Answer:
i have slim feet, these shoes are very slim fitting so i would think suit a ladies foot quite wellCountry : United Kingdom
2 years, 7 months ago
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Yes - I am a female and they fit like a glove!Answer:
yup. Look at the sizing chart to find a women's size equivalent.Most racing flats and racing oriented trail shoes are unisex, so just convert the shoe size to women's sizes.
2 years, 10 months ago
If I am just about to start fell running and off-road running is this a good shoe to start with? There are so many options out there! I am thinking this may well be too advanced to start with? I am used to road running up to around 10k but am fairly new to running in general but a friend wants to take me fell running and I'm keen to give it a go! Thanks
Country : United Kingdom
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Thanks - but I was asking which shoe you would recommend as a starter shoe - I assume it's more about choosing a 3 arrow transition shoe and then deciding which terrain. I will be running on grassy hills and through muddy wood trails etc etc - so any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks
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This is an offroa shoe with minimal cushioning, so may not be the most suitable for beginning offroad running if you require a more cushioned or supporting shoe
Both my son and daughter are running orienteering. Inov 8 is just introduced in Sweden and they are available in size 4.5 and up. The Inov8 seems to be more comfortabel than usual orienteering shoes.
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Our supplier will not always import every size shoe offered and we can only supply the sizes they offer.3 years, 6 months ago
If I have one foot size 9 and another size 9.5 then which size should I be going for? Any ideas? Thanks
Country : United Kingdom
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You should go for the larger of the two, the 9.51 of 1
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