Inov-8 X-Talon 212

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    Overview

    The X-Talon 212 is a neutral lightweight trail running shoe family from Inov-8. This is the original product in the family.

    It went on sale in 2014. Its support type is designated as neutral, meaning that it's designed for runners with neutral pronation. The latest model in the family is the Inov-8 X-Talon 212 v2.

    Based on our monitoring of prices across the internet, it's currently just above the median price of running shoes today.

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    Weight
    Weight
    213 g
    M: 181 g
    W: 142 g
    M: 241 g
    W: 190 g
    M: 221 g
    W: 176 g
    215 g
    235 g
    Forefoot
    Forefoot
    12 mm
    5 mm
    17 mm
    8 mm
    16 mm
    7 mm
    Heel to toe drop
    Heel to toe drop
    6 mm
    4 mm
    4 mm
    Heel
    Heel
    18 mm
    5 mm
    17 mm
    8 mm
    20 mm
    11 mm
    Brand
    Brand
    Inov-8    		VibramMerrellVibramSalomonInov-8
    Shoe Type
    Shoe Type
    Lightweight    		BarefootLightweightLow dropMinimalistZero dropLightweightLow dropZero dropLightweightLow dropZero dropLightweightLow dropLightweightLow drop
    Techs
    Techs
    		Vibram
    		Vibram
    Waterproofings
    Waterproofings
    		Water repellent
    Environmental Characteristics
    Environmental Characteristics
    		Vegan Ⓥ
    		Vegan Ⓥ
    Common characteristics
    TrailNeutralNeutral pronationFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeHigh arch
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      Inov-8 X-Talon 212 characteristics and specifications

      Characteristics
      SportsRunning (+2152)
      TerrainTrail (+552)
      BrandInov-8 (+38)
      Support TypeNeutral (+1691)
      Pronation TypeNeutral pronation (+1665)
      Strike TypeFore/Midfoot strike (+1190)Heel strike (+1167)
      Arch TypeHigh arch (+1612)
      Shoe TypeLightweight (+435)
      EventsFell running (+59)Obstacle course racing (+168)
      ColorwaysBlack / Grey, Black / Grey / Turquoise, Black / Yellow, Blue / Orange, Blue Light Blue
      Specificationsvs Average
      Released
      Aug 2014
      Measurements
      Weight
      213 g
      Heel to toe drop
      6 mm
      Heel
      18 mm
      Forefoot
      12 mm

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