inov-8 F-Lite™ 230 SKU: #7420600

Anonymous

from West Lafayette, Indiana

This is my first time buying from this brand. I didn't know what to expect. It felt very different from previous running shoes. It took awhile to get use to the feel but found that for longer runs, in my case, feet began to hurt. It is great for quick 5 mile runs.

Anonymous

from upstate, ny

perfect trail shoe for a minimalist runner. extremely flexible, nice and roomy (especially if you remove the insole), light and grippy. this is not your traditional hum-vee trail shoe. but if you are ready to let your feet do the work, pick up a pair!

Rich

from Belgium

Great shoe! Please be careful as F-lites tend to run about a half-size small!

Gina D

Bought this shoes for CrossFit. Super light, nice low heels, great for POSE. They are somewhat narrow, my husband has a pair and wide feet. They were really tight for him but after a few weeks they have stretched out, he loves them.

Anonymous

from La Palma, CA

Really nice. I can can feel the air moving over my feet with every step. Very comfortable shoe with simple, attractive styling. They pinched a little at first, but loosened up beautifully after the first week. I\'m no athlete, but I\'m on my feet most of the day and have actually taken up jogging since buying these shoes. They\'re that inspirational!

Terry W

from Atlanta, GA

Overall great trail running shoe with versatility for the road. Should be a mechanically correct, neutral runner to even consider this shoe. Lightweight, you'll feel every rock and root. Probably not the best choice for the most technical and rocky trails, but pure pleasure for those who enjoy a minimalist trail shoe. Order 1 size up from regular dress shoe size, as with most running shoes.

Denise C

from Lakeland, FL

Love these shoes. Been doing CrossFit for over a year and these are so light and comfortable that they actually help with those impossible workouts.

Anonymous

from Colorado

Great shoe, runs narrow. I am using these for racing flats and just did Beaver Creek XTerra in them. I can\'t believe what a great trail racing shoe this is. Able to use my orthotics in them too!

Anonymous

from Mandeville, Louisiana

True to size and effective in a work-out. I use them for cross fit and squats were easier with these shoes. Not a lot of arch support but lots of grip on the bottom. I wear a 7 1/2 in women's and the UK5 was perfect.

Sergey

from San Francisco, CA

These shoes are awesome! They're so light and soft and really help to improve my running. The only thing is these are on a bit narrow side, but stretch well.

Brands I'd also recommend: inov-8, clarks, piccolinos

Tye B

from Cleveland, OH

I recently purchased a pair of the Inov-8 F-Lite 230s. I have been using them for CrossFit and absolutely love them. They are a fantastic all purpose shoe that I can use anywhere between running and Olympic lifting. The thin soles provide enough cushion but certainly do encourage a forefoot running style (almost barefoot). Although the shoes are very light and primarily a very breathable mesh, they are supportive in lateral movements as well. It is a night and day difference as compared to using a pair of running shoes. I would recommend these shoes to anyone using them for various fitness uses as well as trail running or mid distance runs on pavement.

Brands I'd also recommend: Vibram Fivefingers

Anonymous

from Irvine, CA

Shoes are perfect for CrossFit. Been wearing them for about a month now and have had no problems. Takes some getting used to if you haven't worn thin, flat bottom shoes before.

Eric

Bought these shoes for CrossFit and I love them. I don't think I would want to do a long run in them, but for an overall shoe they work great.

Anonymous

This is a really great shoe if you're looking for something lightweight. The thin sole doesn't allow for a lot of compression which makes it great for xfit and all those Olympic lifts. If you order, I wouldn't size like a normal running shoe (1-1.5 sizes large). Because the mesh on the top gives so much, if you're wearing a larger shoe for the toe room your foot will move around when doing things like SDLs and sprints. I've got a pair of Chuck's I wear for heavy lifting, but I've been looking for an alternative because of their narrow width cramping my toes. I wouldn't go to a lifting competition in my Inov-8s, but they're really good for xfitting and general Olympic lifting.

Brands I'd also recommend: Vibram 5-Fingers

Matt f

from pittsburgh pa

Shoes fit a little snug at first, especially compared to Nike. You may want to order a half size up. Mine ended up stretching out after a few runs. Still wish they were a touch larger. Very light - surprisingly tough, especially at the toe. I use them for Crossfit and running shorter distances.

Dave C

from Chicago IL

Just like wearing a sock, grips my foot very snugly and cushions nicely from ground. Perfect for trail running, light weightlifting, CrossFit, street running. The back lip (usually a source of discomfort in shoes for me) is very flexible and soft.

Anonymous

from San Diego, CA

Love these shoes! These shoes are amazing for crossfit, and finally now are available in great colors too! I previously was wearing Nike Frees for crossfit and thought they were good, but after wearing these Inov-8 shoes I'll never go back to the Nikes. I actually found these to be a bit larger than my Nikes, but not big enough to go down a size.

Liz N

from Parker, Colorado

I just got my first pair of the pink/yellow Inov-8 F-Lite 230's as an (early) Xmas present. I have a wide foot but this shoe fit amazingly well. My hubby purchased the shoe a half size larger than my usual running shoe, which gave me just enough toe box room. They are light, comfortable and a great shoe for those CrossFit enthusiasts who don't want to have to purchase two or three different shoes for WODs that involve running and powerlifting movements. This shoe will do the job for both. These will be my travel shoes when I want to workout on the road and not have to pack my Do-Wins. I'm loving the "Hello! Do you see me!" pink/yellow color combo! This sure beats having to wear those ugly Vibrams!