inov-8 Mudclaw 300

RRP £130.00.

Scorecard

From the spec sheet and 2 independent reviews.

• Waterproof: 0 out of 100. Waterproof (GORE-TEX): No.
• Wide fit: 44 out of 100. No clear evidence either way; about typical for the category.
• Grip: 100 out of 100. Lug depth: 8 mm; Outsole: DUAL-C Sticky compound, 8mm studs. Reviewers: outstanding mud grip, grippy on slippery slopes.
• Cushioning: 2 out of 100. Cushioning: firm; Stack (heel): 12 mm. Reviewers: enough cushion for longer runs.
• Lightweight: not sure yet. Weight: 300 g.
• Durability: 20 out of 100. Reviewers flag: wears fast on roads, rand durability unproven.
• Rock protection: 4 out of 100. Our sources point clearly against it here.
• Stability: not sure yet.
• Breathability: not sure yet. Upper: Durable quick-draining mesh.
• Recycled materials: 9 out of 100. Our sources point clearly against it here.

Independent reviews

• inov-8 MUDCLAW 300 Shoe Review Ian Corless (iancorless.org)
• Inov-8 Mudclaw 300 (2015) Review Fell Running Guide

Specs

Upper

Durable quick-draining mesh

Midsole

Injected EVA

Outsole

DUAL-C Sticky compound, 8mm studs

Terrain

mud

Best for

fell, mountain and obstacle-course racing in deep mud

Weight g

300

Cushioning

firm

Lug depth mm

8

Heel to toe drop mm

6

Stack height heel mm

12

Stack height forefoot mm

6

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