INOV-8 SHOEDOWN | F Lite 260 V2 vs F-Lite G 300 vs F-Lite 235 V3

[@ChronicWatClesNarnia]

Popping in to this older video to say that the G-300 are my new training shoes as of today and I think they’re great. Wanted the wider toe box but needed a little more cushion and heel cup for heavy lifting and this checks all the boxes! They’re no minimalist or barefoot shoe, but they give my toes so much more room than most weightlifting heel shoes, so this is a good compromise.

[@thatfitfriend]

Heck yeah! Stoked you enjoy them, Matt. Thank you for sharing!

[@krakatoasundra]

really great overview of these.

[@felipebalbonting]

Hey Jake! I was looking for a comparison video of these amazing models. Thank you! What shoe would you recommend for WODs with longer runs? More focused on the cardio

[@thatfitfriend]

Of these models, the G 300 has been the most comfy, imo!

[@brentdog6762]

Been pondering getting the G-300 for a while but Inov8 prices always stick stubbornly high, even during Black Friday 🙄

[@thatfitfriend]

They’re solid, but for $150… I agree. They have sales randomly here and there and Amazon may be worth looking into!

[@clivelatt]

Hi Jake, would you recommend the g 300 for daily/lifestyle wear? Love the aesthetic and design of the shoe. Brilliant review!

[@thatfitfriend]

It could work, honestly! Tough to say until you try it out, honestly, because daily wear can be super individual at times with comfort/appearance. I think it's comfy enough for walking etc., though. I also like that you can wear this model a bit looser for casual wear due to its bootie-style construction. Thank you for checking out the video!

[@thatfitfriend]

It could work, honestly. Tough to say definitely since daily wear is super individual regarding comfort/appearance. I do think it's comfy enough, though, and I like that you can wear it looser due to its bootie-style construction. Thank you!

[@GrGal]

The g 300 might be the best inov-8 for daily feat. 2mm lugs only with wide construction for comfort on pavement and longer durability [add the to that their G technology for even better durability]. “Hard” EVA midsole with flat construction and without the extra cushioning is a good weight and foot-stability support for your daily standing/barely moving office/street hours, and again, longer durability (considering there are generally no shanks in sneakers). You also have the extra stability on the upper of the shoe, around the tongue, for extra foot-stability with occasional “weight lifting” along the day, like taking your grocery shoppings. The shoes sides, both sole and upper, are built for rope climbing which is great, super durability for your every-now-and-then abrasions in the city/country side. On top of all that, these still offer you the general breathable lightweight and flexibility of overall sport-sneakers, even though it’s weaker on those departments, but yet with zero drawbacks for your out of training daily life. These shoes also offer some drop to ease your daily duties but still a minimal one [the average sneakers drop is 8 which is low by itself, here you have 6] so you can work your foot along the day more naturally along its moving range. This is really a sweet-spot between daily comfort to “barefoot health”, and I will emphasize that for daily duties a drop-shoe is important for long term health, as “barefoot health” is great when you are mainly moving, but our forefathers didn’t have to stand still hours a day in accumulation and it is there where you really want that drop ease, not just for comfort but also for long term health. And yes, also what Jake said, them being bootie-style let you walk with them more loosely for even greater comfort, and to my personal opinion, this bootie-build is also another bonus for better long term durability of the shoes. Last thing, this shoes offer another sweet-spot in terms of stack thickness, 14mm on heel and 8mm on toe, which is definitely not barefoot and not even a minimalist standard, and yet gives you some feel of the ground beneath while also some elevation from random puddles or little dirt piles, and of course the cushioning to walk pretty free on every surface with comfort but also awareness and receiving some of the barefoot foot massage the ground offers. Personally, I would say these are among the best daily shoes one can have nowadays.

[@Syrocool]

Do you know if the f-lite 235 V3 has even a wider toebox than the f-lite 235 V1? (best shoe ever!)

[@thatfitfriend]

I’m not sure, tbh. I never wore the V1 and don’t want to talk out of my a$$ here!

[@AJN96]

Hi Jake abit late but brilliant review. In your opinion which would be the best for olympic lifting mixed with crossfit.

[@thatfitfriend]

Never late here. I'd go 260 V2 or G 300. Both will work well!

[@AJN96]

@@thatfitfriend thanks for the reply!

[@jeepgrl4888]

Hi just ran into this video . I recently enrolled at MADabolic gym basically interval hiit training, lots of core n stability. Can you pls help me decide which shoe would be best

[@thatfitfriend]

Of these models, the G 300 would be your best most likely! Are you open to other brands?

[@tuckerwisecup1999]

Hi Jake, I can’t decide between the F-Fly and F-Lite 235 V3. Which one would you recommend for the gym and also some light cardio, 2 miles or less

[@thatfitfriend]

I’d go F-Fly!

[@SLouiss]

What effect does toe spring have on lifting?

[@thatfitfriend]

Depends on the context! For recreational lifting, not so much. However, if you're tackling more athletic-focused lifting/high-velocity style movement, then it can help play into how the foot engages with the ground in these training settings!

[@SLouiss]

@@thatfitfriend Thanks!

[@chalky7319]

Hi Jake. Great review as ever. I have the option to get some F-Lite 260 V1's for half the price of the V2's. Should I grab myself the bargain V1's or invest the extra money in the 260 V2's?

[@thatfitfriend]

IMO, I think you’ll love safe with the V1s - they’re a solid shoe as well. Plus, I’m always team save money when you can! And thank you 💪

[@chalky7319]

@@thatfitfriend that's great. Thanks for your advice 🤜💥

[@arisgiann1]

What you would pick first for CrossFit shoe.. lifting and doing metcons? Thank you!

[@thatfitfriend]

F-lite 260 V2 or G 300! Either or will work for you, IMO

[@Cyborgon]

I want the rad ones but difficult to get, I want the strike mvmnt haze trainers but in the UK only one site does them and incredibly difficult to get my size.. I want the inov8 f-lite 260 v2s or the g 300 but I cannot decide 😂 I have the metcon 7s and I don't like them I keep getting dead feet in them even though I sized up. Out of the inov8s which should I go for? I want them both but if I had the choose one 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@thatfitfriend]

Hmm...I would say F-Lite G 300 in this case!

[@jimjamthebananaman1]

F lite 260! If you can get to the Lake District go in to the inov8 shop and try them on

[@Cyborgon]

@@jimjamthebananaman1 inov8 have a sale on and I got the g 300 for £98, the 260v2 were not on sale 😭

[@gvela1025]

Which one of these Inov-8 shoes is best for short runs during workouts? 1 mile at most...I like the 235, this would be my first pair. Currently using Asics Gel Craze.

[@thatfitfriend]

The 235 V3s can work for that distance, but do note they'll feel much more "minimalist" and firm than where you're used to wearing now. That's not necessarily a bad thing if you don't mind that, however, it is different. The 260 V2 and G 300 are slightly better options if you want a bit more material/cushion for short runs. Again though, it really depends on what you're after in regard to fit/feel during your performance!

[@gvela1025]

@@thatfitfriend the 260 was my next choice, I appreciate the prompt response! Thank you 🤙🏼

[@thatfitfriend]

@@gvela1025 welcome! Keep me posted on if you like their fit/performance/feel for running. Always keen to learn more about the community and what some folks enjoy so I can help better in the future 💪

[@gvela1025]

I ended up with the F Lite G 300! It was discounted on Amazon thru Zappos. Really good mid foot support, when you put your foot down it's going to stay. Decent on a short 1 mile run it's a light shoe. The rubber on the toe is perfect if you tend to drag like me. The heel is solid for dead lifts etc. The booty keeps it light and is comfortable. Only thing I wish is if there was room to tuck the shoe laces. I also wear orthotics being flat footed..no issues! Very stable if you like control knowing it plays its part as a solid base. They still look brand new and I wear 3 days a week and sometimes on weekends for regular day wear while running errands or just for fun. They are that great and versatile. Didn't mean to take so long to comment back! Cheers

[@benster5]

Did you review Hylete's cross trainers?

[@thatfitfriend]

I legit just started testing them! Starting with the Circuit II - they’re…okay thus far.

[@Mattytooshoes]

@@thatfitfriend any updates with the Hyletes?

[@thatfitfriend]

@@Mattytooshoes video coming out Tuesday or tomorrow afternoon. Honestly, not the biggest fan - they’re okay, but there are def some areas of construction that would be improved like the boot, tongue, and outsole (they squeak a bit). I think they’ll work for most folks, but there are better models for similar price points

[@Mattytooshoes]

@@thatfitfriend thanks man, I’ll look out for the video! Sounds like you would go with the inov8s over them though!

[@thatfitfriend]

@@Mattytooshoes you’re welcome! yeah, there are also a couple of other models that I’d compare to the build of the Hylete shoes in regard to fit/performance

[@Влад-ь5н2и]

What is better for kettlebell lifting?

[@thatfitfriend]

All of these models will work for KB lifting! Just a matter of drop and fit preferences!

[@Влад-ь5н2и]

@@thatfitfriend 👌

[@butterscotchtoast3712]

Flite 260 v2 vs metcon 4??

[@thatfitfriend]

OG metcon 4?

[@butterscotchtoast3712]

@@thatfitfriend sorry for delay. But yes og mc 4 with flat tongue - vs f lite 260 v2

[@thatfitfriend]

@@butterscotchtoast3712 4 all day! But that’s my fave model from Nike to date😅

[@butterscotchtoast3712]

@@thatfitfriend I only asked because I see Ian the rhino wearing the 260s doing a lot of things lately. Very convincing- enough for me to purchase a pair. 😅

[@thatfitfriend]

@@butterscotchtoast3712 they’re solid shoes, but you can’t put them against my fave model to date!

[@paulweisenbach384]

I am torn between purchasing the inov8 F-light G 230 or the F-light 235 V3. The workouts these shoes would be seeing would consist of Sprint, short runs, box jumps, jump rope, Burpee‘s, CrossFit training, hiit, medium to light weight lifting. Any info on the differences between these two shoes and any guidance on what you may recommend that might fit my style of workout would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[@thatfitfriend]

Hey, Paul! I would go 235 V3, as it's a bit more dialed in for cross-training/CrossFit whereas the 230 offers a more "traditional" training shoe build. TBH, I think you'd enjoy either one and they'll both work, but I think the 235 V3 will be a bit more specific for your needs!

[@paulweisenbach384]

@@thatfitfriend I greatly appreciate you taking the time reading my question and responding. It means a lot! I really enjoy your videos and thanks again for the helpful insight and helping me make the choice on which training shoe to get.

[@thatfitfriend]

@@paulweisenbach384 Of course, I appreciate you watching the video and taking the time to reach out. Keep me posted on what you go with and how you like them for training!

[@paulweisenbach384]

@@thatfitfriend Just getting back with you and I ended up deciding on getting the F-light 235 v3 i’ve put them through a couple workouts including medium weightlifting jump rope box jumps etc. and really like the way they feel on my feet and the security along with the flexibility exactly what I was looking for. Although I did take them on 2 longer runs of 2.5 miles each and they did OK but would only recommend them for shorter distances or sprints. I will continue to wear my actual running shoes for the longer distances just a bit more comfortable with more cushioning. Once again wanted to thank you for your expertise and unbiased opinion on trying to help me figure out what shoe might be best for what I was looking for. Also I really enjoy your videos and hope you continue with them. Keep up the good work, and if I come across any more questions or concerns regarding different fitness shoes exercise equipment etc., I’ll be sure to hit you up. Thanks again👍

[@thatfitfriend]

@@paulweisenbach384 Comments like this make my day. Super stoked to hear you've been enjoying them, and I agree, longer runs would def be best in dedicated running shoes. Plus, there's the durability component of both your shoes/body that come into play for that context if your ride is more forgiving for that training setting. I appreciate you getting back to me. And sounds good, will always be here!

[@dariosimonepalmiotti2739]

Nice shoes but I don't like the aesthetic

[@thatfitfriend]

Some of their colorways are pretty awesome!