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Inov-8 X-Talon 212 (P)

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The Inov-8 X-Talon 212 (P)’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 1 runner review so far, with brand history also informing the score.

Current estimate: Decent

75
Overall
75
Durability
85
Comfort
83
Value
81
Appearance
77
Cushioning
65
Confidence

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

5 Very low

5

Based on

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  2. Our ratings
  3. External ratings

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.


Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale

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Confidence
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Better Shoes Rating

X-Talon 212 (P) rates 75. This shoe has very low confidence. See how we rate shoes.

Runner Ratings

1 rating
5/5 1
4/5 0
3/5 0
2/5 0
1/5 0

Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Release
2019 Q3
MSRP
$100

Runner reviews

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The best orienteering shoe I have used

5/5

Overall

I have used Inov-8 shoes for nearly 10 years now, with various X-Talon models the best for orienteering. 

Terje Mathisen · Aug 13, 2023

15 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Icebug Spirit5 OLX

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
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9.9 oz
8.0 oz Lightest
Stack
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40/35mm
38/33mm
Drop
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4mm
5mm
Release
2019 Q3
2022 Q3
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$100
$165
$145
Best price
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$95 Lowest price
$170
Ratings
Overall
75 Decent
99 Exceptional Best overall
98 Exceptional
Comfort
83 Good
99 Exceptional
99 Exceptional
Cushioning
65 Below average
99 Exceptional Best cushioning
98 Exceptional
Durability
85 Good
97 Exceptional Best durability
87 Good
Appearance
77 Decent
75 Decent
86 Good Best appearance
Value
81 Good
77 Decent
83 Good Best value rating
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