Inov-8 Road - Xtreme - Spring 2013

Fresh out of Outdoor Retailer 2012 is a sneak peak of Inov-8’s upcoming road running category. The Road – Xtreme line bridges the gap between the Road-X line (traditional raised heel and high wearing outsole) and the barefoot/minimalist Bare-X line. The Road – Xtreme models will be built with men’s and women’s specific models, unlike other styles in the Inov-8 line. These road specific shoes will be much lighter as they use a road grade Fusion EVA and sticky rubber pods in strategic high wear areas. Styles will vary in heel-toe differential throughout the three styles. Seen on the far right, the zero – drop version of the Road – Xtreme is now the lightest road shoe in the Inov-8 line, with the Men’s weighing 4.9 oz and the women’s version at 4.2 oz. A great addition for road runners and Crossfit enthusiasts, look for the Inov-8 Road – Xtreme line in Spring 2013.

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Inov-8 Trailroc 150

Inov-8 will be expanding its Trailroc series in Spring 2013 with the addition of the Trailroc 150(see the Trialroc 235, 245 and 255 at iRunFar). The new Trailrock 150 is much lighter weight at 5.3 oz and extremely minimal. A zero-drop differential will give users a barefoot running experience with maximum traction. Inov-8 uses its Tri-C outsole, using three different rubber compounds throughout the outsole. In areas that typically experience the most wear, larger cleats and enhance rubber is used. The outer section of the outsole provides hard rubber that gives stability; while a third soft and sticky rubber can be found near the toe and inner arch. Anatomical fit and Met-Cradle lacing system is used in the upper giving runners a secure glove like fit. Video: See Max Delacy of BarefootincNZ thoughts on the Trairoc 150.