inov-8 TRAILFLY ULTRA G 300 MAX First Impressions & First Run | Best Trail Shoes | Run4Adventure

[@timparkes4718]

I dunno how you don’t have more followers! Your content is top notch quality, nice video!

[@Run4Adventure]

Thanks Tim that's really appreciated! It's the crazy world of KZbin unfortunately 🤪 Thanks for watching the review, I'm really glad you enjoyed 🙏

[@andrewcampbell6838]

I'm a huge advocate of Hoka shoes in general so I was excited to see this shoe. Unfortunately I would absolutely not pay £170. I can pick up a pair of speedgoats for RRP £125 and the Evo speedgoats for RRP £150. With this is mind I think they will struggle to sell as many as they could. Being their first shoe in the max cushion market they should have come in with a more competitive price. Thanks Lloyd for the review 👍

[@Run4Adventure]

I totally agree Andrew 👍 I think Inov-8 have almost priced themselves out of the market. £170 is going to put a lot of people off the shoe, which is a shame because it felt pretty good out in that first run. Thanks for watching the channel and taking the time to comment it's really appreciated 🙏

[@BanjoStu]

I like the innovation (pun intended) of them working graphene into the midsole and trying a much different design to their usual style, but two big numbers put me off, 350g and £170! 😳 Great video though, particularly being able to see more of the stunning Cornish coastline. Glad you're ankle rehab is going well and you're back out running so that you can bring more running videos to us.

[@paulfaiers345]

Ditto the price tag.

[@Run4Adventure]

The price is a bit crazy, it's such a shame because its going to put a lot of people off a good shoe! 😔 As far as the Weight, it is heavy but it doesn't run heavy at all. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel as always 🙏

[@MKHoadley]

Epic views. I live on the ocean in Massachusetts but your view looks better.

[@Run4Adventure]

You can't beat an ocean view Matthew 👍

[@stephenbrown5844]

Excellent mate thanks for the footage my friend really enjoyed it 😍👍🇬🇧❤️

[@Run4Adventure]

That's great to hear Stephen, really glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching the channel 🙏😊

[@richardmatison3591]

I loved this video!!! We're on the same page regarding intervals on trails. I just can't bring myself to running on a track... I just love the scenic tour. Great to hear the ankle is on the improve. I'm currently testing the Salomon S/LAB Pulsar. I've too many trail shoes to consider this. Your video's are full of contagious excitement!

[@Run4Adventure]

Thanks Richard, that's awesome and Im really glad you enjoyed the review! The Pulsar looks like an interesting shoe, what do you think? I was actually thinking of getting a pair and reviewing them on the channel 🤔 Thanks for watching and supporting the channel its really appreciated 🙏

[@richardmatison3591]

@@Run4Adventure , a real minimalist shoe. Amazingly if I removed all the laces they'd still feel like a glove. I think I'd only race up to 20k's on them as they're not supremely comfy and I can feel rocks through the forefoot. On the plus side they are super fun and light to run in at speed in gravel and mild slush.

[@Run4Adventure]

@@richardmatison3591 I thought that might be the case Richard. It didn't look like there was a lot of protection going on! 🤔

[@greyrunnings9725]

Great first review Loyd of these new shoes, glad your well on the mend and thanks for sharing the views :-)

[@Run4Adventure]

Thanks very much, the ankle is definitely getting there! 👍 Thanks for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed the review 🙏

[@piscatortje]

Mine came in last week; just did 15km in mixed terrain. I'm happy with them. On the street very little noise. Grippy in mud. Not many mountains in The Netherlands ;)

[@Run4Adventure]

That’s good to hear, glad you enjoyed your first run in them 👍🙂

[@gangalimbu7399]

This could be my first ever Inov 8 shoes.

[@Run4Adventure]

It's a very different shoe for Inov-8 Ganga and it felt really good on the first run! Thanks for watching the review and taking the time to comment 🙏😊

[@kelvint8073]

Great scenic views. Good to hear your ankle is better!

[@Run4Adventure]

Thanks Kelvin that's really appreciated, glad you enjoyed see the views and thanks for watching 🙏

[@georgecolville3773]

Not used inov8 since the rock solid old mud claws. This looks like like a great development for them bringing them in line with whatv other brands are currently doing trail wise. Another great review as ever and really good to see you running again ! 🤟

[@Run4Adventure]

Thanks George that's very kind 👍 It's great to see so much innovation and development going on in the running shoe industry! 😊 Thanks for watching and supporting the channel as always 🙏

[@outofoffice4757]

Looking forward to the update. I have been in Speed goats for a long time, and have been looking for a different max cushion to switch it up.

[@Run4Adventure]

The update is coming very soon! We actually filmed the review this morning. We've just got to sprinkle it with the magic Run4Adventure fariy dust and it'll be up on the channel 😊 Thanks for watching 🙏

[@gusmalave4864]

Nice shoes and great to see all area around trail ! Thanks master

[@Run4Adventure]

It felt pretty good for a first run out! Really glad you enjoyed the the views and thanks for supporting the channel 🙏😊

[@richt3993]

0:01 "Cant believe I'm saying this folks but what's inside this box has got me all excited....."

[@kirbster1977]

Love INOV8’s, especially the X Talon, one of my favourites shoes full stop. But this looks very interesting. Glad you like it and glad the rehab has worked 🤛

[@Run4Adventure]

It's a very different shoe from Inov-8 especially compared to a talon! 😊 Thanks, the ankle is definitely getting stronger every day and I actually feel like I'm starting to run again 😊 Thanks for watching and supporting the channel Daz 🙏

[@ltuggers7381]

You sir are a fantastic reviewer. Great watch

[@Run4Adventure]

Thanks that's really appreciated 😊 Really glad you enjoying the channel and thanks for watching 🙏

[@Thefifaplayeryant]

@@Run4Adventure I double this comment, you're reviews come very natural and honest, no signs of preferences for certain brands, Pros and Cons are always related to the intended use (e.g. some reviewers claim higher weight in Ultra shoes when >300gr. and judge by aggressive outsole in Allrounders, etc, not helpful at some point...). And in your reviews I can always read between the lines, as everybody's different I don't think there's good and bad only (e.g. max cushion, minimal cushion, ground feel, for 1 person good, bad for others). Perfect, thx for your Work, Cheers from Germany, Ingo

[@Run4Adventure]

@@Thefifaplayeryant That's very kind thank you! We really do put a lot of time into our reviews at the channel and I definitely want them to be honest and relatable so I'm glad you think they are 😊 I've spent a lot of time running and working in the industry so I think it gives me a good understanding of product but it also makes me realise that running is so personal. We definitely all run differently and what suits one might not suit the other so I always try and keep it real when I'm reviewing running kit 😊 It's comments like this that makes all the effort worth while so thanks for supporting the channel its really appreciated 🙏

[@Thefifaplayeryant]

@@Run4Adventure this is exactly my impression ! And I'm sure it's a lot of work, even writing short comments with a little bit of knowledge sharing is...looking forward to your reviews, as I said, most reviewers can't leave their own preferences, weight and running class behind, those reviews have no benefit for the average runner like myself...and the shoes you choose is pretty good also, lots of them in my quiver :)

[@ianl4518]

Nice run there Loyd and great views. I feel a big enough fraud in my Nike Next %s, so I'd want to be pretty sure of myself rocking up to a trail race in these bad boys!

[@Run4Adventure]

It's definitely a bold statement shoe that's for sure Ian! 😎 Really glad you enjoyed the review and thanks for watching 🙏

[@MartinPatterson]

Great review. I want a pair. But having just bought some TerraUltras I am not sure I will get it passed by the finance department (wife) for a little while!!!

[@Run4Adventure]

Thanks Martin, it's a very interesting shoe! Maybe wear you Terraultras out and then replace them Trailfly ultras 🤔 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏

[@patrickcarroll334]

Nice one Loyd 👍 straight in there. Had a mare in the Terra Ultra at Tweed Valley 50km probably lack of cushion and the zero drop. Think Inov8 may have nailed it with this one. Cheers bud

[@Run4Adventure]

Cheers Pat 👍 I think they've addressed everything with the Trailfly ultra that I wasn't sure about with the Terraultra. It's a nice feeling shoe that I can see myself doing a fair bit of mileage in. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏

[@cesarrodriguez3789]

My complaint on the 270 was wanting a 4 or 6mm drop. The perfect shoe does exist!

[@Run4Adventure]

Yeap I was the same with the zero drop thing Cesar. A 6mm off set is perfect for me, especially when I'm running distance! 👍 Thanks for watching the channel and taking the time to comment it's really appreciated 🙏

[@cesarrodriguez3789]

@@Run4Adventure I took the G270 up and down technical trails along a waterfall and in snow just for kicks. A can do it all shoe but calfs felt it after a while so I will definitely appreciate the 6mm drop. I love your take on the shoe reviews, you've been spot on with the trail shoes and I usually agree on the same things. Currently I have been running on the Saucony Mad River TR2 and actually prefer it over the peregrine, feels nimbler and softer. Still want to see this endorphin trail I've heard about.

[@stacylamb5607]

Super cool in the the way it looks. Love it .

[@Run4Adventure]

It's a cool looking shoe Stacy 😎 Thanks for watching and supporting the channel its appreciated 🙏

[@garethjones4297]

It is an exciting year for trail shoes, North face/new line up from Adidas, these from innov8 and soon the Saucony endorphin trail range 😎

[@Run4Adventure]

It sure is a great year for trail running shoe development Gareth! 👍 Really looking forward to the Endorphin trail and I might get hold of some of the Adidas as well, to many shoes not enough time! 😂 Thanks for watching 🙏

[@ozenfant_ozn]

mean green ultra machine. never had an inov8, might consider this one. great to hear your ankle is doing better and better. oh and i absolutly love the scenic trails you got there on the cornish coast, did i mention that before lol?

[@Run4Adventure]

Thanks Ozenfant that's really appreciated. It's a great looking shoe that's for sure, I love the bright green and black colours 😎 Really glad you enjoyed the stunning views and thanks for watching 🙏

[@1298armalite]

I love inov8 I have their crossfit shoes and they are amazing. I like these very much. Great thing about inov8 is they usually go sale price after a few months. Think I will hold on and snag me a pair on sale.. great review 👏🏻

[@Run4Adventure]

Thanks Andy, really gkad you enjoyed our review 👍 I think they will have to come down in price! It's such a shame Inov-8 have priced them so high, I think it will put a lot of people off 😔 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏

[@ianmoore3785]

This is the shoe I’ve been looking for!

[@Run4Adventure]

Awesome Ian 👍 It felt really good on its first run! Thanks for watching the channel it's really appreciated 🙏

[@Kelly_Ben]

Great review, beautiful place! The Terra Ultras were my first 0 drop and my first inov8s. I discovered 0 drop running isn't for me (or my calves) but I've been wearing them as my daily wear shoes putting in miles a day at work. After probably 200 miles, they still look and feel like new. With more cushion and a small drop, I'll definitely be grabbing a pair of these ultras once the price drops. A lot. Lol

[@Run4Adventure]

Thanks Kelly really gkad you enjoyed the review 😊 Yeap zero drop isn't for everyone that's for sure. If I'm honest I'd rather have a slight heel off set in my shoes especially for long distances. If you liked the feel of the Terraultra G270 and you want a slight off set, then the Trailfly ultra is perfect 😊 Thanks for watching and supporting the channel 🙏

[@timbotee]

Being a sucker for an Inov-8 shoe I think I'll be giving this one a go. Ticks a lot of boxes but as others have said price wise, will be waiting for that to go down a bit! Great review!

[@Run4Adventure]

Thanks Tim 👍 It's a good feeling shoe but it is a shame about the price because its going to put a lot of people off the shoe! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel its appreciated 🙏

[@timbotee]

@@Run4Adventure thankfully I've got my hands on a discount code to make them much more reasonable and talked myself into pre-ordering some for an early birthday present for myself! Hurrah! Looking forward to some long trail runs in those bad boys!

[@philgee5220]

Very interesting looking shoe there Loyd, do like the Inov8 look at the mo. Have to say though my main concern apart from the steep price (£170, ouch) is that grove through the sole. Looks like a good place to get stones and mud stuck in so could become a problem down the line or trail ;-) Great to see you back out there and running well too ;-)

[@Run4Adventure]

It's not cheap at £170 Phil! 😲 I was thinking exactly the same about the flex groove across the midfoot. I actually ran over quite a lot of stones on the run and no problems but it will be interesting to see how that goes as I run more in the shoe 🤔 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's really appreciated 🙏

[@philgee5220]

@@Run4Adventure Yeah I watched your review and saw you running on lots of gravely paths etc so maybe when the shoe bends during the moving forward phase it would dislodge anything built up there? Some of that mud you ran through though looked fairly firm so I would say take it across something that allows your foot to sink in a bit more like a nice farmers field after rain then see what happens? 😂😉

[@Run4Adventure]

@@philgee5220 Yeah you're right about the mud Phil! It's normally pretty wet and muddy up there this time if year but we haven't had much rain in Cornwall lately! I will definitely find some wet mud over the next few weeks and see how it handles it 👍🤞

[@MKHoadley]

Oh man I want to try these. No zero drop makes me definitely want to give them a run.

[@Run4Adventure]

It felt really good for my first run Mathew! I'll get some more miles in the shoe and then we'll film our full in-depth review 😊 Thanks for watching 🙏

[@JimMoyle]

0 drop is why I'd never consider the terra ultras, these are looking super good though

[@JimMoyle]

@Christopher Lee I have extremely high arches, which mean zero drop shoes make my calves extremely vulnerable to injury.

[@Run4Adventure]

@Christopher Lee Zero drop isn't for everyone Christopher. As runner we are all very unique and what works for one, might not work for another 😊

[@huxley309]

When I watched I thought hang on that's wheal cotes. Surprised to see you're in Cornwall. Very curious about this trainer, as I have their parclaw 275, but they're getting worn and the cushioning isn't enough for long distances.

[@Run4Adventure]

Yeap I'm in sunny Cornwall Darren! Are you based in Cornwall to 🤔 If you're looking for more cushioning then the Trailfly ultra would definitely give you that but it is pricey! Thanks for watching the channel and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏

[@huxley309]

@@Run4Adventure Well seeing as I'm Cornish, I'd like to think I am 😉 Currently Bodmin, but originally from Redruth. But I'm living near on top of camel trail which is nice. Been trying to get back into it for a while, but need to lose more pounds as I know I can go faster. Thanks, I'll keep an eye on it for sure as the review was pretty concise.

[@dubshockmedia1110]

I appreciate that not everyone likes zero drop, but this is a massive change. Hopefuly i'll be able to pick up a 270 cheaper now!

[@Run4Adventure]

This is not a change to the Terraultra G270, Inov-8 will still produce that shoe 👍 The Trailfly ultra has just been added to their G series range. Thanks for watching the channel it's really appreciated 🙏

[@dubshockmedia1110]

@@Run4Adventure good to see you back up and running again!

[@Run4Adventure]

Thanks very much, it's good to be back 😊

[@rolandschegg4880]

Wow - that shoe looks interesting 👌🤩🐸 ... looking forward to your review 🤞

[@Run4Adventure]

It's a very interesting shoe Roland and very different for Inov-8 👍 Thanks for watching and supporting as always 🙏

[@sid8880]

First run in these today. Same size as my G270’s and they are definitely a tighter fit. The front protection runs further round the toes so if you’ve got wide feet size up. Out of the box they felt tight and I thought that maybe they were the wrong size. Had no issues with theG270s in the same size but unless these stretch I am going to have to get rid. Got a pretty substantial blister and I’ve never had an issue from any other pair of Inov8’s I’ve worn (and I own about 7 pairs of their shoes!) I’m going to try with thinner insoles, like the boomerang insoles though and wonder how much cushioning they offer. Really comfortable underfoot and no other issues. Grip was great, could feel the ground and very stable. Didn’t notice the weight increase either. I’m not sure I want to have shoes that are a size and a half bigger, I think they’ll end up like clown shoes. If your hovering over the ‘add to basket’ I’d try to find a shop and try on first. Cheers for the review Loyd, great as usual and glad to see your getting back on form. Really enjoyed the rehab videos too so thanks for documenting it. Fantastic scenery by the way! Cheers!

[@Run4Adventure]

That's really odd because I found it the other way round! I got a terraultra G270 in a uk9.5 and there was no way I could run in it, way to small! If got the Trailfly ultra in a uk9.5 and it fits fine? 🤔 I'm not convinced with the consistency of Inov-8s sizing. The uk9.5 in the Terraultra felt like an uk8.5! I'm actually impressed with the Trailfly ultra, I'm really enjoying running in it 😊 Thanks for watching the channel and I'm glad you enjoyed the review 🙏

[@sid8880]

@@Run4Adventure Had G260’s before and the first pair were like clown shoes. Had to go back. They had been labelled up wrong. Size 9 was I recon size 11! I’ve been wearing Vivo barefoot a ton over the past couple of years and my feet have increased in width. Speedgoats I have to get in wide too. I’m hoping that the G300 softens up as It could be the perfect shoe. Good that inov8 continue to keep pushing their gear in the right direction. Their boots are fantastic too. Right old inov8 fan boy!! Hoping to wear them for the RAT Plague later on this year. Think they will be perfect!

[@MonteComeau]

6MM Drop? Now I am interested. Great review. This one is on my list for certain. Hope it is available in black! 🇨🇦🇨🇦 **EDIT** Just checked website...$415 Canadian!! $200 more than the Alphafly. Not going to sell many of these at this price across the pond to be honest. Shoe looks great though!

[@Run4Adventure]

$415!!! thats crazy 😲 I thought £170 was crazy but $415 is even worse! It's such a shame because its a nice feeling shoe but the price is going yo put a lot of people off 😔 Thanks for watching 🙏

[@TomSzczepanski]

Amazing running location Loyd, I'm jealous and I'm pretty much in the Peak district! I've a 30% Inov-8 discount and looking for a nice comfy road to trail shoe so going to have to toss it up between these and the Parkclaws, I'll keep an eye out for how you get on with these.

[@Run4Adventure]

It sure is a beautiful place to trail and run Thomas! The Peak District is pretty amazing to though 👍 With 30% off it'll bring the Trailfly ultra down to a more sensible price that's for sure! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel its appreciated 🙏

[@reinmansmith]

Really interested to see your review on this shoe... having loved my G270’s over the last year, I did find that as we got into the winter months I had to break out my ‘big lugs’, my Inov-8 X-Talons, for the extra grip on the winter mud on the CP. So these look like they’ll be a great addition to my Inov-8 armoury 👍

[@Run4Adventure]

The outsole on the Trailfly ultras looks and feels super grippy, I really don't think you have traction issues on anything! 👍 I'll be running the shoe over the next two weeks and then we'll be back with a full in-depth review 😊 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏

[@Ecoroof1986]

Great review. I didn't like the Zero drop ones so actually took them back after wearing them around the house. I did like the insole though so brought a set for my other shoes. I might try a pair of these with the Lakeland 50 in mind

[@Run4Adventure]

It's a much better shoe with a 6mm off set 👍 I totally agree the Boomerang insoles are amazing! Thanks for watching the review and taking the time to comment 🙏

[@taylor01pe]

Thanks for the video, Loyd - superb as always. I also like a medium drop having had achilles/calf issues with Speedgoats and G270s. I can't think of another shoe with a drop, cushion, multi-terrain sole and decent stack height for ultra distances (registered for Race Across Scotland this year. eeek!). Yes the price is high but it's only £30 more than most people would spend on similar spec shoes - just one less Chinese takeaway for me this month! Needless to say I've pre-ordered a pair! Did you find the sizing accurate? I'm a 12 in Brooks and Hoka.

[@Run4Adventure]

Thanks Rowzn, really glad you enjoyed the review 👍 I'm a big fan of a 6mm heel off set, especially for running distance. I think the Trailfly ultra will be a good shoe for the race across Scotland! I found it true to size, it fitted really nicely in a uk9.5 😊 Hooe you like it when it arrives and thanks for watching the channel it's really appreciated 🙏

[@markdavinson6830]

I love my mud claws and x-tallons but I wouldn’t consider using either on the trails you ran on. Are you going to keep using the shoe and do another review in the future?

[@Run4Adventure]

Yeap I'll definitely be continuing to run in the Trailfly ultra Mark and I'll be doing a full in-depth review after 40-50 miles 👍 Thanks for watching the review and I hope you enjoyed it 🙏

[@stephencsaplar6382]

Looks awesome 🤩

[@Run4Adventure]

Thanks Stephen, really gkad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching 🙏😊

[@coldfire420]

hows the cushioning in these compared to the brooks catamount?

[@Run4Adventure]

It's a very different shoe to the Catamount! The Catamount is a lot more stripped back when it comes to the shoe and cushioning. The Trailfly ultra has a much deeper midsole and I'd say the cushioning is somewhere in the middle, not to soft but not firm either. It feels like your getting good energy return from the midsole and its very comfortable. Obviously being a much deeper midsole in the Inov-8 shoe you would loose some connection to the trails underfoot compared to your Brooks 👍 Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel 🙏

[@nathanbaker1727]

Not quite something I'd be looking at getting into just yet - just looking at starting to get into a bit of trail running (I'm up round Beacon Fell, Lancaster, Lakes, Cumbria etc.) Trying to work out just what kind of trail shoes I'm going to be needing! I've been looking at the G270, Speedgoat 4's, Peregrine 10/11's.. I have considered Nike and adidas with me having discounts on them (I also get 15% off at Inov8), but I don't know much about Nike or Adidas in terms of trail running.

[@Run4Adventure]

Awesome Nathan and welcome to the world of trail running! 😊 I'd personally say maybe avoid Nike trail shoes, they don't work that well in British conditions. The level of traction and stability on technical, wet trails isn't great! The Peregrine 10 and 11's are solid trails shoes and can handle pretty much anything you throw at them. The Peregrine 11 has just come out so I'm sure you could find some discounted Peregrine 10's in the sale. I've reviewed both of the Peregrines on the channel so the reviews might be worth checking out. Hope this helps and good luck finding a shoe, thanks for watching 🙏😊

[@nathanbaker1727]

@@Run4Adventure thanks for the feedback! Yeah I think I'd come to the conclusion that Nike aren't the best at Trail shoes - I'll have a nosey to see if I can find some Peregrine 10's - I saw your review on the 11's and they sound very promising! I've never run in Saucony or Inov8 as of yet - I've been able to get the G270's down to about £120 but the 0mm drop is slightly daunting.

[@mikeshaw714]

Just subscribed. I need to replace my Hoka Torrents and was looking at the Terraultra. Got excited when I seen these yesterday, but £170!!!!! Jeez... no thanks. Another pair of Hokas ordered instead...

[@Run4Adventure]

Thanks Mike the Sub is really appreciated and thanks for watching the channel 🙏 I know what you mean, I felt exactly the same when I saw the price! 😲 It's such a shame because its going to put a lot of people a shoe that feels really good! 😔

[@mikeshaw714]

@@Run4Adventure I guess we are all surprised at the price tag, but maybe in 6 months time when some longer term reviews come out we may all be rushing to buy them. If they hold up well given the Graphene and are very long lasting shoe then I suppose £170 isn't too bad. Time will tell, so I look forward to a future review after a few off road miles have been ran, thanks.

[@Ghimlioak]

Great spot to run in with beautiful viens. I want first to try the G270 but sure for longer runs I will probably choose this G300. I'm actually running with the Saucony Peregrine 10 and 10ST but my n'est trail running shoes would surely be Inov8

[@Run4Adventure]

Thanks Gianni 👍 I'm lucky to live and run in Cornwall, it's a beautiful place 😊 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's really appreciated 🙏

[@twifosp1]

The 270s were some of my favorite shoes ever but they kinda felt dead after 100 miles. But what a 100 miles it was. They were fine after 100 but just not as good. Best part about them were the insoles which I’ve actually moved to another pair of road runners. They should sell those insole standalone they are really great. I wonder if all this extra stack height will make the honey moon period last longer.

[@Run4Adventure]

I think the whole point of the Trailfly ultra, with its Graphene foam midsole is durability of cushioning. So hopefully it should last a lot longer than 100 miles 🤞 Inov-8 where saying that some of the test shoes have over 1200km and they are still going strong! I totally agree about the insoles, they're brilliant. I'd definitely buy some if they sold them separately and put them in other shoes 👍 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's really appreciated 🙏

[@richardmartin1519]

Boomerang insoles are £20 per pair from inov8. Great vid. BTW.

[@Run4Adventure]

@@richardmartin1519 That's awesome Richard, thanks for letting me know! Really glad you enjoyed the video 👍

[@stromdiddily9166]

How's the tongue padding? I tried the G270s and the lacing destroyed the top of my feet.

[@Run4Adventure]

I wasn't a fan of the tounge in the G270's either but the tounge in these felt better 👍 I would still like a bit more padding but it was better 😊 Thanks for watching the channel it's appreciated 🙏

[@misterb1915]

Finally, inov8 found some midsole to put in their shoes.

[@Run4Adventure]

It's a really good midsole as well! Thanks for watching the channel 🙏

[@peterhunt8972]

Great review. I always liked inov-8 shoes. My mudclaws have been great over the winter. Out of interest, how do you think these new trailfly’s would be for the slightly larger runner?

[@Run4Adventure]

Thanks Peter, really glad you enjoyed the review 👍 I think the Trailfly ultra would work really well for the slightly larger runner. I've really been enjoying the shoe over the last couple of weeks! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏

[@gregprevite8548]

As many said that price is tough. If they could get it down an ounce and charge $160 us they’d sell a ton of them. Beautiful trails and coastline

[@Run4Adventure]

I totally agree Greg 👍 I think the price will put a lot of runners off unfortunately because it felt really good on its first run. Really gkad you enjoyed the views and thanks for watching 🙏

[@danielmilton2634]

INOV8 fan boy here and this shoe ticks some boxes for me. Like you, I wanted a g270 with a bit more drop and a little added comfort BUT I am concerned that a midsole stack of 25mm heel / 19mm forefoot compared to the g270's I suspect despite my reservations that I will give them a go though, they could if they feel good on really come into there own on the drier, tough on your feet routes like Lakeland 100.

[@Run4Adventure]

Hi Dan, Even with the deeper midsole it still really feels like an Inov-8 shoe and I didn't feel like I'd lost all connection to the trails 👍 It's not super soft when it comes to the midsole like a Hoka so it's not to bad when it comes to stability. Thanks for watching 🙏

[@movemorenowjames]

Would you say there is more volume in the mid / toe box than the terra g270?

[@Run4Adventure]

No James it's very similar in fit to the Terraultra when it comes to the midfoot and toe box 👍 Thanks for watching I hope you enjoyed the review 🙏

[@movemorenowjames]

@@Run4Adventure ok, cool thanks

[@dagoodwin92]

Big fan of your channel James. I have the G270s and as you mentioned on your channel they are a bit narrow side which is disappointing. I had the G260s and the width was spot on. I pretty much run exclusively in Altra on the road but haven't found a durable Altra shoe that can surivive the rugged terrain here in Snowdonia.

[@movemorenowjames]

@@dagoodwin92 great thanks... yup, durability is an issue these days with Altra ... taking my Timp 3s out for 4th run, will be doing a 100 mile update ASAP !

[@quinlantsan506]

Would you suggest this shoe for wet muddy trail and wet rock?

[@Run4Adventure]

Definitely, the grip of the outsole is brilliant! The Graphene rubber is very grippy but really durable 👍 Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel it's appreciated 🙏

[@mikehall6433]

Fab review as usual. I wear a wide fitting speedgoat 4, do you think they will be wide enough?

[@Run4Adventure]

Definitely Mike 👍 The wide Speedgoat 4 isn't actually that wide so these would be fine. Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel 🙏

[@mikehall6433]

@@Run4Adventure always old boy. See you at a race sometime 👍🏼

[@Run4Adventure]

@@mikehall6433 Hopefully, when we can race again 😊

[@False9FM]

Thanks for the review, I’ve had issues with the top eyelet area rubbing my ankle joint with some inov shoes, have you experience any discomfort here?

[@Run4Adventure]

I've had exactly the same thing happen to me in Inov-8 shoes before! No issues like that in the Trailfly ultra but it was only a 10k run. I'm going to do some longer runs in the shoe next week and we will be doing a full in-depth review on the channel once I've got around 40 miles in the shoe. Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel it's really appreciated 🙏

[@False9FM]

@@Run4Adventure great thanks, will be interested to hear your thoughts on that as with the weight comfort will need to be spot on or probably makes it a pointless buy. 👍

[@rhinopaul]

I'm going transgress from road to trail but I will be doing kilimanjaro climb and am wondering if this inov8 would also be good for such a climb, hoping to kill 2 birds with this shoe maybe. What do you think?

[@Run4Adventure]

Awesome Paul and welcome to the world of trail running! 😊 I think the Trailfly ultras would definitely do both pretty well. Obviously the Trailfly ultra is a running shoe but I think it would make a really good trekking shoe as well. Hope this helps and best of luck with your Kilimanjaro adventure, thanks for watching 🙏

[@PaulCoatesTrailRunning]

Great review. Never worn inov8. I have wide feet so go up a size in Hoka. Are these shoes wide?

[@Run4Adventure]

Thanks Paul, really glad you enjoyed it. The Trailfly ultra definitely have more volume in the toe box than a Hoka shoe 👍 Hope this helps and thanks for watching and supporting channel 🙏

[@FWFWFWF]

Roadtrailrun, run testers and run 4 adventure all reviewing the same shoe on the same day! I'm not very excited by the £170 price point ...that tongue was a pain in the G270, you are right

[@Run4Adventure]

I know, I think the price will definitely put some runners off trying it which is a shame 😔 No one was allowed to post anything untill today after the official press launch. I think we were all sitting there waiting to press the button 😂 The tongue actually felt a lot better in the Trailfly ultra compared to the G270! Thanks for watching the channel and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏

[@bissettmark]

Great review. How does the sizing compare to the G270 Terraultra? I’ll probably order a pair of the Trailfly’s in my usual size of UK9.5, or do they come up slightly bigger or smaller? Thanks 👍

[@Run4Adventure]

Thanks really glad you enjoyed the review. I personally think the Trailfly ultra sizing true to size. I had to go up to a uk10 in the Terraultra G270 and I've got a uk9.5 in the Trailfly and it fits great 👍 Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel it's appreciated 🙏

[@bilaltahir9978]

I noticed that you had to go up half a size with the terraultra 270s to size 10 while you reviewed a size 9.5 for trailflys. Do you recommend going up half a size for the trailflys too or are they true to size?

[@Run4Adventure]

You're right I did have two different sizes in the shoes. If I could choose again I'd of got them both in a UK 10. When I ran the South West Traverse in the Trailfly ultras they did feel a bit short after 30 miles on my feet 🤔 Hope this helps and thanks for watching 🙏

[@bilaltahir9978]

@@Run4Adventure many thanks that's great to know. How are the trailflys holding up after several months of usage? Ultra trail show of 2021?

[@Run4Adventure]

@@bilaltahir9978 They are looking fine at the moment. Top 3 trail shoes of the year video coming to the channel soon! 😉

[@NoxiousNoodles]

Bit overcushioned for my liking, they're no X-talon 212s. Wish they'd have put more effort into keeping the uppers on their fell shoes from dying.

[@Run4Adventure]

I think Inov-8 are aiming for a different kind of market with this shoe compared to the talon market! I definitely agree with the upper comment though 👍 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏

[@nofeetseagull]

I have just bought G270 last week🙄

[@Run4Adventure]

Oh well, the G270 is still a good shoe and the Trailfly isn't available for a few more weeks 😊 Thanks for watching 🙏

[@nofeetseagull]

@@Run4Adventureit's not comfortable when I wore G270 at the 1st run, but it fits me well at 2nd time.

[@FORTUNENGLORY]

X- Talons for Mud Runs Terraultra G 260 for hikes and short fast packs Terraultra G 270 for long trail runs I pre-ordered the Trailfly Ultra 300, we'll see where they fit in the quiver. Great video. Ps. What jacket were you wearing?

[@Run4Adventure]

Awesome 👍 I'd say if you like the Terraultra G270 then you'll love the Trailfly ultra! The Jacket was a windlight from Saysky. They make some brilliant apparel, there's actually a review on the channel featuring the jacket. Hope this helps and thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏

[@jamescoates6849]

Great review, thanks for the early information. Very sad about the £170 price point. Appreciate there is a lot of technology in this shoe but that is prohibitive. Seems to be echoed by many comments below, will this be the shows downfall.....

[@Run4Adventure]

No problem James, really glad you enjoyed the review 👍 I totally agree when it comes to price. It's a shame because I think it'll put a lot of people off trying the shoe and it felt really good 🤔 I've never had this many comments about the price of a shoe ever! 😲 Thanks for watching the channel and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏

[@thomashayward9524]

I've got decision fatigue, Lloyd! Pulsar, Trailfly, Speed Ultra, Catamount... What would be your choice of shoe for a hundred miler (and training?)

[@Run4Adventure]

Hi Thomas It's such a personal decision when it comes to choosing a shoe for 100 miles! Some people want a lot of cushioning and some don't 🤔 For me the Salomon Pulsar is a bit to stripped back for 100 miles. I could definitely use the Trailfly ultra for 100 miles and the Speed ultra looks like an interesting shoe, obviously both shoes are designed for ultra running. I'd also throw in the North face vectiv infinite, this shoe felt great to run in and very comfortable and efficient 👍 Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel it's appreciated 🙏

[@thomashayward9524]

@@Run4Adventure Cheers Lloyd, I was just wondering what your thought processes were. Your channel is exactly what I need, and you always seem to review the shoes I'm interested in. Keep up the good work, and well done with the rehab.

[@Run4Adventure]

@@thomashayward9524 Thanks mate and will do 👍

[@richardmatison3591]

Pulsar's too minimalist Thomas. Go with Loyd's suggestions.

[@thomashayward9524]

@@richardmatison3591 I know, I know, but I'm being seduced by the weight. I've run 100s in the new balance minimus, but I don't think the pulsars will stand up to the training. Today I'm leaning towards the Adidas or the North Face.

[@peterkisidaj9329]

Hey Loyd, great thoughts as usual from you! :) Maybe was worth to wait for me and don't hurry with purchasing new trail shoes. :) These TRAILFLY shoes look great. Also for me it's better if there's some offset, some drop, not zero one :) and if the shoes are super comfy, great grip, just the weight is a bit discouraging. They have 350g, really? It's stated on the inov-8.com, 300g, I don't know for what size , but usually the weight is mentioned for US 9/UK 8. Thanks a lot and all the best!

[@Run4Adventure]

Hi Peter, really glad you enjoyed the review. The 350g was the weight of my shoe that is a uk9.5 😊 The weight the running companies give out tends to be for a mens uk8/8.5 👍 Hope this helps and thanks for watching and supporting the channel mate 🙏

[@averageultrarunner7314]

Ok haha, looks like I’m spending. Training for Cape Wrath at the moment - need a high volume shoe than can go the distance. In la sportiva akasha at the moment but I’ll need more than one pair anyway!

[@Run4Adventure]

I think the Trailfly ultra would be really good shoe on that type of terrain especially over longer distances 👍 Thanks for watching 🙏

[@averageultrarunner7314]

@@Run4Adventure cheers for the reply! Aye, looks like it’ll last with the graphene too!

[@mistersmith3986]

I must have gone in to the Twilight Zone. Did you mention anything about the Toe Box capacity? Cause if you did, I missed it. Other than that, it looks good. I had no interest in Inov8's 0 degree drop on previous versions. Let me know. Thanks for the video my Running 🏃 Brother 👍

[@Run4Adventure]

It's got very similar room in the toe box as the Terraultra G270, so pretty roomy 👍 This was just first impressions and I will be doing our full in-depth review very soon. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏

[@GingerApe]

That price tag though 😲 i dont usually let price dictate to me when it comes to a great pair of running/trail shoes but wow.....

[@Run4Adventure]

I know it's pricey!! I've never had so many comments referring to the cost of a shoe before 😲 Maybe Inov-8 will listen and reduce the price 😂 Thanks for watching, hope you enjoyed the review 🙏

[@garyhaber6957]

That's the thing that killed it for me.... I would have gone 4mm.... 6 is too high.... I went the Hoka Zinal.....

[@Run4Adventure]

I'm quite happy in a 4 or a 6mm off set on the trails. I don't think 2mm makes a lot of difference 🤔 What do you think of the Zinal Gary?

[@garyhaber6957]

@@Run4Adventure I feel the difference tbh as I have injuries and am sensitive... the zinal are ok.... my favourite shoes though are the Skechers Go Run 7+.... the pods on the bottom are excellent for digging into the ground.... the zinal are on the firm side, but they are OK..... u tried them?

[@desmorris3628]

Can they be worth price...?

[@Run4Adventure]

It's a lot of money for a running shoe that's for sure! Is any running shoe worth £170 Des? 🤔

[@desmorris3628]

@@Run4Adventure not for me. But we are different.

[@movemorenowjames]

Oooooh. Exciting...

[@Run4Adventure]

It's a very interesting shoe James 🤔

[@alexhorne6300]

If I'd have known these were on the way, I might not have just sunk £150 into some EVO Speedgoats. £150 made me wince but £170 is pretty unpalatable, I'll be honest. Loving Inov-8s, I ran a few ultras in their 'Parkrun' shoe, the Parkclaw which was a bit of a missed opportunity with the marketing I thought. Secretly their best shoe at a fraction of this cost.

[@Run4Adventure]

It's pretty pricey Alex! 😲 I think the world of running shoes has gone a little bit crazy at the moment. Hope the brands will come to their senses soon, thanks for watching the channel 🙏

[@alexhorne6300]

@@Run4Adventure no worries, it’s an excellent channel, keep up the good work!

[@Run4Adventure]

@@alexhorne6300 Thanks Alex that's appreciated 👍

[@albertotorres5345]

Look nice!!!

[@Run4Adventure]

I really like the look of the shoe, especially in the bright green colourway! 😎 Thanks for watching the channel it's really appreciated 🙏

[@dannyboyed]

Great video 👍. Didn't get on with the terraultras as zero drop and not enough cushion. Almost thought they'd nailed it with this one. But no..350g and I'm sorry what did you say? £170?🤯 That's just stupidity. Yeah,. Try again. Keep up the great content Lloyd and great to see you running 👍

[@Run4Adventure]

I felt the same about the Terraultra, I've never been a lover of a zero drop. To be fair the Weight hasn't been a problem, I know 350g isn't light for a running shoe but it doesn't feel heavy when you're running 🤔 But the price is definitely an issue!! I didn't know the price when I filmed the video and thought it would be more expensive than the Terraultra but I didn't think it would cost £170! Its such a shame because its going to stop a lot of runners trying the shoe 😔 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's really appreciated 🙏

[@dannyboyed]

@@Run4Adventure aye the weight is just about tolerable and probably wouldn't be noticed over an ultra as much as the bags o green money on my feet. For that price id have thought a carbon plate was in it or a movement tracking chip? I'd now be more keen on the North Face vectiv flight or what's coming out of Dynafit. One thing's for sure, this Trailfly Ultra is a conversation starter.

[@Run4Adventure]

@@dannyboyed It sure is Dan! I've never had so many comments about the price of a shoe. I think people are really shocked, me included 😲

[@danieljozefczyk8666]

When can I buy it and is it true to size?

[@Run4Adventure]

I found it true to size Daniel, I did mention that in the review 👍 I also mentioned in the review that the shoe is available on the Inov-8 website for Pre-order 😊

[@matthewconrad-jones8846]

Could have a been a Peregrine contender, but that price puts me off!

[@Run4Adventure]

Yeap it's such a Shame about the price! I think it will put people off the shoe 😔

[@jumpyl.h.8230]

It seems really a "bomb" 😝. Wonderful shoes in an amazing colour..... 🤔 like Kawasaky But the weight it''s so high,.. 😬 Aren't they?

[@Run4Adventure]

You're right it is very "Kawasaki!" 😊 350g is definitely not light for a running shoe but it really doesn't feel that heavy when you're running in it. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel as always 🙏

[@dewknow1315]

Price is a little high but I do have two pairs of the Hoka one one evo speed 🐐 at 160 a pop. 😂😂

[@Run4Adventure]

It's a pricey shoe unfortunately Dan! 😲 I think the running shoe world has gone a bit crazy at the moment when it comes to cost! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏

[@BuzzLightyeear]

Looks great. 190€ has to be a joke though? I can buy 2 pairs of very good trail runners on sale for that money.

[@Run4Adventure]

It's a nice feeling shoe but I know what you mean about the price! It's such a shame because its going to put people off trying them 😔 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's really appreciated 🙏

[@andrewwright3676]

They look good but the £170.00 price point is to much along with the weight. I’d like to see a picture of the shoes after 500 miles until then I will stick with Hoka

[@Run4Adventure]

It will be really interesting to see how the shoe holds up to mileage 🤔 Hopefully at £170 a pair it will hold up well Andrew! I'll be putting good mileage into the shoe and I'll keep you posted, thanks for watching the channel and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏

[@garyh8315]

Hhhhooooowwww much!! I am a tight northern git... On the shoe, looks great, but could crap and stones get caught up in that flex gap in the middle? Top review Loyd. So want to do some running on them hills, however limited to school hols, so will need to join the car park that will be the A30 from Exeter.

[@Run4Adventure]

I know Gary, it's pricey!! 😬 I thought exactly the same about the flex groove? I didn't have any issues with stones on my first run but I guess we'll find out as we put more miles into the shoe 🤔 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's really appreciated 🙏

[@AshRolls]

6mm drop and cushioning with inov-8 wide fit Insta-buy. £170... Oh. Love Inov-8 fit, the hokas are just too narrow. The guide rails hopefully won't spoil it. £170 is taking the piss though. The graphene stuff is just marketing hype. So torn on this one.

[@Run4Adventure]

I know Ash! 😲 When I find the video I hadn't had all the information sent through including the price. With the Terraultra being £145 I knew it would be more than that but I really didn't think it would be £170!! 🤔 Such a shame, it will definitely put a lot of people off. Thanks for watching the review and taking the time to comment 🙏

[@GustafHagel]

13:11 That's probably the biggest 6 mm I've ever seen! :D

[@Run4Adventure]

A little bit more than 6mm!😂 Thanks for watching the review I hope you enjoyed it 🙏

[@Frater369]

😂😂😂 the £170 pricetag is a joke and thats being polite. One consistent thing about inov8 though is their over priced products! When I ran fells years ago inov8 was a brand I used but always disappointed. Tried again last year and same again.... disappointment! Treads that wear down too quick, hot spots in uppers that blister colonies love to thrive in just a few of the many areas of said disappointment. Brands like VJ are much better in comparison on rocky routes with even stickier more grippy rubber. On this shoe looking at moving up the ranks in the long distance trail market they are blatantly mimicking Hoka and cheekily charging more!!! Laughable move by inov8 in my opinion.... Look, if you are going to mimic another major successful brands products then it has to be at a lower price. Dear oh dear.....overpriced, overhyped..... and believing their own hype unfortunately. That shoe is nowhere near £170 worth..... not even close. On a positive note, great video as always with awesome presentation and editing. Beautiful scenery too 👌🏻

[@BanjoStu]

As a northerner who runs on fells I'm supposed to like Inov8, but like you, I've never really got on with them. Agree that £170 is VERY steep. Appreciate the R&D costs when trying new things but even so, £140 max in my eyes, and even that would be expensive.

[@dannyboyed]

You've just nailed it for me.👍

[@Run4Adventure]

It's such a shame the shoe has been priced at £170, it will definitely put a lot of people off the shoe! 😔 When I filmed I didn't actually know the price. With the Terraultra being £145 I knew it would be more than that but I never thought it would be £170!! 😲 The running shoe world really has gone crazy at the moment when it comes to prices. Hopefully it will calm down soon 🤔 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's really appreciated 🙏

[@chrisjellett217]

Just take my money

[@Run4Adventure]

A very interesting shoe Chris and very different for Inov-8 😊 Thanks for watching!

[@SweetFi]

Too expensive

[@Run4Adventure]

It's pretty Pricey Juzio! I could believe it when I found out the price was £170! 😯 It's a shame because its a really good shoe. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 🙏

[@SweetFi]

@@Run4Adventure I will be waiting for next review after more miles. Best wishes from Poland 🇵🇱

[@mangrovelovingpenguin]

Expensive shoes these Innov8 are . And Innov8 copied from Hoka.

[@Run4Adventure]

Not the cheapest shoes unfortunately! I think the whole of the running shoe industry has copied Hoka if you think about it 🤔 Thanks for watching the channel and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏