Customer Reviews INOV8 F-Lite™ 195

Best ones I have ever owned. So comfortable, so light. You feel like you're wearing nothing. Did not have to break them in. People ask me where I got them all the time.

Love them! They are comfortable and light weight. Everyone in my CrossFit box is jealous because they're damn good looking!

The product arrived in a timely manner, just as described. I have been doing Crossfit and these are the shoes to have. The size was just as described as well.

This shoe is my first experience with a "minimalist" style shoe. These are designed to be lightweight, have a thin sole for more street contact feel and thin breathable fabric covering. I really loved the way it felt when I ran in them on the street. I thought it might require me to adjust but I was not sore or in pain after running in them. I love the way they look and would recommend others to try them out. Time will tell if they will hold up over the countless miles I intend on running in them.

These are great shoes for cross-fit. I love the low rise and minimal feeling of these shoes. I used to have problems with plantar fasciatis. But not any more.

I absolutely love these! I was previously in NB Minimus, which I did like, but were a bit too narrow for my left foot, and these fit both feet just fine. I primarily use them for CrossFit but find myself wearing them for my runs, short and long, and I tested them on one of my shorter ruck marches recently and my feet felt great! No rubbing or aches anywhere. I will definitely be buying more, and I got a pair for my husband too.

This is the 1st review I have written for Zappos, but I must confess, these Inov-8 195 are amazing. I own lots of shoes. I'm not a hardcore anything, but I lean towards a light shoe, minimalist, but w some support and protection. I own Ecco BioM (out of control good), and Vibram, and Nike Free blah, blah. But these Inov-8 truly wrap themselves around both feet and make love to my feet. I might add, my R foot is different than my left, so I do have some challenges. Not with this shoe. I wear a very thin ankle sock with them. The tongue is nice and high, they breathe, the arch support is minimalist, and that's OK for me.The styling is cool. I just ordered another pair in the sale color. Thanks to all involved. :-) Zappos rocks, pair #2 is on my porch!

I got these shoes for my boyfriend for valentines day and he absolutely loves them. He wears them to work out and he also wears them daily. They're amazingly light.

Very lightweight, high-performance shoe. I wear this shoe to the gym for circuit-training-type classes and kickboxing.

I wanted something good for running in my neighborhood but also good for thing like box jumps and jumping rope. I have been wearing VFFs which I love for short runs but they were awful for box jumps. These are great. Very light. Good amount of cushion.

Great shoe! Very happy with the fit. I normally wear an 8.5 in womens. I ordered the 9 and it was just enough extra room for running. Extremely happy with the grip on the sole. Worth the investment.

I love these shoes! I was originally introduced to the Inov-8 brand through Crossfit and began to run in them as I was training for a half marathon as well. These shoes are very lightweight and beware in the cold or rain, as everything penetrates the outer layer! Being from across the pond they do run a bit more narrow than the shoes made here in the States, but that has not been an issue for me.

Bought these as an alternative to the 5 finger shoe design for HIIT/ bodyweight/kettlebell training. I am an orthotic-wearing Mizuno-loving runner who was annoyed when asked to remove my runners for my first training class...what a minimal shoe is needed? I can't wear those...so I found these online after reading reviews and was amazed at how much I love these. Great traction and flexibility, laced tight around my narrow midfoot while allowing unrestricted toe movement. Lots of compliments when I wear these. Size 8 runner girl and the 7.5US size fit well.

There was no "breaking in" period, these shoes were comfortable right away. I got these after wearing out my other minimalist sneakers after a few months. These are so lightweight, but offer more cushioning than my last pair. Love the green color. Highly recommended.

Great shoe, knew it was my favorite right when I tried it on. Runs big, order a half size down.

I wear these for Crossfit - style workouts, I love them! They are very comfortable and lightweight, plus they look great. I also wear them 'around and about', the feel so good on my feet. I wear a ladies size 5 1/2, I ordered the UK3 and they fit just perfect.

Love this shoe. The sizing is comparable to my Nike Frees. Support and cushioning is just right. I love the protection they give from small gravel, and how light they are. It is a definite adjustment to run in shoes that have a very flat feel (small rise from ball to heel). Seems like these shoes are going to last a long time.

Oops. One small error. I am the same reviewer from Boone, NC that wrote the previous glowing review of these shoes. But, I neglected to mention that they run long. I returned my original pair for a half size smaller than I typically wear but I would likely have fit in a full size smaller as well. I chose to go down only a half size due to foot swelling and to have a little extra room if I am on my toes. Otherwise, these shoes rock!

I definitely wanted to take some real wear time before writing a review on these. This is my first pair of Inov's and I was a little skeptical at first. But I must say, I am a convert. After years of wearing completely inappropriate shoes to cross train in, I am now a convert. When I first pulled these very low profile shoes out of the box, the style was immediately appealing, but I questioned how well they would support my feet. They have been fantastic. If your work outs including weight lifting, running, intervals, and jumping then these shoes will definitely fit the bill. I never have pain in my arches. The toe box is a great width for medium feet. I never lose traction when lifting. It is a little to cold yet to take then out on the trails, so I cannot comment there yet, but running around a track they have handled the impact well. I have enjoyed them so much that I decided I would wear them to work to see how they handled 12 hours on my feet and they were great. This was the most comfortable I have been in shoes in a long time. A little bit about style: isn't it a refreshing to finally have a sneaker that is not black, white, or totally garish. When I wear this pair out, I will definitely replace it with the same style.

Great shoes! I was looking for a minimalist shoe that would work for my wide feet. These work perfectly. The sole bed is flat - with no upturned cup lip to rub along the foot, if it's a bit too narrow like the inov 230 does (and all the others I've tried). The top is soft and fits well, the lacing holds on well and I think it looks great. The length is a bit longer than usual for my normal size 8, but not problematic for me.

Fantastic shoes. Not "barefoot" shoes in the sense that you feel everything underneath your feet but minimal in a very good way. Very stable and grippy. Make a great CrossFit shoe. Also, I have wide feet and they seem to fit just fine.

I do crossfit and these are the best shoes. I absolutely cannot say enough about them. Anyone that comments on them, & many do, I tell them to buy a pair. I wear a 7.0 in womens but because of other reviews I ordered a 6.5 & they fit perfectly. I will buy another pair soon. Don't hesitate on these.

Best running shoes ever! I can't believe how much a difference a pair of shoes make! Highly highly recommend. I also wear them to Crossfit and they perform excellent!

These shoes are very comfortable. Wore them for an "urban hike" and feet felt fantastic the entire time.