Inov-8 Road-X 233

Name: Inov-8 Road-X 233
Brand: Inov-8

Trail shoe · Neutral · Trail · 8.8 oz (men's) · 18/12mm stack · 6mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Inov-8 Road-X 138 replaced it

How it ranks

The Inov-8 Road-X 233’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 4 runner reviews so far, with brand history also informing the score.

Good

Overall

Good 86

Comfort

Very good 90

Durability

Good 89

Value

Good 83

Appearance

Decent 74

Cushioning

Below average 68

Confidence

How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.

Confidence

45 Low

Low 45

Based on

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Brand rating
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External ratings

What runners say

“They are exceptionally light with a roomy toe box.”

5/5 Full review

“Lack of cushioning over ultra distances contributes to leg fatigue.”

5/5 Full review

“Worn for 3+ years.”

5/5 Full review 55 mpw came from the Mizuno Wave Inspire 9

Prefer this shoe over another

75% 3/4

Where to buy

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.

Pros

Two reviewers report three or more years of use with no problems.
One reviewer calls it exceptionally light at 8.8 oz with a roomy toe box.
All four reviewers so far rate it 5 out of 5 overall and for comfort.

Cons

One reviewer says the lack of cushioning tells over ultra distances.

Road-X 233 rates 86. This shoe has low confidence. See how we rate shoes.

Runner Ratings

4 ratings

5/5 4

4/5 0

3/5 0

2/5 0

1/5 0

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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight: 8.8 oz (men's)
Release: 2011
Stack: 18/12mm
Drop: 6mm

Runner reviews

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5/5

Overall

I thoroughly enjoyed running in the 233s. They are exceptionally light with a roomy toe box. Would highly recommend this shoe although the lack of cushioning over ultra distances would appear to contribute to leg fatigue.

Anonymous runner · Jun 22, 2015

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

5/5

Overall

Excellent but being discontinued

CPGrun · Apr 7, 2015

55 mpw

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

5/5

Overall

I have worn this shoe for 3+ years now and couldn't recommend it highly enough. Sadly Inov8 appear to be ending their road running line so I'm going to have to change shoe once mine wear out.

CPGrun · Mar 22, 2015

55 mpw came from the Mizuno Wave Inspire 9

Comfort: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 5/5

5/5

Overall

Excellent, not had one problem but sadly being discontinued after 3 years use.

CPGrun · Mar 22, 2015

55 mpw came from the Mizuno Wave Creation 14

Comfort: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 4/5

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Compared to other shoes

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Road-X 233

Road-X 138

ACG Pegasus Trail

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Shoe properties

Type

Trail shoe

Pronation

Neutral

Weight

8.8 oz (men's) Lightest

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9.7 oz

Stack

18/12mm

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Drop

6mm

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8mm

Release

2011

2025

2026 Q2 Newest

MSRP

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$155

Best price

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$93

Ratings

Overall

86 Good

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92 Very good Best overall

Comfort

90 Very good Best comfort

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79 Decent

Cushioning

68 Below average

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77 Decent Best cushioning

Durability

89 Good Best durability

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85 Good

Appearance

74 Decent

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95 Excellent Best appearance

Value

83 Good

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84 Good Best value rating

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