The all-conquering TUG G 270 (renamed TRAILFLY G 270) has won FOUR major TRAIL RUNNING SHOE OF THE YEAR awards.
The first comes from Runner’s World UK, who picked it as their number-one choice in the 2020 Gear Awards.
The experts at the widely-respected publication said: “They’re so adaptable… there’s something for everyone. We’ve worn them for long, slow plods and hilly 10k races and they’ve not let us down yet.” Full review.
The shoe has also won BEST NEW TRAIL RUNNING SHOE OF THE YEAR from Women’s Running.
They said: “Just 360-degree comfort! The foam in the midsole performed well over various terrain, feeling soft and springy. Serious trail runners need brilliant grip, and the Graphene-Grip is really strong.” Full review.
On top of that, it has been named BEST OVERALL SHOE by Believe In The Run (USA) in their Best In Gear 2020 Awards. Full list of winners.
Believe In The Run said: “A do-it-all beast, yet it stays away from classic heavy-duty trail shoe pitfalls — this is no chunky monkey. We also praise the incredible durability and name inov-8’s Graphene Grip the best trail outsole in the game right now.”
And, most recently, it was named TRAIL SHOE OF THE YEAR by Road Trail Run (USA). Full list of winners.
Road Trail Run said: “The TUG G 270 has incredible versatility. It also has great substance for such a light shoe and a lively ride.”
The TUG G 270 (renamed TRAILFLY G 270) has been named BEST OVERALL SHOE by Believe In The Run (USA) in their Best In Gear 2020 Awards.
Launched in July, the TUG G 270 is the ultimate running shoe for big trail miles. An evolution of the award-winning TUG G 260, we made several small, yet crucially detailed, improvements that deliver more grip, more bounce, more cushioning, more comfort, more everything.
Featuring an improved use of our pioneering Graphene-Grip rubber and a new plush cushioning foam that delivers greater energy return for longer, the TUG G 270 has won hordes of trail and ultra running fans across the world. Read more reviews.
It was also worn by ambassador Damian Hall when setting an incredible new record time for the 268-mile Pennine Way – Great Britain’s oldest and toughest National Trail. Read Damian’s story.
The TUG G 270 was named number 1 in the list of Top-10 Trail Running Shoes of 2020 lists published by both SportShoes and Wired.
HOLD THE PRESS…… The TUG G 270 has won the EDITOR’S CHOICE AWARD from Runner’s World USA, who said: “Versatile for training and racing the TUG G 270 outs the nimble, springy ride of a lightweight road shoe on a grippy, trail-ready outsole.”
Damian Hall who wore the TUG G 270 shoes to run the 268-mile Pennine Way in a record time of 61 hours 35 mins.
