The X-Talon 212 is a neutral lightweight trail running shoe family from Inov-8.
The X-Talon 212 v2 is a model designed specifically for muddy conditions. It's the latest model in the family, has a breathable construction design, and was released in 2020. As a neutral support shoe, it's suitable for runners with neutral pronation.
According to our analysis of prices across the internet, at current rates it's just above the median price of running shoes.
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Weight | Weight213 g | 11 g | M: 204 g W: 170 g | 289 g | ||
Forefoot | Forefoot7 mm | 23 mm | M: 18 mm W: 16 mm | 23 mm | ||
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop6 mm | 8 mm | 3 mm | 4 mm | ||
Heel | Heel13 mm | 31 mm | M: 21 mm W: 19 mm | 27 mm | ||
Terrain | TerrainMudTrail | MudSnow/iceTrail | MudTrail | MudSnow/iceTrail | MudSnow/iceTrail | MudTrail |
Brand | BrandInov-8 | Salomon | Hoka | Saucony | Salomon | Salomon |
Support Type | Support TypeNeutral | Neutral | Neutral | NeutralStability | ||
Pronation Type | Pronation TypeNeutral pronation | Neutral pronation | Neutral pronation | Neutral pronation | ||
Strike Type | Strike TypeFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strike | Fore/Midfoot strike | ||
Arch Type | Arch TypeHigh arch | High arch | High arch | High arch | ||
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeLightweight | LightweightMaximalist | LightweightLow drop | Low drop | ||
Breathable | Breathable | |||||
Rock plate | Rock plate | |||||
Techs | Techs | Gore-Tex | Gore-Tex | |||
Waterproofings | Waterproofings | Waterproof | Waterproof | |||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental Characteristics | Vegan β | Sustainable |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1860) |
Terrain | Mud (+87)Trail (+493) |
Brand | Inov-8 (+37) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1458) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1435) |
Strike Type | Fore/Midfoot strike (+896)Heel strike (+1101) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1383) |
Shoe Type | Lightweight (+390) |
Fit | Medium toe box (+788) |
Features | Breathable (+958) |
Events | Fell running (+70)Obstacle course racing (+32) |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Model | v2 | |
Released | May 2020 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | 213 g | |
Heel to toe drop | 6 mm | |
Heel | 13 mm | |
Forefoot | 7 mm |