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inov-8 F-Lite™ 230 SKU: #7420600

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  • An elite, lightweight racing flat from inov-8® that's ideal for hard pack mountain terrain and short distance races.
  • A lightweight shoe that is ideal for racing, as well as for CrossFit™ training.
  • Breathable synthetic mesh uppers.
  • Lacing system is attached to TPU supports for a better, more even fit.
  • Lightly padded tongue and collar, as well as contoured heel cup for added comfort.
  • Textile lining offers a great step-in feel.
  • Met-Cradle™ webbing ensures a secure lock down over the footbed, while maintaining natural metatarsal alignment.
  • Footbed Thickness: 3mm.
  • 2 Arrow Shoc-Zone™ provides low underfoot protection, supplying the most through the mid-foot and forefoot strike. It is ideal for intermediate runners and for more advanced runners.
  • Midsole Thickness:
    Heel/Forefoot: 13mm/ 7mm.
    Midsole Differential: 6mm.
  • Advanced Meta-Flex™ technology is anatomically aligned in front of the metatarsal heads for more natural forefoot flex.
  • Dynamic Fascia Band™ (DFB) mimics the "windlass" effect, transferring a jolt of energy with each step, promoting a faster, more efficient stride.
  • F-Lite sole delivers maximum traction on hard pack terrain.
  • 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.
  • Enhance your runs with these running accessories:
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    inov-8 F-Lite™ 230 Reviews

    6 people found this review helpful  

    December 10, 2011

    Michael B

    from Tokyo, Japan

    Awesome shoe, but the sizes run a little big. You should go about 1/2-full size smaller than what you normally would.

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

    Comfort Rated:5 stars!

    Style Rated:5 stars!

     

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    Felt a half size larger than marked

     

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    2 people found this review helpful  

    January 7, 2012

    AV24

    from Orlando, Florida

    These shoes are extremely comfortable! If you are considering buying them, please make sure to take the advice of the other reviewers and order atleast 1/2 smaller than what you normally wear. These shoes break in nicely and they are extremely light. 5 stars!

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

    Comfort Rated:5 stars!

    Style Rated:5 stars!

     

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    Felt a half size larger than marked

     

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    Moderate arch support

     

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    2 people found this review helpful  

    December 16, 2011

    Anonymous

     

    Love these shoes; they are super comfortable and offer enough support for my crossfit trainings.

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

    Comfort Rated:5 stars!

    Style Rated:5 stars!

     

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    Fit Rating

    Felt a half size larger than marked

     

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    Moderate arch support

     

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    2 people found this review helpful  

    September 6, 2011

    Anonymous

     

    Amazing shoe in all aspects. Perfect for low profile neutral fore/midfoot runners.

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

    Comfort Rated:5 stars!

    Style Rated:5 stars!

     

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    Fit Rating

    Felt a half size larger than marked

     

    Runs Small

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    Excellent arch support

     

    Poor Support

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    1 person found this review helpful  

    February 5, 2012

    Anonymous

    from Los Angeles, California

    I highly recommend this pair of shoes for doing boot camp and strength training; they are great and flexible on your feet, however, I would not suggest them to be used for highly cardio work where you do a lot of jumping or running work out. But go for them if you are in other types of work outs that entails strength training and movements. I love them and they are so easy on your feet making them flexible for all types of movements.

    Brands I'd also recommend: not sure

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

    Comfort Rated:5 stars!

    Style Rated:5 stars!

     

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    Felt true to size

     

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    About inov-8

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    Based in "England’s last Wilderness", the North Pennines, inov-8 is a British company that is passionate about the specialist off-road running products they make. inov-8 is committed to providing you with functional, lightweight products that will enhance your performance and enjoyment. If they cannot innovate, inov-8 doesn't do it.

    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 down hill.

    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.

    Additional inov-8 F-Lite™ 230 Reviews

    1 person found this review helpful  

    February 5, 2012

    Michael

    from Florida

    I have been doing CrossFit for 4 years and have worn nothing but Inov-8's for the past 2 years. 230's have always been my choice!

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

    Comfort Rated:5 stars!

    Style Rated:5 stars!

     

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    1 person found this review helpful  

    February 5, 2012

    Anonymous

    from utah

    Awesome shoes. Very light, but really firm and very supportive. I've never had a shoe with this combo.

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

    Comfort Rated:5 stars!

    Style Rated:5 stars!

     

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    Fit Rating

    Felt true to size

     

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    1 person found this review helpful  

    February 3, 2012

    Vince

     

    This is a good shoe. It's definitely reliable and looks great. I use them for walking and running, and they work perfectly.

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

    Comfort Rated:5 stars!

    Style Rated:5 stars!

     

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    Fit Rating

    Felt true to size

     

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    Moderate arch support

     

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    Felt true to width

     

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    1 person found this review helpful  

    February 2, 2012

    Carole H

    from Miami

    I love the shoes and have them in other colors as well. I not only wear them for crossfit, I wear them all around. I ordered them online and they were on my doorsteps the next day! Zappos rocks! I buy all my Inov-8 from here!

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

    Comfort Rated:5 stars!

    Style Rated:5 stars!

     

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    Felt true to size

     

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    1 person found this review helpful  

    February 1, 2012

    Anonymous

    from Fairfield, Ca.

    I love these! I used to wear Nike running shoes and I will never go back. I now do Crossfit/running and these have been perfect. They're light, comfy, and fun. Inov-8's will be my go-to workout shoes from here on out!

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

    Comfort Rated:5 stars!

    Style Rated:5 stars!

     

    Was this review helpful? Yes

    Fit Rating

    Felt true to size

     

    Runs Small

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    Moderate arch support

     

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    1 person found this review helpful  

    January 31, 2012

    Dianashk

    from Bucks County, PA

    This was the fifth pair of F-Lite 230's in our family. Keep buying them as gifts now for birthdays for males and females alike. They are amazing: light, comfortable, supportive and most importantly adorable. The purple color is brilliant. We originally got them to use for Crossfit, which worked out great, but have since been wearing them everywhere. I get compliments on how great looking they are all the time. Will continue buying and recommending them.

    Brands I'd also recommend: reebok

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

    Comfort Rated:5 stars!

    Style Rated:5 stars!

     

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    Fit Rating

    Felt true to size

     

    Runs Small

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    Excellent arch support

     

    Poor Support

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    1 person found this review helpful  

    January 31, 2012

    HG H

    from Chickasha, OK

    I bought these shoes for crossfit as they are perfect for the heavy lifts due to the fact they allow you to stay on your heels. I also have been surprised how much better I have become at double-unders with these shoes. I would not run in these, however, because they don't have the support I'm used to after years of wearing running shoes. Very light and perfect for crossfit.

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

    Comfort Rated:5 stars!

    Style Rated:5 stars!

     

    Was this review helpful? Yes

    Fit Rating

    Felt true to size

     

    Runs Small

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    Moderate arch support

     

    Poor Support

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    Felt true to width

     

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    1 person found this review helpful  

    January 30, 2012

    Cy F

    from Franklin, TN

    Wonderful shoe. I moved from a standard Saucony running shoe to the F-230 on the advice of my Crossfit trainers. They have made a big difference, especially in my lifts. I'm much more stable at higher weights, and I've adjusted to running in them very quickly. Super light and comfortable. Love em!

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

    Comfort Rated:5 stars!

    Style Rated:5 stars!

     

    Was this review helpful? Yes

    Fit Rating

    Felt true to size

     

    Runs Small

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    Moderate arch support

     

    Poor Support

    Great Support

    Felt true to width

     

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    1 person found this review helpful  

    January 29, 2012

    Diamond

    from Tennessee

    I love these shoes for crossfit. I am more stable. However, for some reason my knee started hurting the day I wore them. After the third day, my knee was so bad that I switched back to my old shoes. I am returning these shoes.

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

    Comfort Rated:5 stars!

    Style Rated:5 stars!

     

    Was this review helpful? Yes

    Fit Rating

    Felt true to size

     

    Runs Small

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    No arch support

     

    Poor Support

    Great Support

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    1 person found this review helpful  

    January 26, 2012

    Jake

    from Grants Pass, OR

    I wear these daily for Crossfit and they rock! Super light, great feel for lifting, and comfortable for runs, box jumps, and other movements.

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

    Comfort Rated:5 stars!

    Style Rated:5 stars!

     

    Was this review helpful? Yes

    Fit Rating

    Felt true to size

     

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    Moderate arch support

     

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    Great Support

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    1 person found this review helpful  

    January 25, 2012

    Anonymous

    from California

    These were very nice and fashionable looking. The support was what one would expect from a shoe of this type. There is not a lot, but it is not completely lacking support. They seem to run a bit small and narrow.

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

    Comfort Rated:5 stars!

    Style Rated:5 stars!

     

    Was this review helpful? Yes

    Fit Rating

    Felt a half size smaller than marked

     

    Runs Small

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    No arch support

     

    Poor Support

    Great Support

    Felt narrower than marked

     

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    1 person found this review helpful  

    January 25, 2012

    Anonymous

     

    These are awesome shoe for doing any type of functional fitness where you need to do lifting and running combinations. They are super light and ventilated.

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

    Comfort Rated:5 stars!

    Style Rated:5 stars!

     

    Was this review helpful? Yes

    Fit Rating

    Felt a full size larger than marked

     

    Runs Small

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    No arch support

     

    Poor Support

    Great Support

    Felt true to width

     

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    1 person found this review helpful  

    January 21, 2012

    Jonathan B

    from Los Angeles, CA

    Well, I've had the 230s for several days now, and I have to say that I am really impressed. They are definitely very light shoes, almost like slippers. I have done some jogging in them and worn them during some Insanity cross-training (and a day at the local Six Flags), and they do a great job of providing foot protection while still giving a barefoot feel. My feet are slightly wider than normal (many shoes are too narrow for me, but I can usually find good fitting shoes in a regular D width), and these fit perfectly, with plenty of room in the toe box. I wear a size 10 in Adidas and Nike, and these (size 10) fit very nicely. There is perhaps a little extra length, but nothing that bothers me. The uppers are light mesh fabric, so you will not want to wear these when it is wet or cold, but I am looking forward to reffing in these when the weather warms up.

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

    Comfort Rated:5 stars!

    Style Rated:5 stars!

     

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    Fit Rating

    Felt true to size

     

    Runs Small

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    No arch support

     

    Poor Support

    Great Support

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    1 person found this review helpful  

    January 13, 2012

    Anonymous

    from buckeye, Arizona

    Love, love, love these shoes! Perfect for Crossfitters. :) Plus Zappos ships them right away with free shipping! I'm ordering all my shoes from here!

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

    Comfort Rated:5 stars!

    Style Rated:5 stars!

     

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    1 person found this review helpful  

    January 13, 2012

    AC

    from Boulder, Colorado

    Great crossfit shoe. Low heel, good stability, very lightweight, breathable, works well on rope.

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

    Comfort Rated:5 stars!

    Style Rated:5 stars!

     

    Was this review helpful? Yes

    Fit Rating

    Felt true to size

     

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    No arch support

     

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