Durable, light weight, spot-on sizing (see below)
I waited until I had about a dozen trips with these boots before I wrote a review.First and foremost, a lot of people are having trouble with the sizing. I found that these boots were on par with every Inov-8 shoe that I've owned. I have been purchasing Inov-8 exclusively for workout and running shoes for almost nine years since they easily outlast Nike, Asics, and Hoka. I order the same size year after year and the sizing is identical across the F-lite, Roclite, and Fastlift platforms. The new Roclite Pro G400 sizing is very similar as the running shoes. Of course, this means that you need to take your choice of sock into consideration. Fitting thick wool socks or sock liners into this boot is almost like trying to fit wool socks into your running shoe. I wear light merino socks, so my sizing is true. If you plan on wearing thick socks, size up.These boots are excellent in the wet and muddy PNW. Snow and water crossings are not a problem and the boots do not get heavier from taking on water. The uppers, despite being made out of fabric, are surprisingly abrasion resistant.I will be buying another pair in the future.
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James Lucas
February 12, 2022
Great boot, so comfortable and supportive.
I loved everything about these boots, but they just didn’t fit my feet. The toe box wasn’t wide enough or shaped correctly to accommodate my little toe. While trying them on, right out of the box, they were sturdy, yet super light weight, comfortable and supportive, while super cushioned. The traction seemed to be super sticky. I wish I could have made them work. I had to send them back, so no idea about longevity/toughness.
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Amazon Customer
January 18, 2025
seller does not stand behind its product
I got these boots at the end of August 2024. Perform daily light hikes of a few miles in woods and across some streams. The SOLES are already breaking down. Inov8 and Amazon are great companies but the seller is not standing behind boots that are starting to fall apart four months after wearing
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Kindle Customer
July 11, 2025
Light but not Durable anymore
After three seasons of use, falling apart and holes in boots. This is my second pair. The Gore-Tex is also shot and no longer waterproof. Also do not recommend using with strap-on crampons you will roll your ankles because too soft. Unfortunately warranty only applies if you buy direct from inov-8. Will I get a third pair probably because the boots are lighter than air.
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Most Comfortable and lightest Hiking Boots Ever!
Designed in The UK but Made in China.. Like most Products These days. Not a deal Breaker though.So Far I love them , Very Comfortable and Light Hiking Boots with Durable Graphene Outsole. Nice Deep Grips helps keep you planted. Have not Tested Waterproof Quality, But did Treat The Boots with Extra Waterproofing Spray just to be safe. Would Definitely Recommend these and Will Purchase More Products from this company. Shipped From The UK and Was Surprised on How Fast they Arrived at My Door.
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Great Boot
I purchased the Roclite Pro boots for work. I have tried many different brands in the past. These were the most lightweight and comfortable boots I have ever owned. The soles provide great traction. I will not hesitate to buy another pair when the time comes. They are waterproof and keep your feet warm. Well worth the money!!
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Great light weight boot, but only lasted one year
First these are very light weight. The waterproofing worked very well for Spring, summer and Fall 2021. I wore these all the time, and not just while hiking. This spring, almost one year to the date of buying them, the waterproofing massively failed while I was out on a trail that had mud and water. Last year I would heave been fine (I stood in shallow parts of Lake Michigan with these, for example). But by the end of the 4 mile hike, my feet were utterly soaked. So they were great shoes for hiking. But they only lasted one year (and the warranty on them is for only 1 year). I am going to continue to wear them as mostly every day shoes. I reproofed them with grangers and that should help with rain and such. Probably going with a different boot for trails since these may not be the best for Rocky Mountains and such, which I plan to hike this year. But I think these should have lasted a lot longer given the price.
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