Inov-8 Trailroc 255 Trail Running Shoe

Love these Inov-8 trailrocs! Out of the box, these fit like they were custom made for me. This is my second pair of the same shoe. The first ones I wore out from so many miles.I'm a Spartan racer, and I have worn these for my last 5 races. They are so light that I can barely feel them on my feet, while at the same time being sturdy enough to handle rugged terrain. They grip well on wet or muddy surfaces. When going through water, they release the water easily so I do not feel bogged down. Going through mud is another story, of course its going to retain some dirt if you submerge them, but you could get the mud seals if you needed them. The laces tie tight and don't slip.I also own a pair of trailroc 245's which are a lighter duty sole. I use these for training or for less rugged runs. I've found they don't grip quite as well on slippery surfaces and you can feel the terrain a lot more in them compared to the 255's. Depends on what kind of run you're doing which will influence your shoe choice.I had some Soloman's which were a lot heavier than the trailrocs and did not release water. I use those for hiking, mountain trails, and for runs where there will not be much water.The Trailroc 255 is my shoe for trail running. Will keep buying them when the current ones wear out.

Like most overuse injuries I have recently suffered from one late in my taper for the JFK 50 miler (Nov 21st), so I decided to get a shoe with some cushion and drop.For two weeks every run, even low effort runs was bothering the injured foot. After a couple days of walking and dog runs I got my confidence up and took it on a run at the closest mountain.After my overuse issues at recent marathon I had no expectations for the rocky firebreak road up the 850 foot mountain near my house. My climbs were typical if not a little strong, but on the decent a was flying. The rockplate, cushion and grip made that rough road decent the fastest I ever had and I PR'd my six mile two summit effort by 4.15 minutes. The decent is usually pretty nerve racking, and only a matter of time before I hit a rock the wrong way so I am tentative and reserved. I have run up there with the best shoes on the market, NB MT110s, INOV8 Trailroc 235s, and Brooks Cascadia's and these were the best shoes for most trail running situations.Don't get me wrong these don't match the grip of the MT 110s and if I was doing something more steep, technical and shorter then I am wearing the NBs. I prefer zero drop but there are times when you just need cushion. That time is usually late in a race when you will need the great toe box as well.An an odd note for INOV8 shoe's this was the first pair I didn't feel confident running in right out of the box. I had to wear them in a couple of days. Its not something that effects my review because I expect to do that with most shoes but I have never had to with INOV8 before. It only took about two days of walking in them though.

I prefer minimalist shoes like the VFFs, but some terrain is just too rough (ever run on a dry coral bed?). These off great protection, great traction, and still manage to be very light and very flexible. They also look good in red/black/grey. Looks aren't super important to me, but it is nice that they look nice.The thing that bothers me is that the tongue on my left shoe refuses to sit straight, it always wanders down into the side a bit. It doesn't bother me, just weird.The fit was perfect. I wear an 11 regular, and these fit just like they should.I will definitely be purchasing this brand again in the future.

i purchased this pair of Inov-8 Trailroc 255 Trail Running Shoes specifically for obstacle course racing and after going through one race, there is no going back. these shoes were absolute lifesavers going up and down hills, and great on trail runs. i honestly can't think of any issues specific to the shoes themselves. whatever problems i experienced were related specifically to the race conditions (ie. sand/silt getting into the shoe through the mesh after wading through puddles/lakes, hitting the top of the toe box only because of soaked running socks and running downhill). i expect these to be solid on trail runs and will even use them for lighter hiking shoes.

First, let me just say how much I love Amazon. I am a Prime member. It is nice to have things at your door within 2 days of ordering. I purchased these shoes for Crossfit and trail running. I had the Inov-8 F-195. These were great shoes, but the rope climbs in Crossfit destroyed them. These have a tougher sole and should be able to withstand the rope climbs. I did my first run today, wearing the Trailroc 255. It was an 8 mile run on wet streets. I realize this isn't much of a test, but the shoes were fantastic! They have great traction and are a good cross between barefoot shoes and neutral cushioning. I have been running as a hobby for about 17 years and these may be the most comfortable shoes that I have worn. I wear size 10.5. The Inov-8 F-195 were a bit long, but these fit perfectly.

Love Inov-8. This is a good, but not great shoe. Could be a little more aesthetically pleasing. Great traction, standard Inov-8 fit and comfortable. Have not used for much trail running, but pleased with the performance when I have used them. More wowed by the F-lites as functional fitness shoes than these as trail runners, but I am a fan of Inov-8 period and this shoe is no exception.

I bought them for hiking in rainforest with a light backpack (~20-30 pounds). They are great. No blister even after 11+ miles a day. Very comfortable and light. They dry really quickly even when you wore them.I took one star out because they could have a slightly better grip in the mud. The mud tend to accumulate on the sole and then it tend to be a bit slipery. It is still much better than regular snickers or even some merrell hiking boots!

What a lovely trainer! Shaped to support natural foot movement (like barefoot footwear try to do), it's got great grip and comfort on mud trails, gravel, woodland and rocky. It's an ideal choice for beginners and intermediates with only high-end racers maybe needing to look for the even lighter options. It's most at home on tracks but is ok even on truly off-road affairs. I find it pounds the feet on tarmac over anything more than a few hundred metres so limit the amount of road you include on your offroad running. They don't retain the water you may absorb during the run, the mud falls off well and they dry quickly between runs if treated right. I love Inov8's they truly have mastered off road footwear!

Only been out in them once so far, but they seem pretty grippy. I ordered my usual size and found these to be a bit smaller than other brands, but not so much so that a size up would have been a better fit.

Bought these for an ultra race in the Lakes and have found them to be really comfortable, pretty durable and am pleased with them. Thanks.

Excellent, comfortable, light and supportive. Recommended for those wet and muddy winter runs. Not much more to add! Look no further

All is perfect. I've received my shoes at time. I like this shop and this product. Thanks a lot. Albert