I tried the trailfly max and I sold them because I couldn't get a lock on my feet. The heel cup felt sloppy. I also didn't like the stack but it was the sloppy feel of the fit that made it worse.
Inov8 trailfly max are wide and cushioned. They're more a summer trail shoe. The new trail talon max would be the more aggressive lugged alternative if you were to run in mud
If you like inov8 you probably won't get on with Salomon, they are super narrow. The xodus ultra is a good shoe though.
Maybe you could try topo vista if you won't need too much grip. They are foot shaped like inov8 and nicely cushioned. To me they support my foot better than the trailfly max, which gives no stability
I wore hoka challengers v7 for 3 of my non technical 100’s last year. One I didn’t I wore a combo of roadfly max and trail fly max and my extensor tendons really suffered for a long time after.
hello, i am looking for some shoe recommendations for a 100 mile race that is not particularly technical
i want good cushioning for the long distance, but i much prefer a firmer feel underfoot as i feel this helps with speed (might be placebo but still important)
i tried some shoes today and have given some feedback below, but appreciate there are many more options out there so i’d like some recommendations
asics trabuco max 4 - felt too soft underfoot (springy/bouncy)
salomon ultra glide 4 - again too soft underfoot
altra olympus 6 - loved the firm feel but no experience with zero drop
inov8 trail fly max - again loved the firm feel
Yeh xtalon long lugs, mud and rain + gaitors is a must for me with my lab running through hilly woods. I only wear them for that occasion and lasting me years. I wanted to get trailfly max when I saw I pic of them, went to the shop to try them and the shallow heel cup was the reason I'm looking elsewhere, different brands.
Just for statistics: I still really like them. After the updates to all the product lines they fit my feet even better. Luck of the draw I guess.
First used the Trailtalon 235 in 2019 followed by two pairs of the Trailfly G270 V1 and a Trailfly G300Max. So I never wore the fell running models of the glory days everyone seems to miss so much.
Now using Mudtalon Speed, Trailfly Speed and Max Models. They fit loose in the heel which you can counter with adjusted lacing. All of them are extremely durable with good grip. I also like the wider toe box.
The look is quite dated and uninspiring though.
To me they are still making solid shoes if you like a wider toebox. I get why fell runners who look for a very precise fit are upset about this, but I like to run long distances on a variety of trails without getting my toes crammed in a baguette shaped shoe.
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
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
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