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Inov-8 F-lite 300

All our products are designed to be extremely lightweight, highly breathable, comfortable with excellent durability relative to the weight of the materials. All of our shoes have a naming system where the name is unique to the sole design followed by a number which is the weight of an average UK size 8 shoe.

F-Lite™-grip • Unique 'Fascia-band' sole design • Good stability • Lightweight registered design • Inov-8 sticky rubber sole compound • Excellent hard pack terrain performance • Graded sole depth and cleat sizes • Contoured profile provides sure footed placement • Excellent 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.

300 Inov-8 F-lite 300: Lightweight supportive running shoe ideal for use on hard pack terrain with some road use. Medium profile cushioned midsole provides comfort while the patent pending fascia-band™ aids propulsion efficiency of the running cycle. Ideal for Mountain Running on hard pack trails. Nordic Walking Shoe $89.95 10.5 OZ US Size 9 Meta-flex™ Metcradle™ Met-shank™ High Breathability, No Waterproofing Endurance Rubber Endurance Last Recommended uses: *Mountain Running *Nordic Walking Trail Running Mixed Road & Trail Long Distance Walking Trail Walking Recommended Terrain: Hard Compact Dry Dirt *Hard pack trail *Ideal / Recommended Debris Sock Coolmax patent pending & registered design Anatomically designed single piece gaiter sock designed to prevent dirt and grit from entering the shoe when running. Fast wicking and quick drying Coolmax with padded areas giving extra cushioning and protection. $17.95 Nordic Walking LEKI Nordic Walking Poles   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!

Unisex Inov-8 Running Shoes come in unisex sizing. Order in US Men's sizes Size Chart

Note: the f-lite series runs 1/2 size small

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