Inov-8 Trailtalon 235

Trail · Neutral · 10.6 oz · 4mm drop · 18/14mm stack

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

Inov-8 Trailtalon 235

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Very good (81/100)

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Scores better than 63% of shoes

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81/100
Overall

Overall rating

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Very good (81/100)

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Scores better than 63% of shoes

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81
Comfort

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Very good (87/100)

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Scores better than 77% of shoes

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87
Value

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Very good (86/100)

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Scores better than 73% of shoes

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86
Durability

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Very good (82/100)

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Scores better than 64% of shoes

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82
Appearance

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Good (75/100)

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Scores better than 45% of shoes

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75
Cushioning

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Better Shoes Rating

Below average (59/100)

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Scores better than 7% of shoes

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59

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light and comfortable

Anonymous runner · May 27, 2020

5/5

Overall

Nice shoes for moderate trails runs. Good for both, slower and faster, paces. Not much cushioning, but quite soft, very flexible.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
3/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
5/5

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Inov-8 Trailtalon 235
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HOKA Speedgoat 6
Trailtalon 235
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Reference shoe
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Shoe properties
Type
Trail
Trail
Trail
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.6 oz M
10.3 oz M
8.6 oz M Lightest
Stack
18/14mm
25/17mm
37/32mm
Drop
4mm
8mm
5mm
Release
2018 Q1
2017 Q3
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$120
$120
$155
Best price
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$79.88
Ratings
Overall
Above average (63%)
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Excellent (97%) Best overall
Comfort
Good (77%)
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Very good (86%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (7%)
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Excellent (97%) Best cushioning
Durability
Above average (64%)
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Very good (86%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (45%)
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Good (77%) Best appearance
Value
Good (73%)
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Very good (87%) Best value
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