Inov-8 F-Lite
Every version of the F-Lite we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 76, and the F-Lite rates above 57% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the F-Lite, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Inov-8 F-Lite 235 | 2016 | — | — | 77 | +2 | 1 | — |
| Inov-8 F-Lite 240 | 2016 | — | — | 74 | -4 | 1 | — |
| Inov-8 F-Lite 252 | 2016 | — | — | 79 | — | 1 | — |
3 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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Inov-8
F-Lite 23577 77 Decent Decent Decent 1 review Confidence 47
2016 · Trail shoe · Neutral
The one reviewer so far, at 60 miles a week, says it feels great to run in.
Durability 73Overall77Value82Appearance80Comfort76Durability73Cushioning71Confidence47Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
The one reviewer so far, at 60 miles a week, says it feels great to run in.
The F-Lite 240 and 252 alongside it score 76 and 86.
Cons
Durability draws 4 out of 5 in the single review so far, its only mark below 5.
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Inov-8
F-Lite 24074 74 Decent Decent Decent 1 review Confidence 28
2016 · Trail shoe · Neutral
One reviewer likes the minimalist feel with a little EVA support through the midfoot.
Durability 71Overall74Appearance77Value76Comfort74Durability71Cushioning69Confidence28Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
One reviewer likes the minimalist feel with a little EVA support through the midfoot.
Cons
The F-Lite 252 and 235 rate higher, at 86 and 81.
One reviewer would not run in it every day, alternating it with a more cushioned shoe.
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Inov-8
F-Lite 25279 79 Decent Decent Decent 1 review Confidence 43
2016 · Trail shoe · Neutral
Its one reviewer so far, running 30 miles a week, calls it the best shoe they have run in.
Durability 73Overall79Value82Appearance80Comfort78Durability73Cushioning70Confidence43Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Its one reviewer so far, running 30 miles a week, calls it the best shoe they have run in.
Cons
Its one reviewer so far rates durability 4 out of 5, its lowest mark.