| Gender | Men |
| Weight | 230 gr |
| Drop | 6 mm |
| Cushion | High |
| Running gait | Neutral |
| Surface | Trail |
| Use | training |
| Pace | High |
| Foot | Normal feet |
| Year | 2018 |
The new model of the Inov-8 X-Talon 230 enters the scene as one of the big bets of the British brand to make available to the mountain runner a trail running shoe with superior performance in protection and traction. Not in vain, these new Inov-8 X-Talon 230 come to replace all the classics of the British firm such as the Inov-8 X-Talon 225.
Although it should also be emphasized that among the points in favor of these Inov-8 X-Talon 230 is also that the model is able to provide more comfort and stability in each stride on muddy and more uneven terrain, but also defend themselves well on other surfaces, and even in campo events, and why not even in obstacle courses.
All in all, the Inov-8 X-Talon 230 is designed to increase the confidence level of the runner, but also to help you run faster and more dynamically.
The most cutting-edge technologies of the British company that are in the Inov-8 X-Talon 230 include POWERFLOW in the midsole and Sticky Grip in the outsole.
With the POWERFLOW cushioning system in the midsole, the Inov-8 X-Talon 230 is not only capable of absorbing a greater number of impacts, but also contributes to significant energy return. The POWERFLOW compound's raison d'être is to present a lighter, more cushioned and responsive trail running shoe. Despite being one of Inov-8's heaviest models, these shoes have the most cushioning of the X-Talon series.
The upper of the Inov-8 X-Talon 230 features the most reinforced mesh in Inov-8s X-Talon saga, and therefore the most durable. A more pronounced exoskeleton has been implemented in this part of the shoe in order to provide more and better support, and regardless of the volume of kilometers run.
On the other hand, it is also important to emphasize that the Inov-8 X-Talon 230 incorporates the second generation of the Meta-Plate system, conceived as a functional plate that offers a higher level of protection for the foot against rocks.
Another of the strong points of the new Inov-8 X-Talon 230 is in its outsole with Sticky Grip compound, making this model capable of ensuring excellent traction on all types of mountain terrain in both wet and dry conditions. Also contributing to this section is the British brand's signature 8 mm lugs, the hallmark of the X-Talon family. These trail running shoes adapt to soft terrain, but also offer the necessary firmness on harder and more compacted surfaces. All in all, the Inov-8 X-Talon 230 also features a very aggressive outsole on the same level as Inov-8's iconic 212.
On the technical specs front, the Inov-8 X-Talon 230 features a 6mmdrop and weighs about 230 grams. Being slightly heavier than previous versions, this detracts somewhat from top speed, but the Inov-8 X-Talon 230 are designed to put in more miles with formidable cushioning and great responsiveness.