Customer Reviews inov-8 F-Lite™ 230

I bought these shoes for CrossFit and absolutely love them! I haven't had a chance to run in them yet, as it is winter in Vermont, but we'll see once spring rolls around. Great shoe for everything I do at the gym.

I have a high instep and this shoe was tight around the top of my foot but I persisted anyway. I use these for cross training and the gym and a little outdoor running, they're perfect for what I need.

I typically wear a size 8 and the US 8 was still at least a half size too big. Also be careful - the first measurement shown is in UK measurements instead of US. Marked as Precision according to Inov8: "Precision fit offers an all-around precise fit, ensuring minimal internal movement when running naturally on any terrain. Suits those with a narrower forefoot."

Just wore this to a Zumba class for the first use and it was very comfortable! Better than being bare foot but also better than my running shoes that I typically would use.

I bought these as a potential shoe to wear while venturing out on a Round-The-World (RTW) trip. I needed something that was fashionable, discreet, comfortable, lightweight, and would hold up over time and against the elements. The inov-8 were simply way too narrow. While they had a lot else going for them, my foot felt like it was an orange being juiced. Still probably a great workout shoe though.

I love the style of the shoe and have received numerous nice comments. They are extremely light and comfortable. The sole of the show is quite narrow. Overall the shoe is a keeper.

This is my third shoe from the same brand name and color. It's a very light and comfortable sneaker. But the only thing is that after 6 months they become completely worn out and torn.

Really a fantastic shoe for comfort and looks. Sadly, it fell apart way too fast. Within a year, holes in the toe and the seam holding the sole. You'll love it, but you'll need a new pair in a year.

Love the look of the shoe. They do fit different than my other inov's, however, I can't remember what style those were. Satisfied.

This sneaker is very comfortable, lightweight and fits well. I bought it to use for cross training but, truthfully, it doesn't have enough side to side stability for jogging or certain kinds of strength training. Still, I enjoy wearing it for light exercise and love the way it contours to my foot.

I bought these looking for something similar to the f-lite 195s I own just with a little more cushion so I ordered these. same length but for some reason the width a lot more narrow than the 195. I'm still a very comfortable shoe and seems like it will definitely hold up to some punishment however I need to return them because of the width being to narrow.

The shoe looks great! Thin sole and very lightweight. Personally, I would like a little more arch support. The top of the shoe is a mesh type fabric so these are definitely only for warm weather. Overall great shoe.

Very nice shoe, unfortunately it runs a bit too narrow for my foot so I had to return it. I would have loved to have kept it.

I probably wouldn't choose this shoe as a long distance running shoe or if my short runs were over pavement. I have the fortune of having a neighborhood that has a large parkway where I can run about 4 miles round trip. These shoes are ideal feel ideal for the type of terrain. When not running over dirt and grass they provide me decent support for Crossfit classes.

Shoe is good for lifting weights (squats, deadlitfts, etc.) or cross fit type workouts where you want your feet flat and firmly on the ground. Shoe grips really well. It does feel little wider than the size so take that into consideration (I had to return my first pair for a smaller size due to this). If you are looking for a minimalist workout shoe this is a good start.

Finally! This is literally the 8th pair of dance /cross training sneaker I've ordered looking for a new Zumba shoe. I took a class today and have to say I was very pleased. I prefer a light weight shoe with some heel, and a good amount of grip (can't use the Capezio line because of their synthetic sole...too slippery for me). Very happy. Ordering my back up pair right now.

My husband was really excited to get these shoes based upon the reviews for performance and the overall look of it. Sadly, he has to return them due to the narrow fit. We had read that in the reviews but figured worth a shot - but believe it when you read they're narrow. Too bad because they look awesome.

Love these shoes. They are pretty comfortable for most things, do not recommend them for box jumps (not enough shock absorbance) or rope climbs (the sole comes off). Perfect for everything else.

I use these mostly for kickboxing workouts, including a heavy bag. The only reason I'm not giving it five stars is that for some calisthenic moves it doesn't provide quite enough side support. I'm being picky here; it's a great fitness shoe.

Loved the look of the shoe and it fit well but for my feet it had no arch support. I do have a narrow AA foot so a pair of Asics in 12 1/2 AA fit perfectly.

Purchased for a trip to Germany. I put a lot of miles on these in a week, they were comfortable and held up great.

The shoe was very attractive and lightweight. I have high arches and had a difficult time in getting my foot into the shoe to try it on, even after loosening the laces. There was more than enough room in the shoe bed, but the tongue of the shoe scratched the top of my foot.

I run and Crossfit. I hate having 3-4 pairs of shoes at any given time just to get through the regular workouts. I was looking for a does-it-all shoe and I think this is it. I've read a lot of reviews that say these are not good for rope climbs, so I am shying away from that. Otherwise, love the fit (narrow), love the Minimus concept, really like the shoe. Would not recommend for people who have no experience in Minimus type shoes (or would at least advise to build up slow).

Run a little long, slightly narrow. Great Crossfit shoes, very comfortable, no slip. Good for Olympic lifts as well as speed drills.

Great shoe, exactly what I was looking for in a gym shoe. Low profile sole and very light. Not sure how long they will last because I haven't had shoes constructed quite like this before, only time will tell.