Inov8 Arctic Talon 275 Trail Running Shoes
Run fast over any snow, ice and frozen ground with this men's, winter trail running shoe. The ARCTICTALON 275 spikes are aligned for racing speed, while the PROTEC shank delivers underfoot protection.
Inov8 Shoe Fit Scale
For technical footwear, a good fit is essential to enhance your performance. Inov8's new Shoe Fit Scale makes it easier to find the perfect fitting shoe. All Inov8 shoes are designed with Met-Cradle technology to lock down the mid-foot for a stable hold, where they differ is in the toe box. The shoes are now graded from 1 to 5, Grade 1 representing their closest, most precise fit and Grade 5 representing the widest fitting toe box.
The lower the number on the scale, the narrower the fit, which ensures minimal internal movement of the foot when running fast on technical terrain. Shoes with the higher numbers on the scale will suit athletes with a wider foot and those wanting that extra comfort in the toe box. This wider toe box allows the toes to splay for increased stability when lifting heavy weights. It's also perfect for longer runs and races when toes begin to swell.
Inov8 have graded the Arctic Talon 275 Trail Running Shoes as Grade 2.
Superior Debris Protection Upper
The upper of the shoe allows for longer runs over snow, ice, and winter terrain. The unique on-the-shoe gaiter hooks offer a more secure attachment system, which allows a race ultra gaiter to be secured directly to the shoe and defend against debris.
Sporting a fusion of technical trail technologies unified into one sleek, aggressive upper the Artic Talon 275 epitomises what an off-road shoe should be. The new generation upper has undergone design tweaks to provide improved responsiveness and flexibility for greater comfort and now features a gusseted tongue to lock out the trail debris that invariably tries to penetrate through to the interior of the shoe.
EVA Compressed Midsole
Utilising a blend of industry standard compressed EVA foam the Arctic Talon 275 delivers reliable underfoot shock attenuation for greater comfort over the miles. Integrated within the midsole construction the Arctic Talon 275 features Inov-8's PROTEC-Shank - 4-finger polymer PROTEC-Shank that provides the same great flexibility as the Meta-Shank, but is specifically designed to protect the foot from the impact of the metal dobs in the outsole.
Tungsten Carbide Spike Outsole
The 7mm lug depth provides phenomenal grip and achieves this by using more tungsten carbide spikes than ever before. The spikes are carefully positioned to ensure grip throughout the gait cycle and reduce the risk of slipping and falling.
The Arctic Talon 275 utilises a myriad of design innovation, the product of the amalgamation of dual compounds working in concert to deliver an outsole that performs on the widest range of trails imaginable. The outsole is comprised of a harder sticky rubber and a softer sticky rubber. The harder compound is present in the high-wear areas of the outsole, where durability is key to the performance of the shoe as time inevitably presses on. The softer compound is integrated everywhere else to ensure optimal traction across an array of surfaces.
Forming the trail biting traction the Arctic Talon 275 utilises multi-direction lugs of Inov-8' own design. Providing optimal traction when climbing, descending and contouring.