The X-Talon is a neutral lightweight and low drop mud and trail running shoe family by Inov-8.
The X-Talon 230 uses rock plate reinforced sole design, and came out in 2017. 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 255.
Based on our monitoring of prices across the internet, it's currently in the cheapest 10% of running shoes today.
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released | ReleasedNov 2017 | May 2019 | Jun 2019 | Feb 2020 | ||
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productAthletes | Pro athlete users | |||||
Weight | Weight230 g | M: 247 g W: 207 g | M: 179 g W: 150 g | M: 241 g W: 213 g | 289 g | 11 g |
Forefoot | Forefoot7 mm | 19 mm | 12 mm | 18 mm | 23 mm | 23 mm |
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop6 mm | 4 mm | 6 mm | 4 mm | 8 mm | |
Heel | Heel13 mm | 19 mm | 16 mm | 24 mm | 27 mm | 31 mm |
Terrain | TerrainTrail | Trail | Trail | Trail | MudSnow/iceTrail | MudSnow/iceTrail |
Brand | BrandInov-8 | Altra | La Sportiva | Merrell | Saucony | Salomon |
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeLightweight | LightweightLow dropZero drop | LightweightLow drop | Lightweight | Low drop | For big guysFor heavy runnersLightweightMaximalist |
Rock plate | Rock plate | |||||
Breathable | Breathable | |||||
Techs | Techs | Vibram | BOA | Gore-Tex | ||
Waterproofings | Waterproofings | Waterproof | ||||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental CharacteristicsVegan Ⓥ | Sustainable | ||||
Common characteristicsNeutralNeutral pronationFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeHigh arch |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1623) |
Terrain | Trail (+446) |
Brand | Inov-8 (+35) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1277) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1302) |
Strike Type | Fore/Midfoot strike (+822)Heel strike (+943) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1269) |
Shoe Type | Lightweight (+352) |
Features | Rock plate (+103) |
Environmental Characteristics | Vegan Ⓥ (+207) |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Model | 230 | |
Released | Nov 2017 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | 230 g | |
Heel to toe drop | 6 mm | |
Heel | 13 mm | |
Forefoot | 7 mm |