Inov-8

X-Talon 212

X-Talon 212
Trail · Neutral

Shoe details

Weight
10.6 oz
Release
2017 Q1
MSRP
$120
Drop Height
5mm

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Excellent (90/100)

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Overall

Excellent (90/100)

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Excellent (90/100)

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Ranks above 86% of shoes

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Durability

Excellent (91/100)

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Excellent (91/100)

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Comfort

Above average (86/100)

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Above average (86/100)

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Value

Above average (86/100)

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Above average (86/100)

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Ranks above 74% of shoes

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Appearance

Good (80/100)

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Good (80/100)

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Cushioning

Below average (64/100)

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Below average (64/100)

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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
37/32mm
Drop
5mm
5mm
Release
2017 Q1
2020 Q1
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$120 Lower MSRP
$155
Best price
$108.97
Ratings
Overall
Very good (86%)
Excellent (97%) Best overall
Comfort
Good (74%)
Excellent (92%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (14%)
Exceptional (98%) Best cushioning
Durability
Very good (85%)
Very good (89%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (56%)
Good (71%) Best appearance
Value
Good (74%)
Very good (85%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Reader review

Anonymous runner · Apr 13, 2015

5/5

Overall

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