Reviews by User: Hitz (3)

I have run a mountain marathon and trained for it in these for every long run over 16 miles (I use mudclaws and mudrocks for my short runs or terrain challenges.) Nice for downhill speed too! Super lite and super traction for a distance shoe - my favorite inov-8 shoe! Be sure to change them out around 250-300 mile as they get flat quicker than others. As for rocks, they are more protective than Mudclaws. There was a shortage this summer on these shoes and I am afraid inov-8 might discontinue - I'll be stocking up.

Best temperature management and blister minimization. Get the dark colors to hide the dirt. Don't get the micro height if you are doing a lot of hills because the back heel may slowly slide down inside the shoe over long runs.

This is a comfy shoe with a roomy front but more a light hiker/walker than a runner. Plenty of cushion for those that need it. The traction isn't anywhere up to par with the Flyroc or Mudrock or Mudclaw - I slipped out on too many fast switchbacks that I retired this one to flat trails.