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Inov-8
F-lite 300
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If you haven't tried Inov-8 shoes yet, the F-Lite 300 is the perfect
introductory shoe to their more radical lightweight models. The smooth and fast
F-Lite outsole works best on hard compact trails, and the midsole provides more
support that other minimalist Inov-8 styles.
Apart from its overall fast, agile feel, testers liked the scalloped tongue
design for allowing comfortable ankle range of motion.
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F-Lite™-grip
The ‘Fascia-band™’ patent pending, When the
design team at inov-8™ wanted to increase the structural stability of
the arch area and the propulsive efficiency of our shoes, we looked to
the human foot for inspiration. The foot’s plantar fascia ligament
structure acts like a large strong bow string, creating tension along
its length from the front of the heel to the ball of the foot in order
to maintain the structure of the arch and help convert the foot to a
rigid propulsive lever.
When we take a step, our foot impacts on the ground and the tension along the plantar fascia ligament increases as the heel lifts from the ground. As the toes begin to extend and the heel rises further, tension on the plantar fascia increases until it carries the entire body weight of the runner. This increase in tension along the plantar fascia ligament from the movement of the foot is often referred to the “Windlass effect”. The “fascia band” is a feature of the outsole of inov-8 footwear (Roclite & f-lite outsoles), designed to utilize the “windlass effect” in achieving a high level of structural integrity to the arch of the foot during the propulsive phase of the running step cycle. The inov-8 fascia band replicates the anatomical position of the plantar fascia ligament and duplicates the function of the human foot’s ability to utilize the “windlass effect”. The inov-8 fascia band also replicates the benefits of the windlass effect of the human plantar fascia structure. Originating at the front of the heel’s outsole the inov-8 fascia band extends forward along the outsole and divides, just as the human fascia divides, into five bands that terminate anterior to the metatarsal heads. As body weight moves forward onto the metatarsal heads and the toes begin to extend, tension on the inov-8 fascia band increases. When the heel leaves the ground, the inov-8 fascia band resists elongation of the medial arch and carries the entire body weight of the runner converting the shoe into a rigid propulsive lever. |
10.5 OZ US Size 9 Meta-flex™ Recommended uses: Recommended Terrain: *Ideal / Recommended
This is a great shoe for someone who does roads and trails, or does mostly hard packed, non-technical trails. It is very stable, and the f-lite forefoot offers great protection from stones and roots. Not the greatest in mud, but better in the mud than the mudclaws are on the road! |
Inov 8 specializes in producing super-lightweight Running Shoes for arduous conditions, and the F-Lite 300 is no different. The F-Lite 300 has been developed to provide a high performance, exceptionally comfort shoe for running in hard, mountainous terrain. The synthetic mesh construction is light yet strong for the ideal balance when pounding the trail, providing a good level of resistance to abrasion and tearing. The supportive web lace system helps to keep the foot held firmly, while also ensuring that the F-Lite 300’s low profile design fits exceedingly well. The specially designed outsole delivers excellent mixed terrain performance, with graded sole depth to provide superb grip and good stability. Inov8 has placed a stiffening shank into the midsole to reduce the effects of twisting on the shoe for a more solid feel when running, and their Rocshoc* compound supplies first class shock absorption to help reduce the effects of a racing on weary limbs
Meta-flex ™
torsion shank
• Profiled polymer wishbone™ shape shank stiffener embedded into the midsole
allows torquing effect for precise contouring and foot placement.
• Secure fit gives no slip placements and dabs
Metcradle™
•Secures Met forward and behind
•Angled base of the webbing gives the foot further natural holding on
undulating terrain
•Improved torque by design
Met-shank™
New 5-finger meta-shank aligns with each individual metatarsal for greater
flexibility when contouring while retaining underfoot impact protection
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