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Inov-8 Bare-X 180

Trail shoe · Neutral · Trail

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The Inov-8 Bare-X 180’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 2 runner reviews so far, with brand history also informing the score.

Current estimate: Decent

72
Overall
72
Value
85
Durability
83
Comfort
81
Appearance
74
Cushioning
66
Confidence

Confidence

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Confidence

33 Very low

33

Based on

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  2. Our ratings
  3. External ratings

Prefer this shoe over another

67% 2/3

Where to buy

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 23.


Pros

  • Both reviewers so far rate value 5 out of 5.

Cons

  • One of two reviewers so far wishes the toe box were bigger.

Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale

Each dot is one rated shoe for sale, placed by its rating and by how much evidence sits behind it. Shoes toward the top right are both well rated and well established.

Confidence
50 60 70 80 90 100 25 50 75 100

Better Shoes Rating

Bare-X 180 rates 72. This shoe has very low confidence. See how we rate shoes.

Runner Ratings

2 ratings
5/5 1
4/5 1
3/5 0
2/5 0
1/5 0

Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Release
2015

Runner reviews

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5/5

Overall

love it!!

Anonymous runner · Apr 4, 2015

80 mpw came from the Nike Air Max

Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

4/5

Overall

Wish it had a bigger toe box

Anonymous runner · Mar 22, 2015

30 mpw

Comfort
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
5/5

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Shoe properties
Type
Trail shoe
Trail shoe
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
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9.7 oz Lightest
9.9 oz
Stack
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40/35mm
Drop
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8mm
4mm
Release
2015
2026 Q2 Newest
2022 Q3
MSRP
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$155
$165
Best price
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$93 Lowest price
$95
Ratings
Overall
72 Decent
92 Very good
99 Exceptional Best overall
Comfort
81 Good
79 Decent
99 Exceptional Best comfort
Cushioning
66 Below average
77 Decent
99 Exceptional Best cushioning
Durability
83 Good
85 Good
97 Exceptional Best durability
Appearance
74 Decent
95 Excellent Best appearance
75 Decent
Value
85 Good Best value rating
84 Good
77 Decent
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