Customer Reviews inov-8 F-Lite™ 260 Knit

Order a half size bigger than normal. I have worn Inov-8s for years and always get 11.5, had to return for 12 and they were perfect.

I first tried the Innov 235 V2 shoe and really liked them but they were just a little too narrow for my bunions. Then I saw that Innov8 had a knit shoe. These fit similarly to the 235, but the knit has some give so they accomodate my bunions better. I'm keeping them!

I wanted this shoe to work because it is so very comfortable. I work out at my home gym and the soles of the shoes were too slippery for the composite flooring I have installed. I wear a 10.5 in Asics so I order both 10.5 and 11. The 10.5 was about a 1/4 - 1/2 size too small (in black) but the size 11 (in blue) seemed to fit as if they were a full size larger in both the toe and the width. Bottom line, the shoe is well made and extremely comfortable, and I may have dealt with the slightly short 10.5 if the soles had more grip.

3rd pair for my 13 year old. Best sneaker he’s ever had. His foot grew from a men’s size 8 to a men’s 11 in 1 year. This sneaker was the best for heel support, overall foot support, wear and tear. Can’t rave enough.

I’m happy with my Inov-8s, a little disappointed that they arrived in a generic box vs. the legit Inov-8 box, made me wonder if the shoes where original or not.

I love these sneakers! I love them so much that I purchased all the colors. They are very comfortable and no break in time needed. By far my favorite Inov-8 style of shoe. They hold up well on the trails as well as in the gym.

Shoes are a tight fit. I am hoping they stretch with use. Soles are slippery, again hopefully scuffing from use will help. Shoes are very light yet supportive.

I need shoes that support me comfortably while walking my dogs three times a day. For years I have worn New Balance, but have become disappointed with styles that, while supportive, are stiff, heavy, over-padded around the ankle, and have a giant N on the sides, lacking any real sense of style. I have also tried a lightweight shoe from New Balance, the Fuel Core Nergize with mesh and foam uppers (like a sock with a sole). While the sole was fine, with mesh and foam, my feet felt unsupported, unprotected, and my feet soon tired while walking. I ordered four shoes to compare. Both New Balance WW840v2 and WW411v2 were as I previously described, although true to size. The other two pairs that I tried were the innov-8 F-Lite 260 Knit in two sizes, my regular size and a half size larger, as recommended in previous reviews. As others have found, the half-size larger pair fit best. These shoes have a lightweight mesh vamp, but with an additional protective layer around the toes and also a protective heel cage. There are additional lace holes to be used to tighten the collar, which are helpful if one has narrow heels, as I do. I like the terrific toe room once I decided on the half size larger. I chose the black with rubber soles because I like the subtle pattern contrast between the diamond mesh and the striated heel cage. While there's still a fairly large logo on the sides, some compromises must be made to get the fit and performance that one needs.

Based on other reviews, I ordered my usual size and a half size larger. Unfortunately, both are going back. My usual size (7.5) was definitely too small. The other pair fit but the heel support inside was oddly uncomfortable. I expected more for the price.

Fit well! No surprises.

I had been in crossfit (where everyone wore these before Reebok Nanos came out) for years and yet waited until now to try a pair. I just had a hard time finding any light minimal athletic shoes that I could lift in. When you lift heavy (especially squats), you want firm (not squishy) souls for stability. These have been great. At first they did seem a little small, but I prefer snug workout shoes and tend to tie them tight. They have stretched out since. I lift, Erg row, and do box jumps with these on. I do not run (point of pride), so I can't tell you what that's like. However, they would not seem to be running shoes at all.

Great shoes! A half size larger worked perfect for me.

I ordered a full size too big and it fits perfectly. The Inov8 shoes definitely run much smaller than other brands. I love the fit and I love the style.

My first pair, I love them. I'm wearing thin socks to work out in with these, they are snug but I think that's how they are supposed to be, I have plenty of room in the toe with my typical10.5 size.

This is my first pair of Inov-8 sneakers and I love them! I normally wear a size 7, but had to go a half size bigger with these. They are super comfortable and didn't need to be broken in at all.

These were about 1/2 size too small. I wanted the next size up, but out of stock.

I like this shoe. I just don't like it as my workout shoe. The sole/forefoot is very flexible, while i prefer a stiffer forefoot in my shoes.

I followed the advice from other reviewers and got a half size larger than my usual and they fit perfectly. These shoes feel amazing. I'm very happy with them.

I wanted to like these, but they weren't comfortable. The shape of the shoe forced my foot to roll inward.

I purchased a half size larger than my normal shoe size, and this shoe still wasn't quite right. The sizing is definitely off in Inov-8 shoes. Also, the bottom is super slippery. I tried one shoe on and tried to walk on a tile floor, and the shoe had no traction at all. The description of the shoe makes you think it'll grip anything, but that's not true. I'm returning these. I didn't like the shape of the toe box either. If any shoe company out there will make a shoe exactly like the Reebok Speed TR 2.0 in mesh, I'll be a customer for life! It was the perfect all around shoe. Now, that Reebok doesn't make them anymore, I've been on the hunt for something similar.