Inov-8 X-Talon 212

Trail · Neutral · 10.6 oz · 5mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Inov-8 X-Talon 230 replaced it

Inov-8 X-Talon 212

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Excellent (90/100)

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Scores better than 85% of shoes

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90/100
Overall

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Excellent (90/100)

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Scores better than 85% of shoes

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90
Durability

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Excellent (91/100)

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Scores better than 85% of shoes

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91
Comfort

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Very good (86/100)

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Scores better than 74% of shoes

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86
Value

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Very good (86/100)

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Scores better than 74% of shoes

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86
Appearance

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Very good (81/100)

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Scores better than 56% of shoes

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81
Cushioning

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Average (65/100)

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Scores better than 17% of shoes

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65

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Anonymous runner · Apr 13, 2015

5/5

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Only running shoe to have gone more than 200 miles before the upper tearing. I expect it to get to 1000 miles. It is the perfect mix of flexible and responsive. The fit is perfect.
Comfort
3/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

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Shoe properties
Type
Trail
Daily trainer
Trail
Pronation
Neutral (Minimal)
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.6 oz M
9.1 oz M
8.6 oz M Lightest
Stack
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37/32mm
Drop
5mm
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5mm
Release
2017 Q1
2020 Q1
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$120 Lower MSRP
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$155
Best price
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$79.88
Ratings
Overall
Very good (85%)
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Excellent (97%) Best overall
Comfort
Good (74%)
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Very good (86%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (17%)
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Excellent (97%) Best cushioning
Durability
Very good (85%)
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Very good (86%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (56%)
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Good (77%) Best appearance
Value
Good (74%)
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Very good (87%) Best value
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