Inov-8 Roclite 285

Trail · Neutral

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Inov-8 Roclite 295 replaced it

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Average (67/100)

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67/100
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Average (67/100)

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67
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Very good (86/100)

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Scores better than 72% of shoes

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86
Value

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Very good (84/100)

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Scores better than 68% of shoes

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84
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Good (74/100)

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Scores better than 39% of shoes

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74
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Good (70/100)

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Scores better than 26% of shoes

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70
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Average (67/100)

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Scores better than 20% of shoes

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67

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Anonymous runner · Dec 15, 2015

4/5

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I have been running roclite shoes for 4 years after receiving a free pair for winning the 12 hour cool moon night run in 2011. The roclite 285 came out this spring and are 10 grams lighter than their predecessor. A very minimal shoe in weight though extremely durable due to its outsole configuration. I routinely get around 1000 miles per pair. I do have a problem with the upper tearing apart at the metatarsal after I have been running in them for over 400 miles or more . I love the outsole I refer to these shoes as trail cleates which handle all trails well, though break down quicker on hard pack trails roads or fire roads.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

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Roclite 285
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Shoe properties
Type
Trail
Daily trainer
Trail
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
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9.8 oz M
8.6 oz M Lightest
Stack
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37/32mm
Drop
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5mm
Release
2016
2019 Q1
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
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$155
Best price
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$79.88
Ratings
Overall
Below average (22%)
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Excellent (97%) Best overall
Comfort
Below average (26%)
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Very good (86%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (20%)
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Excellent (97%) Best cushioning
Durability
Good (72%)
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Very good (86%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (39%)
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Good (77%) Best appearance
Value
Above average (68%)
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Very good (87%) Best value
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