Inov-8

F-Lite 252

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Trail · Neutral

Shoe details

Release
2016

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Above average (82/100)

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Overall

Above average (82/100)

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Above average (82/100)

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Ranks above 65% of shoes

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Value

Above average (87/100)

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Above average (87/100)

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Ranks above 77% of shoes

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Comfort

Above average (86/100)

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Above average (86/100)

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Ranks above 73% of shoes

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Appearance

Above average (86/100)

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Above average (86/100)

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Ranks above 68% of shoes

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Durability

Good (76/100)

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Good (76/100)

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Ranks above 47% of shoes

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Cushioning

Good (71/100)

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Good (71/100)

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Ranks above 26% of shoes

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Shoe properties
Type
Trail
Trail
Trail
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.6 oz M
Stack
37/32mm
Drop
5mm
Release
2016
2016
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$155
Best price
$108.97
Ratings
Overall
Above average (65%)
Average (43%)
Excellent (97%) Best overall
Comfort
Good (73%)
Average (52%)
Excellent (92%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Below average (26%)
Below average (28%)
Exceptional (98%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (47%)
Below average (32%)
Very good (89%) Best durability
Appearance
Above average (69%)
Average (56%)
Good (71%) Best appearance
Value
Good (77%)
Average (60%)
Very good (85%) Best value
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Reader review

College Guy · May 9, 2015

5/5

Overall

Best shoe I've ever run in!
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5