inov-8 Bare-Grip™ 200
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Description
View the Video Description for this product! (Please note that the color shown in the video may no longer be available.)- Break away from the confines of trail running. Experience the freedom of barefoot running across the earth's natural contours in the inov-8® Bare-Grip™ 200.
- An off trail running shoe designed on the concept of barefoot running.
- Features a no-midsole construction, allowing all the foot's natural power and speed to be transferred directly through the shoe.
- Quick drying, highly breathable mesh upper for a supremely comfortable environment.
- Met-Cradle™ webbing ensures a secure lock down over the footbed, while maintaining natural metatarsal alignment.
- Lacing system is attached to TPU supports, promoting a better, more even fit.
- Contoured heel cup for added comfort and performance.
- Molded foam insole supplies lightweight cushioning.
- 0 Shoc-Zone™ provides minimal underfoot protection and is ideal for those seeking to experience barefoot-like training sessions. It is recommended that only experts use for extended periods of time.
- Differential: 0mm.
- Bare-Grip™ outsole, equipped with rugged lugs, delivers supreme traction on soft terrain and harsh off trail environments.
- Sticky rubber outsole was created using rock climbing rubber technology to maximize traction in wet conditions. It has an average lifespan of 600 miles.
- Performance™ fit helps minimize internal movement when contouring, ascending and descending. This makes it ideal for racing on any terrain, as well as great for other off-road activities.
- Measurements:
- Weight: 9 oz
- Product measurements were taken using size Men's 9.5, Women's 11, width Medium. Please note that measurements may vary by size.
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All inov-8 footwear goes through extensive testing by enthusiasts and elite international athletes to guarantee they perform like they should. Their whole design development process centers on optimizing the end user's performance. The uppers of inov-8 shoes are extremely functional with mesh in the forepart and tongues for maximum breathability. This creates a good climate that helps you run at your best. When you run through water and the shoe gets soaked, it creates a pumping action that expels the water from the shoe allowing it to dry quickly. The lace webbing is positioned allowing a secure foothold without altering the natural alignment of the metatarsals. The back of their shoes are cleanly cut which allows your Achilles tendon to experience high levels of comfort and minimum restriction- particularly when running downhill.
The inov-8 team is made up of experts with proven track records in the footwear fields of sports, mountaineering, marine, outdoor and industrial design and development. This linked with a strong bio-mechanics input, coupled with a test team of elite athletes in the mountain sport environment gives inov-8 the creative culture for next generation products.
Fit Survey:
- 0% Full size too large
- 12% Half size too Large
- 80% True to size
- 4% Half size too small
- 4% Full size too small
- 60% Felt true to width
- 36% Felt narrower than marked
- 4% Felt wider than marked
- 4% Excellent arch support
- 26% Moderate arch support
- 70% No arch support
Customer Reviews
inov-8 Bare-Grip™ 200
Average rating is 4 out of 5 from a total of 27 reviews.
Top Positive Review
3 people found this review helpful.
Love these shoes. Super grippy and perfect for the rocky trails in SW Colorado.
Read more » « Show less August 18, 2011 by AnonymousTop Critical Review
2 people found this review helpful.
Pros: Looks great, well made, great traction, good lateral stability for a barefoot design. Cons: Way too narrow for a barefoot design...I have a narrow foot and wear a US 9.5 and though it's perfect in length it squashes my toes into each other...opposite what you want from a barefoot; rear pull tab is a virtually useless and cheap looking.
Read more » « Show less September 23, 2011 by Wayne C- Sort by:
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Love these shoes. Super grippy and perfect for the rocky trails in SW Colorado.
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- Anonymous - customer
- from Durango, CO
- August 18, 2011
Inov-8 all seem to fit differently. This pair were slightly narrow, like the Talon, and needed to go a half size to get a comfortable fit. As a minimalist shoe they should allow the foot to spread, thus making the toe box a little wider or more flexible. A little too pointy for my taste as well. This shoe has very little toe spring and no cushioning which is nice.
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- Anonymous - customer
- May 21, 2011
These shoes form great to your feet. Right when you lace them up, you can feel the fabric constrict around your entire foot, which creates a very natural feel while running in them. This is the perfect shoe if you like trail running or any sort of running that involves change in elevation.
I'd also recommend: Reebok Realflex, Vibrams
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- Anonymous - customer
- from Brookfield, Connecticut
- May 12, 2011
My favorite barefoot-feel shoes ever, the shoe I've been waiting for! Excellent super-sticky tread, and a great fit. These are just fantastic and feel great on trail. Choose your steps carefully though, as you will definitely feel every rock and root under your foot. They are constructed to be extremely light, but despite that are holding up pretty well so far.
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- Anonymous - customer
- April 17, 2011
Went today for a 10 mile run to test the shoes on a muddy and wet trail in northern California (with a lot of up and down hill.) I was impressed with the traction and flexibility of the shoe, the best I have ever used (especially for wet and muddy conditions.) This is my shoe for fast up / down hill running.
I'd also recommend: la sportiva, New Balance
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- Anonymous - customer
- from North Cal
- March 26, 2011
