Customer Reviews inov-8 F-Lite 195 V2

My first pair of Innov8s lasted five years, this pair four months. Material tears where the toe is reinforced on both sides.

Definitely not enough shoe to warrant the price of these. Did not feel like they would hold up to intense workouts. After trying them on and returning them, I would not pay more than $70 for them. Innov8 needs to bring back the F-Lite 230, those were great shoes and I have no idea why they would have quit making them.

Purchased these to replace a worn out pair of F-Lite 195’s. The fabric is sheer and plastic, you can see your feet through the shoes, nothing like the previous version. Within 2 weeks of casual wear the fabric tore, now a few months later they are almost in half. Returning them. Original pair purchased for Crossfit, these would not last one WOD.

I owned several pairs of the original F-Lite 195s and was left scrambling to find a shoe to replace it when Inov-8 discontinued them. When the updated version was released I immediately ordered a pair and could not be happier with the shoe. Lighter than the original, but the same great minimal feel. I use them for running, sprints, and lifting. I've had no issues with ripping, tearing or poor construction despite wearing them for every training session since I got them. If you prefer minimal shoes with little support and a lot of ground feel then this shoe won't disappoint. My only suggestion would be make an electric blue version similar to the green.

I have had three pairs of Inov8 in the past and have always loved them. However, this pair ripped at the front of the foot and did not even last a year. This pair came with the rope tech which in the past has kept the shoes in good condition.

I have had two pairs of these and both lasted less than a week before ripping on the left foot at where my toes start.

Just as ordered, shipped to Hawaii and arrived on day 6 of 10 estimated shipping days!

This was my favorite of all Inov-8 shoes. Lite weight, comfortable, and a great work out and walking shoe. I wore them everywhere. Now, based on reviews, I’m suspicious that Inov-8 quality control has succumbed to accountants and the bottom line. Please prove me wrong.

Excellent CrossFit shoes, however they only hang for six months which of course is all you can ask for from a good work out shoe. Highly recommended been wearing Inov-8s for 7 years the precision fit is great for narrow feet.:)

You must purchase this shoe with the realization that it is disposable as it is constructed with a very thin and permeable material. I have accepted this fact and buy a new pair almost each month (hence the two point deduction). For most folks this is not practical. But if you want the best shoe to train in (sprints, lifting) then this it.

Fell apart way too soon. Go back to the old design. Holes on both sides near pinky toe.

I was a long time Inov8 195 CrossFit fan. This new model is made out of recycled garbage bags or something similar to that. The have now rigidity, very thin sole and the toy he pokes the top of the foot. Sadly this is the last pair of Inov8’s I’ll ever purchase. Too bad Inov8 missed their opportunity in the CrossFit market especially since they were the original shoe.

I bought my first pair of these and within a few months they started ripping on the top of both shoes. I really liked the style of the shoe and thought I may have got a defective pair so I bought two more pairs (one for my daughter and the other for myself). Both pairs quickly did the same thing. I have owned many other 195's but the material used for this generation is horrible. I would not recommend this shoe for anyone.

After years of wearing the F-lite 240 it was discontinued. I spoke to Inov-8 and they recommended the 195 since it has the narrow last and low drop. Well the comfort and style are good, but the durability is horrible. I only use them as everday shoes - working in an office environment, grabbing groceries, etc. Im not hard on shoes at all and in just over a month these things were falling apart. The shoes very quickly had holes all over the upper. I really loved my 240s, and inov-8 in general. I wore each of my 240 for close to a year with no big issues, and still wear them around the yard and were I dont care how I look. THese 195 however are terrible, in less than 3 months they were practically unwearable there was so many holes in them.

These are awful - lasted 4 months as others have warned before they started to fall apart. DO NOT buy these.

The quality of these are terrible, probably wore them less than 15 times before one tore and split completely

Very comfy BUT not durable. Fabric around the shoe started tearing less than 1mo into wearing them. Disappointing compared to the V1s.