Inov-8 Roclite 305 - Reviews
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13.1.2018
Used these today only for the first time. They are half size bigger and fit very well. Out of the box comfortable and very light. Well made and have good design qualities through out. The wide toe box is very good for balance. The control of the shoe over ground is very stable and near perfect traction and grip over grassy and muddy ground also good over gravel to small stones/mid size stones. The shoe is a little slippy on smooth wet rock like flagstones. I had been told there isn't really a jack of all trades in any shoe but I think this is nearly as good as it gets, for me...for now. Very pleased, would recommend them. ### update ### now ive had these awhile. They are still good.
5.5.2017
I have never been more grateful for a pair of shoes than when I wore these at a Spartan Beast last weekend! After going through several pairs of shoes trying to find the right fitting one (thank goodness for Amazon free returns), I found these and overnighted them so they would arrive the day before my race. I went after a Spartan Beast, 14 miles of ski hill and mud and rock, while wearing these shoes for the first time. No breaking in, no getting used to them, nothing. And they. were. a. dream. Obviously not testing shoes first isn't ideal and wearing something new on race day is dumb, but desperate times called for desperate measures. These shoes weren't the hero I deserved,
6.11.2017
Superb. Bought these for the Tri-State Tough Mudder about a month beforehand and ran a few miles in them to get used to them; they seemed okay. Come the day and these shone. Any obstacle with muddy walls or climbing out from a mud hole, these things gripped like there was no mud at all. Cannot get over how well they gripped - people with regular sneakers were slipping but these just dug in and held; I've run in sneakers on wet grass or mud before and know how treacherous it feels, but the Inov-8's gave 100% confidence. There is an online video of someone running with them in Australia, up and over the mud and I can honestly say that it is just like that.Only thing I can think of is they retain some water,
6.9.2017
I bought these shoes for a Spartan race in September so I cannot give a full review on how they perform but I have trained in them and I love them so far. They are very light on my feet and comfortable. I would suggest to buy a 1/2 size bigger especially if you have wide feet. I'm glad a read the reviews before I ordered my shoes. I wear a 6.5 in men so I ordered a 7 and they fit perfect. A 6.5 would have been too small. I cannot wait to see how they perform at the Spartan race. I will give an update at a later date and change the stars to 5 if they perform well during my race.Update: These shoes performed very well for my Spartan race. They perform very well in the mud and on the trail. Also,
2.11.2016
better than ice bug. I prefer alltra, but the grip in mud is incredible. icebug has a mid section on the sole that is straight up worthless on rope, wood, or any obstacle that requires its use, but the rest of the sole? the best traction of the all. these talons dont retain water until it is inside the shoe. thewater has no way out but to escape the space on the tongue of the shoe and the opening where you put the shoe on. they are very lightweight, toe box is good, but crap easily enters the shoe as well. dirt / sand etc.... from the top. gaiters would be a good buy. again a reason to go with altra.these are very good shoes, but i feel there are better options.
15.5.2017
I wore these to a Spartan Sprint. They held up extremely well. I was able to do wall climbs, rope climb, hike through rough terrain, climb over rocks, hoist, walk through water, completed several miles of walking in them and I did not have blisters. My feet and ankles felt great afterwards. Great shoes. My only complaint is that they retain water after the water sections. Also, I wasn't able to do Olympus (slanted rock climbing). That may have been due to my skills. I've never attempted slanted rock climbing before. I'm only mentioning it as my feet kept going out from under me. They still look like I've never worn them after I put them through the washing machine.
2.12.2017
I purchased these because I signed up for the 2018 Spartan Trifecta. I've done 2 Sprints in running sneakers and found it very difficult. I was sliding everywhere and didn't have any traction. I knew I needed OCR sneaks. I purchased these based on the positive reviews they had. I'm sure glad I purchased them. They fit perfectly! I wore them around my house for about 4 hours to make sure that they would stay comfy and not hurt my feet over time. They were 100% comfortable many hours later. The colors are vibrant. I'm wicked excited to try these bad boys out in the spring of 2018. Aroo!
13.8.2017
They fit perfect and they did not need to be broken in. One thing to note is they are men sizes so make sure you order the right size. There is a sizing translation chart on the Inov website. I wear women's size 8.5 so I ordered men's size 7.I bought these for swim run racing. They are very light when they are wet. Yet, the water does not drain out as expected and they take a very long time to dry. Still better than regular running shoes that get wet.
27.9.2018
The Roclite 305 has become my go-to shoe for walking in the hills. I'm not a runner but I do walk rocky paths and steep slopes with a dog every day in retirement. This is the grippiest most predictable all-terrain shoe I've ever owned. As a former expensive boot wearer this trainer has completely changed my attitude to minimalist lightweight footwear. This my fourth pair and it won't be my last.
21.7.2019
These were my first pair of trail running shoes and I am so happy that I went with these! I was torn between a Solomon shoe and the Roclite 305, but after running on these babies - I definitely made the right choice. Running up hills and down was a breeze! At no point was I ever worried I was going to slip and the guard in the midfoot was super helpful as well. I am a fan!
11.7.2019
I just ran my 1st 15k Trail Run , the Chobert Challenge in Birdsboro PA and purchased these shoes specifically for this race. Thank God I did! I really believe these shoes may have saved my life a dozen times. I had 4 creek crossings with slimy river rocks, mud, and rocks the size of baseballs. The aggressive tread kept my footing.
23.9.2016
Love this shoe! Best obstacle course racing shoe out there. This is my second pair of Inov 8 X-Talon 200s. I've tried Reebok and salomon. The Inov-8s have been the best with traction, water drainage, and comfort. I have used them for Spartan Sprints, Supers and the Beast. Again, the shoe performed great in all three distances.
21.2.2019
Fairly light weight and fits well. Grip is good as expected. Have a little pinching in my left little toe which has over time resulted in bruising under the nail. Most likely my odd sized feet more than a design issue. Would recommend as a cheap old Inov8 shoe
17.3.2017
Probably the most versatile trail shoe I own. Works great in all conditions from hard packed dirt, rock and mud. Great long run or even race shoe. It has become a go to shoe for me in training and OCR. Love Inov8!
8.5.2017
Love it! Ran my Spartan Super in these and they grip well on the muddy and slippery parts of the terrain. Much better than my previous reebok spartan shoes which was a bit too narrow in the front.