• Members
  • Blog
    • News
    • Daily SGPT Content
    • YOUTUBE
    • Event Hub
      • SOF Prep Academy
  • Interviews
  • Reviews
    • Gear Reviews
    • Supplements
  • Military
    • GoRuck
  • Gear
  • Fitness
    • Training Tips
    • workout
    • Sports
    • SEALFIT
    • Mental Training
  • Store
    • Books
    • Military Gear
    • Discounts
  • ABOUT
  • Home
  • Online Training
    • 180 Day Program
    • 90 Day Strength
    • 30 Day Bodyweight
    • FreakFrogMan BUD/s Prep
  • SOF Prep Academy
  • Members
    • Coaching
  • Online Store
    • Audio Downloads
    • Books
You are here: Home / Crossfit Training / Inov8 CrossFit Shoe Review

Inov8 CrossFit Shoe Review

September 9, 2013 by Brad 4 Comments

Originally intended to be used as a mountain racing flat, Inov8’s are easily one of the most visible performance shoes for CrossFit.
The F-Lite 195’s and 230’s made their name by providing a sturdy, flexible, supportive, flat-soled shoe that can withstand most every demand that you’d encounter in CrossFit, all while weighing 230g or a infinitesimal 195g. The 230’s sport a “2 Arrow Shock Zone” heel and the 195’s boast a shorter “1 Arrow” heel. The heel-to-toe differential for the options is a 6mm on the 230’s or a 3mm between the heel height and the toe height of the shoe. A minimal differential maximizes stability for many of the core lifts, the POSE method, bodyweight movements: pull-ups, box jumps, burpees, or any drill that requires versatility.

The 195/230’s were manufactured to maximize an athlete’s overall speed, power, and responsiveness, whether forward, vertically, or laterally. The Inov-8 195/230’s have all grounds covered.

Check out Inov8’s minimalist shoe @ Rogue Fitness.com

Inov8 Bare-X 200 Review by treds
good looking shoe, comfortable, good for the all around crossfit shoe, only downside is that pearly white exterior that doesnt look so pearly after a day at the gym! But Inov8 also has other colors. I really like the Inov-8 Men’s Bare-Grip 200 Running Shoe


Check out Inov8’s minimalist shoe @ Rogue Fitness.com

Inov8 Bare XF 210 review by Scrubs
Quality 5 out of 5 stars
Great shoe. I have been crossfitting in the inov-8 230s and 195s. The bare XFs are even better. The zero drop sole is great for o-lifting and the shoe is comfortable. I dont know if i would go for a long run in it, but intervals are great. Would definitely recommend the Inov8 XF 210 for all cross fitters.


Check out the Inov-8 F-Lite 230 Racing Flat @ Amazon.com

Inov8 Bare XF 210 review by Tim:
by rob
super minimal
Quality 5 stars out of 5
These run a bit narrow compared to other inov-8s. I just loosened them up and they were fine. These are basically like wearing a shoe version of VFFs. They are super minimal and stiff soled, while maintaining a flexible forefoot. That being said, box jumps can hurt if you’re going for speed and using a quick rebound. Large sets of DU’s might also tax your shins. The Inov8 210’s feel 100% bomber for deadlifts, jerks, and anything else where you wish you were barefoot. 4 stars because they aren’t, in my opinion, as well rounded for crossfit as other inov-8s given how minimal they are. I’d rather use my x-road233s for something with box jumps and/or double unders, and spare my joints the impact stress with a slightly more substantial sole.

Questions from athletes in our gym and readers online.

Question: Which inov8 is best for crossfit? The inov8 195 is probably the most popular Inov8 shoe that you will see at the CrossFit boxes.

Question: Do Inov8’s run true to size? Some athletes say they run small and some say a little big. It all depends on your foot shape. The pair I bought were perfect and I have a wide foot.

Related Articles:
Inov8 195 vs Reebok nano speed
Inov8 f-lite 195 vs bare-xf 210
Rich Froning uses Reebook Nano 2.0 CrossFit Shoes
Austin Malleolo CrossFit Reebok
Voodoo Floss Bands Review
Adidas Powerlift Trainer Weightlifting Shoe Review
Reebok CrossFit Lifter Plus Review
Rogue Fitness CrossFit T Shirts
Strong People are Harder to Kill T Shirts
Elevation Training Mask Reviews
Reebok CrossFit Nano 3.0 reviews

Rogue Fitness Inov8 CrossFit Shoe Review

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • Google Plus
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Email
  • RSS Feed
Seal Fit Stack
The Top 10 Navy SEAL Workouts Book

Get The Top 10 Navy SEAL Specific
Workouts FREE From Former
Navy SEAL Brad McLeod

SGPT Upcoming Events



Freak Frog Training, Montana

Google+

Personal Online Coaching

Work 1-on-1
with SEAL Grinder's Brad McLeod
To Achieve Your Goals

pic of brad

Personal fitness training from Brad McLeod, Navy Seal and CrossFit Level 1 instructor. Delivered online, directly to you.

"I recommend Brad to anyone that seriously wants to go to BUDs or anything else in life... try these workouts. Hooyah!" - Chris H.

learn more button
SGPT
Grinder Strength Pull Ups
Fight To Win Phone
Supplement
Rise Up!

SGPT T-shirts + Hoodies

SGPT Tshirts On Sale $19.99
Go To Top
SEALgrinderPT, LLC. © Copyright 2009 - 2019 . All rights reserved. Phone: 404-906-0726 | 275 Stone Mill Trail, Sandy Springs GA 30328. [email protected] | Privacy Policy