Comments on: Inov-8 Trailroc 235 Trail Running Shoe Review

By: Michael

Michael — Sat, 27 Sep 2014 15:57:52 +0000

In reply to Spyros. Yeah, I wish that as well. Otherwise great traction and I love their zero drop. Can't get past the hard sole though.

By: Spyros

Spyros — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 22:30:59 +0000

Just forgot to write, i have also tried other Inov-8 shoes (Roclite 243, Trailroc 255, Trailroc 245) but all feel “hard”. I wish Inov-8 made less firm shoes.

By: Spyros

Spyros — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 22:28:57 +0000

I have stopped running in Ferus. Not satisfied by the traction, especially on loose rock and scree, also the heel wasn’t as secure as i wanted it to be and it didn’t lock down my foot. I now have the Reebok all terrain super. Although 5mm drop (i wish it was zero drop) it has much better traction than the Ferus.

By: Michael

Michael — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 01:46:14 +0000

In reply to Spyros.

Spyros,
Just curious if you are still in the Ferus or if you have moved on? I have been enjoying the Ferus as well, but I recently learned that Mizuno has discontinued that line, along with the Cursoris and Levitas (road shoes). I, too, find the Trailrocs to be “hard.”
I’m looking for both trail and road shoes now that Mizuno has stopped that line. Hoping Merrell can help me out.

By: Spyros

Spyros — Sun, 13 Jul 2014 09:52:43 +0000

I have tried 2 different Inov-8 shoes, Trailroc 255 and Roclite 243. Both felt very “hard” especially at the hell area. I wish they would be softer. Right now i run with Mizuno Ferus but it lacks traction and the trailroc 235 might provide much better but i am hesitant about the lack of softness.

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 15:34:03 +0000

In reply to Dan. Might just be a bad match for your foot shape. Maybe try something from Merrell Barefoot line or Altra.

By: Dan

Dan — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 11:01:57 +0000

Pete, I wanted to love my inov-8 (252) so much, mainly for crossfit- yet they were so narrow I couldn’t walk in them (size 7.5- length is ok).
No sure what am I missing- I’m a small guy with not so wide fit. How come they hurt so much? Mild overpronation?
Any suggestion per shoe? I run with the sacuni hurrican 16- they are ok.
Thanks!

By: Brian Williams

Brian Williams — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I have been wearing my Inov-8 235s since November. I had been wearing the NB MT110s but they started to bother my left ankle (PTT). The Inov-8 235s have been great and I've done up to 18 trail miles on them with no protection issues. The black rubber wrapping the toes started to pull away from the shoe immediately and the inside is not ideal for sockless running. Other than those issues I really like the shoe.

By: Christian Eriksson

Christian Eriksson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Pete Larson.

I actually haven't run the Stockholm Marathon myself, but I will any year now. Just say when and we'll meet at the start; I will need a good pacer to get me around in sub 3:30 :)

By: Christian Eriksson

Christian Eriksson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Pete Larson.

No worries, you replied before and I didn't see any reason to continue the conversation here then. I am of course sincere in my offer, but will not hold you to anything should you wish to return to Sweden. You have got relatives here that I am sure will take good care of you.

By: Unleaded_Group

Unleaded_Group — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Inov-8 Running Shoes feel great! I just bought a new pair for CrossFit

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Christian Eriksson.

I visited Sweden about 15 years ago, lots of family over there. Definitely want to bring my kids over sometime, would love to run the Stockholm Marathon! Thanks for the offer, I'm hoping to be back in the next few years.

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