Inov8 Trailtalon Zero Men's Trail Running Shoes

Fly over soft trails with the Trailtalon Zero, Inov8's zero-drop speedster built for racing and faster-paced training runs. Feel fast, light and natural with an equal amount of cushioning at the heel and forefoot, working with your foot to allow a gait cycle that's closer to what nature intended.

Air Mesh Upper

Utilising an Air Mesh upper, the Trailtalon Zero wraps your feet in breathable comfort. Perforations in the fabric provide constant airflow, allowing warm air to escape while cool air enters, creating the perfect microclimate for your feet. The Air Mesh is also quick-draining, allowing water to exit the shoe as quickly as it entered, so feet dry quicker, allowing you to focus on the trail ahead. The anatomical fit ensures your toes can splay and feel the ground, while still giving you that secure feel needed when running fast. Adding structure to the shoe, Inov8 has included overlays on the toes, midfoot and heel to add structure whilst protecting you from uneven terrain and rocks. Completing the upper is a traditional lacing system which locks the midfoot for a secure fit.

A new shape, featuring in all-new Inov8 footwear, has been designed to hug the natural contours of your foot, locking in at the heel and widening at the toes. This new design brings more comfort, greater confidence and unhindered performance. Incorporated within this new shape are two fits: Standard Fit for a closer feel and nimbleness over tricky terrain, and Wide for a relaxed feel and extra comfort over longer distances.

FLYSPEED PRO Midsole

The shoe's midsole has been created with Inov8's supercritical (nitrogen-infused) FLYSPEED Pro foam. This hardwearing foam provides a great cushioning, ground-feel and stability over uneven terrain. Ideal for when you need sustained comfort and support when ticking off big miles. This nitrogen-infused foam is light and springy, increasing energy return and responsiveness, propelling you into your next step, so you can run further, faster. Not only will this help increase speed, but it will also absorb shocks and negative impact forces as you strike hard, unforgiving surfaces. This reduces stress on the joints and the risk of injury. Completing the midsole is a BOOMERANG footbed, featuring hundreds of expanded TPU beads that compress and spring back for 40% energy return, which allows you to push further for longer. Completing the midsole is a flexible META-PLATE rock plate to protect against rocks and tree roots underfoot.

Graphene Grip Outsole

Finishing the shoe is a unique outsole, inspired by the hoof pattern of the mountain goat. The Trailtalon Zero uses Inov8's Graphene-Grip rubber to ensure ultimate control and traction on the trails. The outsole forms a strong grip on various terrains, guaranteeing complete underfoot traction. Naturally tough, the outsole will maintain its shape and definition over long periods. 6mm multidirectional lugs have been meticulously shaped and positioned to improve propulsion at the front and braking at the rear. Measured spacing between the lugs prevents debris from sticking to the outsole, cuts through loose trails and remains super-durable, but also gives great grip in wet conditions.