Inov-8 X-Talon 255

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    Overview

    The X-Talon is a neutral low drop trail running shoe family by Inov-8.

    The X-Talon 255 is a model with a design that's been optimised for muddy terrain. It's the newest model from the family, and went on sale in 2020. Its support type is designated as neutral, meaning that it's designed for runners with neutral pronation.

    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
    255 g
    M: 204 g
    W: 170 g
    11 g
    Forefoot
    Forefoot
    19 mm
    M: 18 mm
    W: 16 mm
    23 mm
    Heel to toe drop
    Heel to toe drop
    3 mm
    3 mm
    8 mm
    Heel
    Heel
    22 mm
    M: 21 mm
    W: 19 mm
    31 mm
    Terrain
    Terrain
    MudTrail    		MudTrailMudSnow/iceTrailMudSnow/iceTrailMudTrailMudSnow/iceTrail
    Brand
    Brand
    Inov-8    		HokaSalomonSalomonSalomonScarpa
    Support Type
    Support Type
    Neutral    		NeutralNeutral
    		Stability
    Pronation Type
    Pronation Type
    Neutral pronation    		Neutral pronationNeutral pronation
    Strike Type
    Strike Type
    Fore/Midfoot strike    		Fore/Midfoot strikeFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike
    Arch Type
    Arch Type
    High arch    		High archHigh arch
    Shoe Type
    Shoe Type
    Low drop    		LightweightLow dropMaximalist
    Breathable
    Breathable
    Techs
    Techs
    		Gore-Tex
    		Gore-Tex
    Waterproofings
    Waterproofings
    		Waterproof
    		Waterproof
    Environmental Characteristics
    Environmental Characteristics
    		Vegan Ⓥ
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    Inov-8 X-Talon 255 characteristics and specifications

    Characteristics
    SportsRunning (+2168)
    TerrainMud (+100)Trail (+552)
    BrandInov-8 (+38)
    Support TypeNeutral (+1705)
    Pronation TypeNeutral pronation (+1678)
    Strike TypeFore/Midfoot strike (+1198)
    Arch TypeHigh arch (+1625)
    Shoe TypeLow drop (+299)
    FitMedium toe box (+920)
    MaterialsMesh (+1040)
    EventsFell running (+59)Obstacle course racing (+168)
    ColorwaysBlue / Green, Red / Blue
    Specificationsvs Average
    Model
    255
    Released
    Feb 2020
    Measurements
    Weight
    255 g
    Heel to toe drop
    3 mm
    Heel
    22 mm
    Forefoot
    19 mm

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