Inov8

Trailfly 250

Inov8 Trailfly 250

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Sentiment score60% positive
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Last updated: Jul 16, 2026

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Reddit IconAndy_DT
3 months ago

Trailfly zero unless you have a lot of mud to deal with, in which case get the trailtalon zero. Not quite as comfortable for me as the old G270, but still pretty decent

Reddit Iconexzachtlee
5 months ago

Try out Inov8 shoes. I have great results on wet rocky terrain. I like Trailfly Speed and Zero. They’re foot shaped wide toebox. They also last 2-3x as long. Second choice would be Altra Timp.

4 months ago

They’re all the same shape, and the models (i.e. Trailfly Zero, Trailfly Speed, Trailfly Max) have different drop and amount of cushion. However, as far as aggressive sole, choose which line of Inov8 shoes based on the tread/terrain you plan to encounter: Roadfly = 0-2mm tread; Trailfly = 4mm tread; Trailtalon = 6mm tread; Mudtalon = 8mm tread

Reddit IconDeskEnvironmental
8 months ago

I just bought their trail running shoes, zero drop, and they’re way too flimsy for the technical trails I run. I can use them for walking the dog.

Reddit Iconfattyfoggon
about 1 month ago

I rather naively got some inov8 zero drop trail shoes first time using them was to hike the GR11 in the Prynees in Spain but fortunately I had no issues at all hiking in them. However, first couple of runs in them after I got back home my calves were knackered, probably took 2 or 3 weeks to get used to them for running

Reddit Iconoeroeoeroe
11 months ago

I don't know about Nordas myself, but about Inov-8. They quite recently brought back a zero-drop model, and they have wides available. I also get heel slippage with Altra 9+ wides, Trailfly zero has nice and snug heel. Trailfly Zero is basically same width in the toebox area, but shaped differently. Altras rub my big toe, Inov-8 squishes my little toe. For the same shoe size Altra is a bit longer and more voluminous, it could be half-a-size difference.

Reddit IconVickyHikesOn
3 months ago

What is the issue with inov-8 quality? I’ve been trail running and hiking in them for many years and they are the ones with the best traction and durability. I have not tried any high options since I don’t think it’s necessary. I love most of their zero drop models.

3 months ago

It's a very personal journey to find the right trail runner (and I wouldn't hike in anything else, plus I never had ankle issues etc). My favorites are Topo and Altra for hiking only but I tend to use trail runners for trail running and hiking outside of thru hikes. Inov-8 are my favorites for running plus hiking. But others swear by Hoka or Salomon, both of which don't work for me (too high; too arched). So if you can, try a few different brands and see what feels right from the get-go!

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2
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4
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