inov-8 Trailtalon

RRP £130.00.

Scorecard

From the spec sheet and 2 independent reviews.

• Waterproof: 0 out of 100. Waterproof (GORE-TEX): No.
• Wide fit: 98 out of 100. Wide fit available: Yes. Reviewers: Roomy, comfortable wide toebox; but Poor toebox durability, Narrow midsole lacks lateral stability.
• Grip: 88 out of 100. Lug depth: 6 mm; Outsole: G-GRIP Graphene Rubber (hoof-shaped lugs). Reviewers: Grippy technical-terrain outsole, Reliable Graphene Grip in mud; but Wet-rock grip trails rivals.
• Cushioning: 4 out of 100. Cushioning: firm; Stack (heel): 18 mm. Reviewers flag: Soft midsole hurts heel-strike stability.
• Lightweight: not sure yet. Weight: 310 g.
• Durability: 24 out of 100. Reviewers flag: Poor toebox durability.
• Rock protection: 99 out of 100. Strong, explicit evidence it excels here.
• Stability: not sure yet. Reviewers: Secure midfoot upper; but Narrow midsole lacks lateral stability, Soft midsole hurts heel-strike stability.
• Breathability: 3 out of 100. Upper: Engineered mesh with MET-CRADLE heel/midfoot support. Reviewers flag: Limited breathability.
• Recycled materials: 14 out of 100. Our sources point clearly against it here.

Independent reviews

• Cut in half: Inov8 Trailtalon Review (2025) RunRepeat
• Inov-8 Trailtalon Review: Rippin' Through the Lake District Believe in the Run

Specs

Upper

Engineered mesh with MET-CRADLE heel/midfoot support

Midsole

POWERFLOW PRO foam

Outsole

G-GRIP Graphene Rubber (hoof-shaped lugs)

Terrain

technical

Best for

technical, rocky and soft-ground trails needing precise grip

Weight g

310

Cushioning

firm

Lug depth mm

6

Heel to toe drop mm

6

Stack height heel mm

18

Stack height forefoot mm

12

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