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Launch of the Fastlift™
14 May 2013


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inov-8 shoes pass 3,000-mile mark
14 March 2013

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trailroc™ 150 named Performance Trail Running Shoe 'WINNER' at ISPO 2013
03 February 2013

OUR determination to push the extremes of sporting boundaries has landed us a prestigious award.


The new trailroc™ 150 has been named a 'WINNER' in the Product/Performance Trail Running Shoes category at ISPO 2013, the leading international spo

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BARE-XF™ 260 IS FINALLY HERE
20 July 2012

The wait is over, the bare-xf™ 260 is finally here. Designed for every element of CrossFit, the bare-xf™ 260 is ideal for sprinting, skipping, lifting weights, rope climbing and box jumping.

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INOV-8 SUPPORT COUPLE ON UNIQUE CHALLENGE
18 July 2012

David and Katharine Lowrie are undertaking a unique challenge, to run the length of South America, equivalent to 5,000 miles. For a significant part of the run, they will be running in the inov-8 terrafly™ 303.

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X-TALON™ ADDS ANOTHER WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TO IMPRESSIVE LIST
17 July 2012

The x-talon™ 212 was the shoe of choice for Matt Ogden, who won the Junior World Orienteering Road World Championship this week in Slovakia.


Adding another award to its long list, the 

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BARE-X LITE™ 150 SCORES TOP REVIEW
12 July 2012

The inov-8 bare-x™ lite 150 road running shoe has received a stellar review in the "Performance Shoes" section of Runner’s World.

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NATURAL RUNNING VERSUS HEEL STRIKING DEBATE
04 July 2012

The natural running debate continued this week following new research from Harvard’s Daniel Lieberman supporting the case of forefoot running, also known as natural running. 


Covered in

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As trail and road running increases in popularity, inov-8 launches new shoes designed for running on both terrains
23 January 2012

Natural running company, inov-8 have launched two new shoes, the Terrafly™ 303 and Terrafly™ 277. They have been designed for runners who run on both road and trails as part of their training.

 
Trail running has seen an increase in popularity in recent ye
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BARE-XF 210
01 December 2011

Inov-8 has launched the Bare-XF™ 210.

Designed for fitness

Every element of the Bare-XF™ 210 has been designed specifically for a fitness training session.  

Designed for running

D

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Roclite 312 GTX is voted 'Editor's Choice' by Running Fitness Magazine
27 October 2011
The Roclite 312 GTX has been voted 'Editor's Choice' by Running Fitness Magazine in a test of 12 Trail Shoes. It was voted 'Best for Response'.

They wrote, "When it comes to picking one inov-8 shoe to review you really are spoilt for choice.....The shoe utilizes inov-8's 4 Arrow Shoc-Zone
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Phil Sheridan learns to run again in x-talons after having his right leg amputated
24 October 2011
Phil Sheridan contacted us earlier this year and told us his story....

In September 2002, he had a near fatal road traffic accident when he collided with a 25 tonne delivery wagon while riding his motorbike. After his ninth major operation in February 2010, which removed screws and a plat
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Triathlon Plus award the X-Talon 212 'Gold Award'
23 September 2011
Triathlon Plus have just awarded the X-Talon 212 'Gold Award' from a range of trail running shoes, describing it as "Very light, but surprisingly soft and protective."

Triathlon Plus - we agree with you, its a Winner!
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Bear Grylls sports his F-Lites on 'This Morning'
23 June 2011
Bear reveals all about his incredible adventures and how he became the youngest-ever climber of Everest while showing off his black and white f-lite 195s
Watch the video here
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inov-8 Road-x available soon!
02 March 2011
The new inov-8 road-x range is due to land into the UK in 2 weeks. Here's a preview of what will be coming in.
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MdS. What shoe?
01 March 2011
We get a lot of queries regarding footwear for the Marathon Des Sables (saharamarathon.co.uk). Here's some information that might help you decide on that perfect shoe!

First, I would decide what gaiter you want to be using. Most people use a custom made parachute silk full gaiter (covers
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inov-8 roclite™ 312 GTX on gadget show!
21 December 2010
The Gadget Show's winter challenge is around again and this time they're are testing bare layers and navigation devices.
They had decided to test these in Switzerland on a 3mile run through a valley to the base of a ski lift (marked on the GPS).

...Of coarse, they needed running sh
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WRAG™ 30 NOW AVAILABLE! The perfect stocking filler.
03 December 2010
This seamless head wrap can be used in various configurations as a multifunctional item of clothing.

Versatile, wicking and fast drying the WRAG™ 30 offers a one size fits all solution.

Utilises a durable sublimation inov-8 logo scatter print.

A very limited amount of twin p
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Inov-8 X-Talon 190
01 December 2010
It was only a few weeks ago that we featured a story about the renowned Olympic running coach, Dr. Nicholas Romanov who invented the POSE Method® of running, recommending the inov-8™ f-lite™ 195 running shoe. Well, now he's also recommending the inov-8™ x-talon™ 190 for off road running.

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Bare-Grip 200
09 September 2010
inov-8’s™ impressive track record at the annual OutDoor Show Awards continues with a Gold Industry Award for new bare-grip™ 200.

This is the first Gold Award for inov-8™ but their third OutDoor Show award in four years with the OROC™ orienteering shoe (2009) and H2Orizontal™ 2L Hydration
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Inov-8 Roclite 400 boots TGO
06 September 2010
2 Sep 2010 TGO's Cameron McNeish reviews the world's lightest leather Gore-Tex boots. Read a full review in next month's TGO - out October 6. http://www.tgomagazine.co.uk/video-audio/inov-8-roclite-400-boots-1.1052487
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Bare Grip 200 Gold Award
22 July 2010
inov-8’s™ impressive track record at the annual OutDoor Show Awards continues with a Gold Industry Award for new bare-grip™ 200.

This is the first Gold Award for inov-8™ but their third OutDoor Show award in four years with the OROC™ orienteering shoe (2009) and H2Orizontal™ 2L Hydration
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Video review of the Inov-8 F-Lite 230 trail running shoe
06 April 2010


Visit Barefoot Bradon's website here -
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inov-8 im Härtetest - Trail Magazin Nr. 1 - 2010
25 February 2010
Wir sind dabei - mit 3 Modellen auf Seite 41 erfahrt Ihr mehr! x-talon 212, roclite 315 und roclite 320 bewähren sich im harten Test!

Das Trail Magazin ist DIE Institution für Trailrunning in Wort und Bild - neben den sehr guten Inhalten ist es auch graphisch eine Wucht! Lauf los:
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inov-8 roclite 288 GTX awarded #5 in the top 10 gear of the year awards by GearJunkie.com
06 January 2010
"5. Inov-8 Roclite 288 GTX - "The lightest-weight waterproof boot on the market." Thats the claim with the Roclite 288 GTX, a high-top trail shoe that measures about 10 ounces per foot in a mens size 9 - half the weight of traditional hiking boots. You can hike or run in the Roclites, which h
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30 November 2009
"April 2010 will see inov-8 introduce three new dobbed orienteering shoes into the market, with the oroc™ 280, oroc™ 340 and oroc™ 350 (the numbers, as with the rest of the inov-8 range, refer to the weight of the shoes) offering a range of options from a lightweight race specific shoe to more comf
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27 November 2009
"It's a long way off right now, but inov-8 is about to launch the world's lightest leather Gore-Tex walking boot due in the shops late summer 2010 in the shape of the roclite 400 GTX..."

Read the full article at
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All English Fellrunning Champions 2009 wear inov-8
11 October 2009
Final results at Langdale confirm champ winners...

Simon Bailey mens champ
Ian Holmes V40
Mark robertsV45
Pippa Jackson womens
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inov-8 x-talon 212 win 5 out of the 6 mens and womens medals in the sprint final at the 2009 World Orienteering Championships
24 August 2009
To view all result or to see the gallery from the weekend, click the links below.

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Brendan Fraser wears inov-8 roclite 315 and terroc 330
05 August 2009
Brendan Fraser, the Hollywood actor who previously stared in block busters The Mummy trilogy, Journey to the center of the earth, George of the jungle, and Encino Man, is wearing roclite 315's and terroc 330 in his recent film Furry V
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Bruce Parry wears the inov-8 mudclaw 270 as his shoe of choice for the Amazon
05 August 2009
Bruce Parry wears the inov-8 mudclaw 270 as his shoe of choice for the Amazon.

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inov-8 OROC 340 wins OutDoor Industry award
16 July 2009
The new OROC 340 (in the shops for spring summer 2010 - sneak preview left) has recently won an OutDoor Industry Award at the 2009 show in Germany. We have previously won this award for our unique horizontal hydration system.
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UK Adventure Sports magazine - inov-8 race pro 18 recommended
01 July 2009
To view the review, visit www.inov-8.com/reviews
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MBR (Mountain Bike Rider) review race pro 12 and H20 2L Bladder - 9/10
01 May 2009
To view the review, visit www.inov-8.com/reviews
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inov-8 x-talon 212 wins Men's Journal
01 January 2009
To view the Men's Journal GEAR OF THE YEAR 2008, visit www.mensjournal.com/gear-of-the-year-2008-apparel
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MBUK review - 9/10 inov-8 race pro 12 & horizontal bladder 2L
14 November 2008
MBUK gave the race pro 12 with the 2L H20rizontal bladder a 9/10 performance and 8/10 value in issue number 231.
To view the review, visit www.bikeradar.
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Trail gives the Roclite 315 Best in Test for 3 consecutive years
01 July 2008
Trail magazine gave the Roclite 315 "Best in Test" for trail running 3 years in a row.
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inov-8 Roclite 370 Best of Adventure Gear 2008 - National Geographic Adventure
01 January 2008
"Though its tempting to use lightweight trail runners for backpacking, doing so is not without risks, notably hike-ending sprains. The Inov-8 Roclite 370 solves that dilemma. The first ankle-supporting boot to approach the feathery lightness of a shoe (just 13 ounces [369 grams]), it provides more c
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Race Pro 18 Mens Journal Magazine
12 November 2007
The inov-8 Race Pro 18 has been reconised as one of there "Gear of the Year". For more information go to www.mensjournal.com
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Outdoor Industry Award 2007
19 July 2007
Inov-8 receives the Outdoor Industry Award 2007 for innovation for the recently launched Race Pro pack range, which incorporates the innovative horizontal hydration bladder pack. They are now widely available throughout the UK, to find your nearest supplier please check our Retailers section of the
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Roclite 315 comes 2nd in The Independent’s ‘The Ten Best Walking Boots’
03 July 2007
In Tuesday 3 July issue of The Independent, the Roclite 315 was ranked as number 2 out of 10 for ‘The Ten Best Walking Boots’.
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Roclite 315 wins TRAIL magazine Best Trail Running Shoe 2007
01 April 2007
The Roclite 315 once again received a total score of 47 out of 50 based upon various criteria such as, responsiveness, weight, support, cushioning, traction, sole flex, ankle support, foot protection, comfort and value. The Roclite received top marks on all but three of the categories, and was descr
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Roclite™315 rated Best Trail Running Shoe in the April 2006 issue of Trail
16 March 2007
The Roclite™315 was rated Best Trail Running Shoe in the April 2006 issue of Trail, describing them as: "Responsive, ideal for fast long distance trail-running on any terrain if weight and ease of running are your priorities, exceptionally breathable, low cut shoe for maximum ankle movement"
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Roclite 318 GTX named Best Protection Shoe by National Geographic Adventure
01 March 2007
For further information please visit www.nationalgeographic.com
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Pacific Crest Trail YoYo Speed 2006
18 November 2006
Wearing the Flyroc 310 Scott Williamson completed the Pacific Crest Trail, both ways, in a total time of 191 days 1 hour and 20 minutes. For further information please visit www.pctthruhiker.com
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Flyroc 345 GTX receives Runner’s World Editor’s Choice Award
04 January 2006
In the November 2006 issue of Runner’s World the Flyroc 345 GTX was awarded the editor’s choice for best off-road waterproof shoe. The reviewer tested a wide range of waterproof off-road shoes and named the Flyroc 345 GTX their choice based upon grip as well as protection from water.
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Trail April 2005 best Trail Running Shoe
01 April 2005
In the April issue of 'Trail', the Flyroc™310 was rated best Trail Running Shoe summing them as; "a light and responsive shoe for top performance, great for regular use in all conditions and on all types of off-road terrain."
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Flyroc 310 wins Trail Runner Editors Choice
01 November 2004
The Flyroc 310 gains 'Editor's Choice' in the November 04 issue of TrailRunner mag: "A streamlined trail-racing flat, this featherweight shoe is destined to be a hit with short-distance racers. The super flexible midsole provided sensitivity for the trail, while the tread gripped well on all surface
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Trail April 2004 best Trail Running Shoe
01 April 2004
In the April issue of 'Trail', the new Terroc™330 was rated best Trail Running Shoe summing them as; "lightweight and responsive, so you can dance across uneven terrain easily - and this is what really sets them apart from the Montrail."
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Runner's World Product of the year 2003
01 February 2003
The mudroc™ 290 rounded off 2003 with 'Runner's World' Product of the year. The February issue summed up the top notch off-roader; "This year, the inov8 mudroc has given serious mudpluggers a real choice. Tons of grip, a stable, low profile midsole and a fast, fun ride make the mudroc a truly great
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