Customer Reviews inov-8 F-Lite™ 230

Love these shoes! Bought them for Crossfit workouts, but have been using them for distance running also. They are comfortable and so lightweight. I wear an 8 in regular running shoes, 7.5 in these.

Love this shoe! Very comfortable, ultra light weight, and awesome colors. I'm a woman's 8 and ordered an 8, fits true to size with space for toesies. Works for my 4 mile street run, will use for 5K. Usually a forefoot striker, these make me run more flat, but not striking with the heel. Received shipment in 2 days!

Light weight! Comfortable! Cute! Perfect for indoor crossfit. If looking for an awesome indoor/outdoor crossfit sneaker, try the Inov-8 Roclite 285! I highly recommend both!

These were a Christmas gift for my son and I didn't read the sizing information correctly. He needs a US size 11.5 not a UK 11.5. There is a definite difference!

I love these shoes. At first I thought they were a little tight in the shoe and really too roomy in the toes, especially for a 1/2 size bigger, but after a crossfit work out, with running and lifting, I couldn't have asked for a better shoe! I am flat footed and for me, without a really big arch support, makes this shoe that much more comfortable. Great for crossfit!

Super fast shipping!! Wore my shoes today for the WOD and absolutely love them!! Extremely light and easy to maneuver in!!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

Ran in these shoes three times so far. Did a 9 mile trail run with another 8 mi of hiking right afterward in these shoes on one of those runs. These shoes are great if you use them correctly, by that I mean there is no arch support and not much cushioning compared to a traditional trail runner. I run with a barefoot/pose stride and the shoes are perfect for that. Super lightweight, but I kicked a few rocks in them, didn't hurt, but you do feel it. Has great ground feel and good traction. The soles are particularly sticky, nice for rocks but don't know about durability. On sharp rocks, it's not uncomfortable but does conform enough that you can wrap your foot around obstacles. Just great lightweight trail runner for a forefoot striker. Make sure you buy the correct size, if you're in between, go down. I think these shoes feel best when you're foot is snug and with forefoot striking you don't need a lot of toe room.

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.

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.

This is a great looking and great performing shoe. Keep in mind that Inov-8's tend to have a very thin sole so if you are looking for cushioning look elsewhere. I planned on running and weight-lifting in this shoe but ended up buying a running shoe as well. These shoes look better in person trust me. They get 4 star on comfort for lack of cushioning and they can be difficult to get on over my heel - sort of like a rock climbing shoe.

Not bad of a product. The service with Zappos was awesome. Called them immediately to change the size and they fized it with no hassle. It even came earlier than I expected through APO mailing system. Overall, the shoe was just as it was shown and described online.

I use them for crossfit-type lifting and shorter runs (less than 5k) and they do very well. They are very light but provide a solid base. I need a little more support for long runs. For fitment, I generally have very wide feet at the ball of my foot but the uppers have enough give that its not a problem. The toe box is pretty narrow, though.