Love // Normal Size << CrossFit or Lifting - Not Mud Trails
I wear a 7.5 in regular shoes and purchased 7.5. Excellent fit. I wore New Balance Minimus in the past but they changed the shoe completely so I switched to these. I'm using these for lifting and CrossFit. These can't not be thrown into the wash machine like the Minimus shoes due to the padding and material but they are extremely comfortable.I've been wearing barefoot shoes for 7+ years for wet mud trail running, CrossFit and lifting. These are great replaced for Crossfit and lifting. I WON'T use them for mud trails because they will get smelly if you wash them.They are similar to an indoor soccer shoe but definitely more comfortable.New to Barefoot?If you do not use flat or barefoot shoes, it will take a week or two to get use to them. I suggest wearing them "around the house" for a few weeks before using them to workout in. (I actually do this to break in new barefoot shoe.) You'll be using different muscles in your feet so if you start off doing intense exercises, you may get cramps or have really sore feet.
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New favorite shoe!
Im a big Inov-8 fan. The Gfly is by far my favorite so far. Shoe fits like a glove(or sock I should say). Fit is absolutely perfect and these are extremely comfortable and lightweight. Material gives a nice feel and look. Ended up buying in two colors.
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Good shoe with poor insole
This minimalist shoe offers a tight fit that envelops your foot. I have different shoes and others offer a wider tie box if that is what you prefer. The only issue is the insole. It slides up the heel so your toe goes over the edge of the insole. I reached out to Inov but got no answer. I’m not sure if this is a defect or just a bad batch but something to consider when purchasing.
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Great shoe for narrow flat feet
This is the third style of Inov8s that I have tried to like (F235 V3 and Parkclaw 280 G were the others), and the closest to a hit for me so far. Unfortunately, I just don't think this brand are built for me. Won't stop me from leaving a solid review for this pair, which excelled where the two others did not. Here we go:This shoe has a baller knit upper. It feels quality. It feels breathable. The lacing system feels plastic-y. Tsk tsk. But it laces and holds tightttt and it snapped right up all the slack in the knit to cradle my foot really nicely. Of the three Invo8s I've tried, this one felt most unified in what the upper was trying to do. The heel was cupped. The foot was secure. The sole is just a midsole, cause it's made of graphene. It's lightweight and still kinda grippy. But don't wear it in the wet. OK. It also has a little molded bit around the footbed which is minimally functional in keeping things in line. I deducted one star because whether these shoes are built for me or not, they don't have arch support, and the footbed isn't deigned in such a way that tells me that they understand the shape of a foot at all. Across all three invo8 models, this is probably the most consistent demerit, but I won't dump all my ire in the stars here. I'll still talk about it cause it's relevant. Other shoes at least suggest attention to the foot's three arches. Other serious shoes think about foot position, foot impact angles, pronation and supination. Standing flat, my ankles wanted to roll inward (supinate) and the footbed did nothing to stop that - in fact the sole of the shoe just kind of swoops around the arch with nothing substantial there to hold it up. That's WEIRD because I'm a moderate pronator and I found my foot collapsing on itself. It was like the shoe was only built to support the outside sweeping edge of the foot. That's kinda what the shell of the shoe looks like, so, and even the heel just kind of sinks back. No structure. The insole is this green cushiony thing that at this point I think if you dip in milk it'll fall apart. It's not uncomfortable- it's just not a functional insole when then rest of the shoe isn't designed to mold the foot. BUT if you have a flat, narrow foot and the layup of this sole construction doesn't bother you, it's a pretty nice shoe especially at the sale price. I'm actually really mad they didn't work out for me. I'm stuck with expensive ass Merrells and Sportivas and their damn foot fitting designs.
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Perfect for my weird feet!
These are great. Super comfy. I have very narrow, skinny feet with really high arches. I run, walk, hike, lift and I use these for everything. I love the feedback of being able to feel the floor and evenly distribute my weight. I feel like my knee and ankle issues have improved since I switched to these. I went back to my OnRunning shoes the other day and my feet and knees hurt all day after. These are my new favorite!
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Joshua A. Burdick
February 19, 2025
cheap and fit extra small
Inov8 used to create durable shoes for fitness. These shoes feel cheap and fit extra small even for inov8.
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Danielle Cushman
February 02, 2023
Better than expected
I am pleasantly pleased with these shoes. I usually wear and workout in Merrell Vapor Glove barefoot shoes, however, I tend wear them out within 3-6 months. That’s not cost effective at all. So I did some research and found these mentioned in the CrossFit/weightlifting community. I love them. They are comfortable, fit like a glove, have more arch support without being squishy or overly padded inside. Great for work, play, gym. So far they are holding up great with frequent wearing. Will by them again.
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