Inov-8 Roclite 295 Trail Running Shoe Review

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I now have two pair in case they quit making this model. Very comfortable for high mileage walking (8 to 10 miles) due to no more running with artificial knees.

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Great shoe, ultra comfortable, super grippy, and breathale. I love the inov8 product line. I am curious how they stand to colder weather, since they are so thin.

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Fits very very well... solid grip.

I wore this for a 10k trail run. Even though brand new it felt as comfortable as used one. Plan to use it much more and finally for my 50K. Awesome product. Will update few months later.

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I have been buying this shoe for years! I go through about 3 pairs a year and everytime I need a new pair they fit perfectly without the need for a break in period!

I run about 40 70 miles a week with most runs being about 10 miles. No problems and a very small number of blisters!

I have to admit I use these shoes for running on a road. I havent run off road in a long time but it doesnt matter this shoe works great for both uses.

The only down side for me are the colors. They started adding the lime green highlight this year and honestly I dont care for it. But color doesnt matter too much if the shoe is comfortable for long distance running.

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While I regularly train on trails and have been running for over 30 years, I did my first really technical trail race this summer. While I have had no trouble racing cross country using my racing shoes, this trail was another story. After reading up on trail shoes, I bought a pair of these and tested them out in the next trail races (after running in them a few times, of course).

While I used to think the trail shoe was a gimmick to get runners to buy yet another pair of shoes, I found that these were well worth it for trail racing. First, the tread grips mud, sand, grass and wet rock really well. Since I had raced one of the trail runs before in my conventional racers, I could get a good comparison of the grip-these shoes make a noticeable difference.Interestingly, they slide very easily on smooth surfaces, such as my tiled kitchen floor-so it is a good idea to watch your step. It would be rather ironic (and painful) to tear up the trails only to fall in your kitchen while reaching for the Gatorade.

Second, they seem sturdy and are relatively lightweight. I use them for trail racing, so that is a plus. When not racing, I just wear my trainers-even on trails.

Third, they handle water quite well. The first race I wore these, we had to run through a flooded area. The shoes drained quickly and were surprisingly light after being soaked. Since many trail races feature water, this is a nice feature.

Like many running shoes, the claimed size is off. They are about a half size larger than the stated size. I still do not get why sizing cannot be correct, but most runners are familiar with that weirdness.

Overall, I really love this shoes-they are what I wear for trail and cross country racing now.