The bonus is that I won’t need to for a while yet because these are super durable too.

Impossible demands, right?

With three months and around 350km under my belt wearing these shoes, I can see why.

Inov-8 Trailfly G270 V2 trail running shoes worn, on grass

That said, they won’t be for everyone.

Most shoes have some form of drop, typically around 5-8mm.

However, zero drop isn’t ideal for all foot types, such as flat feet.

Inov-8 Trailfly G270 V2 trail running shoes worn, on grass

Ultimately, it’s best to do your research on what is best for your feet.

The other point is that the cushioning is firmer than most.

With that firmness comes a decent spring.

Inov-8 Unisex Athletic…

As you accelerate you get decent encouragement, which is impressive for such a grippy trail shoe.

Not a biggie, but if you’re like me you might need to stop and re-tie.

That’s all the bad stuff out of the way.

Prime

I should re-emphasize that these are my favorite trail-focused shoes, for the money.

That’s fantastic value for such a well-made, high performing and durable shoe.

First reviewed: December 2024

Inov8 Women’s TrailFly G 270…

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Inov-8 Trailfly G270 V2 trail running shoes worn, on grass