Trail Running

Inov-8 Derbis Sock

2007-08-16T07:27:00.000-07:00

Pebbles migrate to the most painful spot under your foot if they get inside your shoe. It’s a nice excuse to sit on the park bench and stare at other runners, but that’s considered bad form if you’re in a race. Inov-8 makes this Debris Sock out of Coolmax. It has a built-in flap around the ankle and a couple pieces of shock cord to hold it down. It acts like a miniature gaiter without all the bulky fabric, vents, and zippers of normal gaiters. These are anatomically designed single piece gaiter sock designed to prevent dirt and grit from entering the shoe when running. Fast wicking and quick drying Coolmax with padded areas giving extra cushioning and protection.
$17.95
patent pending & registered design

INOV-8 F-LITE 250

2007-04-20T09:17:00.000-07:00

Lightest Trail Shoe On the Market

The Inov-8 F-lite 250 weighs in at only 9oz yet manages to provide some minimalist protection with Inov-8's Fascia-band outsole, dual density foot bed, a shank stiffener, and Rocshoc impact-absorbing compound that is graded according to the size of the shoe.

F-Lite™-grip

• Unique 'Fascia-band' sole design

• Good stability

• Lightweight registered design

• Inov-8 sticky rubber sole compound

• Excellent hard pack terrain performance

• Graded sole depth and cleat sizes

• Contoured profile provides sure footed placement

• Excellent grip

250
Inov-8 F-lite 250: Elite lightweight racing shoe ideal for use on hard pack mountainous terrain. Has a low profile midsole with sticky rubber outsole. Radical design provides good upper support while the patent pending fascia-band™ aids propulsion efficiency of the running cycle. Ideal for Mountain Running.

$94.95

the F-lite 250 is extremely low profile and high energy return. The heel is cut low but provides plenty of hold and the high-lacing uppers fit low-volume, higher-arched feet perfectly. We highly recommend the F-lite 250 for efficient forefoot racers over shorter distances. These are fast and perfect for hard pack trails!

Off-trail racing requires own footwear

2006-11-10T06:42:00.000-08:00

By STEPHEN REGENOLD

Columnist

For a moment, forget about Nike and New Balance. Take pavement and trail out of the picture. Imagine running on rocks, jumping stumps, stomping in mud, and bushwhacking at high speed.

In the wide world of running sports, the subgenre of off-trail racing requires its own type of footwear. Indeed, the esoteric pursuits of fell running, adventure racing, orienteering and speed-mountaineering necessitate shoes that bend common conception.

Take the Inov-8 Mudclaw 340 O + as an example. This odd animal, made for orienteering and off-piste mountain running, comes with one of the industry's most aggressive outsoles. More than 50 quarter-inch rubber knobs poke off the bottom of the shoe, ten of them tipped with metal spikes for extra grip on snow, ice and dead fallen leaves.

I've run off-trail in various sports for years. Companies like Montrail, Salmon, La Sportiva and Ice Bug have kept my feet happy and fast moving through the forest. But Inov-8, a U.K.-based company (www.inov-8.com) with 13 unique shoe models, has been under my microscope as of late.

The subject of this week's dissection -- the aforementioned Mudclaw 340 O + -- is not my favorite Inov-8 shoe. The company's Terroc 330, which I reviewed last year, is lighter weight and more comfortable. It fit me better than the Mudclaw, too. The Inov-8 F-Lite 250, a featherweight sprinter, is my pick for pedal-down, heat-of-the-race type scenarios.

But the Mudclaw 340 O +, which costs $90, is the most interesting shoe in the company's line. It's not perfect, but the shoe concept has a lot of potential.

The Mudclaw's build mixes a trail-running aesthetic with hints of a hiking boot. The toothy sole will crush most everything in its path. But this crushing can be done at unusually high speeds because the shoes are relatively lightweight at about 12 ounces apiece.

On the trail -- and especially on pavement -- the Mudclaw feels stiff and slightly flat-footed. But on variable terrain the shoe excels.

The big teeth under your toes dig in deep and provide tremendous traction. For grassy hill climbs, bush-crashing forest runs, and mud, the spiky tread makes a noticeable difference. Though the shoes are too airy and breathable for winter running, the metal spikes will dig into snow and ice if needed.

In most scenarios, though, the extra grip is simple overkill.

Fit on the foot, I found, was fine overall, though the heel cup area was a smidge too shallow for my feet. Be sure to try these on for size before purchase if possible.

Overall, the Mudclaw is a highly-specialized shoe I'll use in rare situations. Muddy and wet hilly terrain would be one such scenario. It may come out on warm winter days, too. It's not going to be a workhorse in my stable of footwear. But it's a good steed to have ready to go just in case.

Stephen Regenold writes The Gear Junkie (http://www.THEGEARJUNKIE.com) for eight U.S. newspapers.

Inov-8 Mudclaw 340 'O'

2006-10-24T07:06:00.000-07:00

Inov-8 Mudclaw 340

Product
All our products are designed to be extremely lightweight, highly breathable, comfortable with excellent durability relative to the weight of the materials. All of our shoes have a naming system where the name is unique to the sole design followed by a number which is the weight of an average UK size 8 shoe.

Mudclaw™-grip

• Aggressive outsole
• Designed to give maximum grip when steep ascending, descending, contouring especially on wet grass
• Dual compound Inov-8 Endurance rubber sole
• Harder on heel & toe areas for steep uphill & downhill ground penetration.
• Registered design

'O' +340
Inov-8 MudClaw 340: Extremely durable and aggressively outsole fell/hill/mountain or ideal orienteering shoe. Synthetic upper has dual layer mesh for comfort and protection. Outsole uses metal dobs for extra grip, ideal for forest and if you come into contact with snow and ice.

$89.95

Meta-flex™
Metcradle™
Met-shank™
Bi-Planer™ Heel
High Breathability, No Waterproofing
Endurance Rubber
Performance Last

Recommended uses:
Mountain Running
Fell / Hill Running
Mountain Marathon
*Orienteering

Recommended Terrain:
Steep Loose Rock
Long Grass / Heather / Tussock
Mud Peat Bogs
Steep Wet Grass

Unisex Inov-8 running shoes come in unisex sizing. Order in US Men's sizes Size Chart

Meta-flex ™ torsion shank
• Profiled polymer wishbone™ shape shank stiffener embedded into the midsole allows torquing effect for precise contouring and foot placement.
• Secure fit gives no slip placements and dabs

Metcradle™
•Secures Met forward and behind
•Angled base of the webbing gives the foot further natural holding on undulating terrain
•Improved torque by design

Met-shank™
New 5-finger meta-shank aligns with each individual metatarsal for greater flexibility when contouring while retaining underfoot impact protection

Bi-Planar™ Heel
Sole design whereby the heel section is curved in two planes aligning the natural curvature of the heel. This provides a more natural and earlier heel strike to aid descending and contouring.

Inov-8 Mudclaw 330 'O'

2006-10-24T07:04:00.000-07:00

Inov-8 Mudclaw 330

Mudclaw™-grip

• Aggressive outsole
• Designed to give maximum grip when steep ascending, descending, contouring especially on wet grass
• Dual compound Inov-8 sticky rubber sole
• Harder on heel & toe areas for steep uphill & downhill ground penetration.
• Registered design

'O' +330
Inov-8 MudClaw 330: Extremely durable and aggressively outsoled fell/mountain/orienteering shoe. Synthetic upper has dual layer mesh for comfort and protection. Outsole uses inov-8 sticky rubber compound.

$89.95

Meta-flex™
Metcradle™
Met-shank™
Bi-Planer™ Heel
High Breathability, No Waterproofing
Sticky Rubber
Performance Last

Recommended uses:
Mountain Running
Fell / Hill Running
Mountain Marathon
*Orienteering

Recommended Terrain:
Steep Loose Rock
Long Grass / Heather / Tussock
Stream Crossing
Mud Peat Bogs
Steep Wet Grass

Unisex Inov-8 running shoes come in unisex sizing. Order in US Men's sizes Size Chart

Metcradle™
•Secures Met forward and behind
•Angled base of the webbing gives the foot further natural holding on undulating terrain
•Improved torque by design

Met-shank™
New 5-finger meta-shank aligns with each individual metatarsal for greater flexibility when contouring while retaining underfoot impact protection

Inov-8 give-a-way at BIG EAU PLEINE PARK TRAIL RUN

2006-09-10T17:25:00.000-07:00

WAUSAU

SURGERY CENTER

BIG EAU PLEINE PARK TRAIL RUN

4, 7, OR 9 MILE TRAIL RUN

4 MILE FUN WALK

(Proceeds to Marathon Parks foundation)

WHEN: SATURDAY, SEPT 16 2006 entry fee: $12.00 w/t-shirt

Time: 10 am all races $ 8.00 w/o shirt

WHERE: WEST UNIT EAU PLEINE late fee: after sept 9th & same

PARK, mosinee wi day registration

$15:00 w/t-shirt

(while supply last)

$12.00 w/o t-shirt

mail form and entry fee

payable to: Jay Punke

3703 N 18th ave

Wausau WI 54401

Perks: t-shirts guaranteed to

Early registrants, food and

Refreshments at the end of race

Trophies to top overall m/f

follow race signs medals to top 3 winners in each

off of hwy 153 age group 10 yr increments

for further info jay or judy 715-675-5850 or jjpunke @aol.com

visit www.revelsports.com for 2006 results and running attire !

age group 11 & under 12-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70 & up /PLEASE

DIVISION 4M RUN 7M RUN 9M RUN 4M FUN WALK

T- SHIRT S M L XL XXL CIRCLE

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LAST NAME FIRST AGE M F BIRTHDATE

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STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE PHONE #

_____________________ I HEREBY ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY AND RELASE MARATHON

PARKS, RACE ORGANIZORS FROM ANY OCCURANCE WHETHER FORSEEN OR UNFORSEEN IN

CONNECTION WITH EAU PLEINE PARK TRAIL IN WHICH MAY RESULT IN INJURY, DEATH OR ANY

DAMAGE TO ME. I FURTHER ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR MY PHYSICAL FITNESS AND

CAPABILITY TO PERFORM IN THE RACE AND HAVE TRAINED SUFFICIENTLY TO PARTICIPATE

IN THE EVENT I HAVE REGISTERED FOR

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Inov-8 Roclite 315

2006-08-02T07:35:00.000-07:00

Inov-8 Roclite 315

Rocklite™-grip

• Unique 'Fascia-band' sole design • Good stability • Lightweight registered design • Sticky rubber inov-8 sole compound • Excellent mixed terrain performance •Graded sole depth provides sure footed placement • Contoured profile provides sure footed placement • Excellent grip

2006 Best Trail Running Shoe

315
Inov-8 Roclite 315: Trail running shoe with high levels of comfort, upper support and grip. Medium profile cushioned midsole provides comfort while the patent pending fascia-band™ aids propulsion efficiency of the running cycle. Ideal for Training and Long Distance Racing, Mountain and Trail Running on hard pack trails.

$89.95

Meta-flex™
Metcradle™
Met-shank™
Fascia Band
High Breathability, No Waterproofing
Endurance Rubber
Endurance Last

Recommended uses:
*Mountain Running
*Trail Running
Adventure Racing
Trail Walking
Long Distance Walking
Climbing Approach
Lifestyle

Recommended Terrain:
Steep Loose Rock
Hard Compact / Dry Rock
*Hard pack trail
Mud Peat Bogs

*Ideal / Recommended

As you would expect from an Inov8 shoe, the Roclite 315 offers great traction and superb stability. The low-profile helps you stay nimble and there is extra padding in this model to provide comfort on hard surfaces. Another award-winning trail shoe.

Unisex Inov-8 running shoes come in unisex sizing. Order in US sizes Size Chart

Note: the Roclite series runs 1/2 size small

Metcradle™
•Secures Met forward and behind
•Angled base of the webbing gives the foot further natural holding on undulating terrain
•Improved torque by design

Met-shank™
New 5-finger meta-shank aligns with each individual metatarsal for greater flexibility when contouring while retaining underfoot impact protection

Click on Matrix to enlarge....

flyroc 310 | roclite 315 | terroc 330

Inov-8 Trail Running Shoes

2006-06-28T20:38:00.000-07:00

Revel in Trail Running
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Inov-8 Trail Running Shoes

$94.95

270
Inov-8 MudClaw 270:Extreme Mountain/Fell racing shoe combining a radical new design upper
and aggressive sticky rubber outsole offering massive levels of grip.
Ideal for ascending, descending and
contouring on steep wet terrain.

$94.95

Click on thumbnail to view Technical Spec.

280
Inov-8 MudRoc 280: Lightweight Mountain/Fell racing version of the original Mudroc™ 290 with a minimal upper construction, precise fit and more sensitive underfoot. The 280 has a new softer sticky sole compound exclusively developed by the inov-8 team using climbing rubber technology.

$89.95

"British Championship
winning shoe 2004"

285
Inov-8 Roclite 285: Elite Trail and Adventure racing shoe providing high levels of comfort and grip performance. Has a low profile midsole with sticky rubber outsole. Radical design upper provides excellent support while the patent pending fascia-band™ aids propulsion efficiency of the running cycle.

$94.95

290
Inov-8 Mudroc 290: The original inov-8 Mountain/Fell running shoe quoted as "The ultimate off-road running shoe" offering a stable low profile midsole, durable and breathable upper and aggressive grippy outsole.

$84.95

"Alaska 2003 World Trophy winning shoe"

300
Inov-8 F-lite 300: Lightweight supportive running shoe ideal for use on hard pack terrain with some road use. Medium profile cushioned midsole provides comfort while the patent pending fascia-band™ aids propulsion efficiency of the running cycle.

$89.95

310
Inov-8 Flyroc 310: The ultimate lightweight trail running shoe with high levels of comfort, breathability and performance. Ideal for off-road and track use with excellent grip features.

$89.95

2005 Best Trail Running Shoe

$89.95

2006 Best Trail Running Shoe

330
Inov-8 Terroc 330: Trail running shoe with high levels of comfort and performance. Ideal for hard surface tracks and trails and some road use if required.

$89.95

2004 Best Trail Running Shoe

Click on Matrix to enlarge....

flyroc 310 | roclite 315 | terroc 330

Coming soon....

Mudclaw 340 'O'

Mudclaw 330 'O'

Revel Sports
1903 Weston Ave
Schofield, WI 54476
Toll Free 866-502-4125

Inov-8 Roclite 285

2006-06-28T06:36:00.000-07:00

Trail Shoe: Inov-8 Roclite 285

Provides wearers the winged-foot euphoria of racing flats

As featured in the June 2006 issue of Running Times Magazine

Inov-8 Roclite 285

$94.95
Women 6-12; Men 5-13, 14

Trail runners are not generally familiar with shoes that weigh well under ten ounces, unless they run cross country or track and have raced in spikes. For that racing-spike feel, minus concentrated pressure under the ball of the foot, Inov-8’s Roclite 285 (for 285 grams) gave our testers that winged-foot euphoria. Inov-8, a UK company with a well-suited moniker, has stormed the world mountain-running scene in the last couple of years and with shoes like the 285, it is no wonder. The 285 features a unique "Fascia Band" sole design for propulsion efficiency, an abrasion-resistant mesh upper that laces high on the foot, toe protection for screaming descents, and a sticky-rubber outsole that has been toned back on contour to make the shoe more versatile than other, extremely aggressive shoes in the Inov-8 line.

Inov-8 To Release New Gore-Tex Shoes

2006-06-28T06:25:00.000-07:00

Inov-8 To Release New Gore-Tex Shoes

Inov-8® Off Road Footwear Granted GORE-TEX® License

Inov-8®, GORE-TEX® XCR® line of shoes to Premier at Outdoor
Retailer Winter Market Booth 5046

Framingham, MA, January 24, 2006

Inov-8 will launch their new GORE-TEX® XCR® shoes and Advanced Gaiter System at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. Inov-8 will incorporate the GORE-TEX® XCR® waterproof
membrane into three upcoming shoe designs, which will enhance the
effectiveness of Inov-8 shoes in wet, off road conditions. Utilizing
GORE-TEX® XCR®, Inov-8 has also developed a fully integrated detachable
gaiter system providing the runner or walker with a fully waterproof and
breathable system above the ankle joint.

(The new RocLite 285, now with Gore-Tex!)

The combination of Inov-8’s high performance, light-weight, sticky sole
technology and GORE-TEX® waterproof technology will raise the bar for
performance in off-road running shoes. GORE-TEX® XCR® will be featured
in the new Roclite 295 GTX, Roclite 320 GTX and Flyroc 360 GTX and
Advanced Gaiter System (AGS), to premier at Outdoor Retailer Winter
Market January 28 – 31, 2006 in Salt Lake City, UT. “This new GTX
product gives the runner a fully waterproof option in our trail running
line,” said Wayne Edy, founder of Inov-8. “To be granted a GORE-TEX®
license is a testament to the exceptional quality of Inov-8 products and
GORE-TEX® confidence in the Inov-8 brand.”

About Inov-8

Based in "England’s last Wilderness", the North Pennines, Inov-8 is a
British company that is passionate about the specialist off-road running
products we make. Since our launch in 2003, we have become the fastest
growing off-road running brand in the United Kingdom. The Inov-8 design
philosophy is to design footwear around the natural function of the
foot. The Inov-8 range of off road shoes follows the precision shape of
the foot providing the wearer with a secure and precise fit that’s
almost like running barefoot. World Mountain running champions
throughout Europe, Australia, New Zealand and the USA wear our shoes. We
are committed to providing high quality, functional, lightweight
products that will enhance performance and enjoyment. All of our
products are extensively tested by enthusiasts and elite international
athletes. We continually strive to make high performance, lightweight
and flexible off road running product. Inov-8® is a registered trademark
of INOVEIGHT LTD. All rights reserved. For more information, please
visit www.inov-8.com.

GORE-TEX® FOOTWEAR

GORE-TEX^® Footwear offers shoes suited for all conditions. The climate
comfort system and durable waterproof protection are the key elements of
all GORE-TEX® shoes. For more than 20 years Gore has been continually
developing membrane technology, shoe components and construction
techniques offered to its brand partners. GORE-TEX® Footwear consists of
two ranges; GORE-TEX® shoes and GORE-TEX® XCR® shoes. GORE-TEX® shoes
are designed to provide ideal climate comfort for all kinds of outdoor
activities even in adverse weather conditions. GORE-TEX® XCR® shoes,
(XCR stands for e*_X_*tended *_C_*omfort *_R_*ange), provides day long
optimum climate comfort in warm temperatures - for the great indoors as
well as the great outdoors.

Shoes designed with the GORE-TEX® lining offer a unique combination of
durable waterproof protection, high breathability and carry Gore’s
unique GORE-TEX® footwear GUARANTEED TO KEEP YOU DRY® promise GORE-TEX®,
GORE-TEX®GUARANTEED TO KEEP YOU DRY®, GORE-TEX®XCR®, GORE and designs
are trademarks of W.L. Gore & Associates.

For media inquiries regarding GORE-TEX® please contact Sally
Ryder-Taylor at Ruse Communications, Gore Footwear UK Press Office via
sally@rusecomm.co.uk or tel. 07793815026.