Product Details
- Size: 8.5 B(M) US Women / 7 D(M) US Men
- Color: Azure/White
- Brand: Inov-8
- Fabric type: Mesh
- Dimensions: .75 pounds
Features
- 2 Arrow Shoc-Zone
- 6mm Differential, 3mm Footbed
- Performance Fit
- F-Lite Flat Sole, Sticky Rubber
- 230g / 8.1oz (UK8)
Inov-8 F-Lite 230 Racing Flat,Azure/White,8.5 B(M) US Women's/7 D(M) US Men's
Product Description
The Inov-8 f-lite 230 Mountain Racing Flat is designed to go max speed with a superlight, elite racing design. Designed specifically for rocky trails and dried out paths, the F-Lite 230 features a low profile foot position for maximum stability and sticky rubber sole for enhanced grip. Whether you're running 1k or to the horizon, this is the shoe for personal bests. The F-Lite 230, with its light and natural feel is quickly building a reputation as a race winning shoe.Features:*2 Arrow Shoc Zone*6mm Differential / 3mm Footbed*Performance Fit*F-Lite Flat Outsole *Sticky Rubber*230g
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
very impressed!
By Caitlin
This was my first pair of inov-8 shoes... and I have to say I was not disappointed. My dad is a long time trail runner and swears by this UK company... they arent retailed at many locations in the U.S., but thats why amazon and zappo's are amazing!About the shoe...I was looking for a lightweight minimalist type running sneaker, and I could not be happier with my finding! It is super light, I feel like I am running in slippers compared to my old aasics, and so far they seem very durable.I would advise ordering down a half size or so... I got the 7 in mens and I am usually a 9.5 or 10 in womens. They fit well, however my feet are a bit on the wide side so I do loosen the laces a little and then its fine. If you have VERY wide feet, I would no recommend, but to put in perspective I cannot even wear Nike they are so narrow, and these are fine.These shoes are a great transition shoe for someone looking to get into minimalist running/ pose method. (I started on this path after reading BORN TO RUN). They are not on the level of wearing the Bikram 5 Fingers, but they are minimally padded, low heel, lightweight, almost like racing flats but a bit sturdier so you can go on trails as well. Give em a try-but remember to take it slow if you are a new minimalist runner... basically don't do your normal runs, start off with a few miles once or twice a week at most and ice your legs after. You will use muscles you haven't used in a looong time! (if need be, do other runs with your old shoes to keep in shape. you will notice the difference right away as well!)Ice does wonders and I am building up strength myself.Hope this was helpful!
14 of 17 people found the following review helpful.THE BOMB
By Jason A. Morstein
I ordered these kicks because Jason Khalipa (Crossfit God) wears them (I use every product he endorses, see my MIR Weighted Vest review). I am so impressed with them! Right off the bat I will tell you, if you have extra wide feet these are probably not for you, however, Khalipa is a big guy and I am sure his feet are medium to wide and he never takes them off. There are no "cons" to this shoe, it is perfect in every way. They are light as a feather, very comfortable, extremely breathable, pretty as hell and affordable. I use these for many of the Crossfit workouts which include running, jump rope, box jumps, lunges, broad jumps etc. I used to be an Asics lover (still am). I have tried Under Armour, Nike, Brooks and Reebok and I kept coming back to Asics. That is until I found these. I can't see myself deviating to another company after wearing INOV-8 shoes. They are THE BOMB. For me, they were true to size, if anything, ever so slightly larger then typical american sizes. I wear a 10.5 in Asics, Brooks and Nikes, I ordered a 10.5 and they fit perfect. BUY THESE!
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful.Redefined what I look for in a shoe
By Max P Ernst
I read about Inov-8 in a Tim Ferriss's "The Four Hour Body" and became interested in the potential an improved type of shoe may have on my training. I began to look around the internet a little and found that most of this model was all sold out of my size,(11.5 UK sizes, 10.5 USA) so I decided to wait.Having just run my first marathon with my newly discovered "natural" fitting shoes in the form of the Vibram 5 finger, I was all-in for these new kinds of shoes . The Vibrams alleviated my knee pain I had experienced for the past 2+ years of running 100%. It seems that, due to the really thin sole, my foot hits the ground in a way in which my weight is evenly distributed across my knees, rather than an angle that places too much stress on the outsides of my knees. However, the Vibrams placed so much more pressure on my toes that I received a nagging calf injury, putting my running to a halt. I blame this mostly on my jumping into training with them too fast, rather than easing into the new style. My main critique of the Vibrams are that they are so odd looking they made me feel like an eccentric, and the inability to wear socks with them caused serious odor problems very fast. I didn't wanna be that guy with the weird, stinky shoes anymore.One day while searching for a solution in my local athletic shoe store, to my great great excitement, I ran across a the Inov-8 brand of shoes, though not exactly the model I was looking on. I tried them on for sizing purposes, and the shoes fit like a dream. I proceeded to go home that day and Immediately order this model in the same size I tried on at the store. The results have been ideal.The narrowness of the shoe and thinness of the soles, to me, are this shoe's bread and butter. I never realized I had a narrow foot until I bought these shoes... and they fit perfectly! However, I imagine they would not be so desirable to people with a wider foot. It seems to me the narrowness is mostly in the heel. Before you buy any Inov-8 shoe, I highly recommend trying on a pair first. Shoes aren't a big deal to send back, but it's kind of a hassle.These shoes were designed for trail running, and it shoes in the durability. I wear them to run, and around town, and the shoes are holding up great.Lastly, I've never gotten so many compliments about a shoe before these. Most people have never seen or heard of this brand. The blue and white really pops out at you, and the shape is much sleeker than any other shoe I've ever seen.In short-Buy if:1) You are looking for a stylish, durable shoe2) You have received an injury from running with "traditional" styles of shoes3) You run on pavement or trails... these shoes can do it all4) You want a heel that fits tight and never slidesDon't buy if:1) You have a wide foot.2) You are looking for a shoe with a ton of support... these shoes are minimalist.Performance, style, and 6 months later, I can speak for durability as well... this shoe has it all.
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