Launched in early April 2022, the PARKCLAW G 280 is our ultimate road-to-trail running shoe, designed for adventure from the door. Available in five colourways, the hybrid shoe has got off to a flying start, proving popular with runners of all abilities seeking versatility in their footwear.
INDEPENDENT REVIEWS
“I haven’t experienced a shoe quite this grippy in a long time and right now this is the grippiest shoe I am running in – and I love it for it” – Trail & Kale
“A fun shoe with a fast feel” – Ultra Running Magazine (US), Sept/Oct 2022 issue
“A winning combination” – Runner’s World USA, Fall Shoe Guide 2022
“Light, grippy horizon-broadening shoes” – Trail Running Magazine, issue June/July 2022
“A go-anywhere option that should, thanks to the durability of Graphene, just keep on going” – Athletics Weekly, May 2022
"A most versatile shoe, equally at home on roads or trails. The PARKCLAW 280 has an energetic, agile and well cushioned ride on all surfaces I have run it on" - Road Trail Run
“For those interested in making more of their routes multi-terrain, or beginners looking for shoe for almost all eventualities, the PARKCLAW G 280 delivers in spades” – Runner’s World UK
“An everyday trainer with the character of a competition shoe” – XC-Run
“The first hybrid road-to-trail shoe to benefit from the remarkable properties of Graphene fully justifies its price point and claims of comfort and versatility” – Run ABC
“The perfect shoe that can adapt from road to trail and back again” – Here We Are Running
“A one-stop shop of a running shoe. Does the tricky task of being both for trails and roads extremely well” – Run 4 Adventure
“Extremely solid door to trail shoe. A cool thing, a shoe with character all its own” – Trail Magazin, Germany
“If you’re looking for a shoe for mainly hard-packed trail with a bit of road, get these on your feet” – The Determined Runner
“I loved how light, almost invisible, it felt on my feet. Such was the responsiveness, at times it almost felt as if I wasn’t wearing shoes at all” – RunUltra
“Nice, enjoyable, bouncy ride”– The Run Testers
“They’re spot on for the kind of running lots of us would like to do - A bit of everything, all in one run” – Lonely Goat
“Love the outsole. INOV8 don’t mess around with outsoles” – Seth de Moor
“These are rapidly becoming our new favourite runners” – The Gear Loop
“This shoe can easily handle road-to-trail/trail-to-road transitions with only small changes in its personality” – Doctors of Running
“I had a lot of fun in the PARKCLAW G 280 and will be keeping it in my rotation. A good gateway shoe into inov-8, a way to get you into the brand”– Ginger Runner
"If you're searching for a grippy, durable road-to-trail training shoe, the PARKCLAW G 280 should definitely be on your radar" - American Trail Running Association
"A genuine hybrid shoe that is comfortable on roads and on a wide range of trail surfaces" - Run 247
“Wearing a high stack, but looking for more agility, more ground feel, without losing comfort? This shoe might be for you” – Born to Run Coach
“Through each run, the Graphene sole not only stayed grippy as advertised, but rarely slipped, even on those wet and hazardous rocks” - Run Oregon
“Do exactly what they are designed for. Our testing found they’re more focused on the trail than the road” – Ultrarunner Magazine
“The layout of these lugs is rather like a mountain bike tyre – with lugs where you will need more grip when cornering” – Advnture
MORE ABOUT PARKCLAW G 280
Featuring Graphene – the world’s strongest material – in the rubber outsole and foam midsole, the PARKCLAW G 280 road-to-trail running shoe delivers outstanding performance and enhanced durability, with zero compromise.
The G-GRIP rubber outsole boasts 98 cleats per shoe – all 4mm in length – that serve up both a claw-like trail grip and a smooth on-road ride.Above that, the G-FLY foam midsole – combined with a raised 8mm drop – propels 25% more energy return for a fast-feel stride enhanced with cushioning and comfort.
In both cases, the Graphene imparts its unbeatable strength to ensure the rubber and foam retain their incredible powers for longer.
A light and breathable, yet durably engineered, mesh upper further enhances the all-round comfort, while the super-springy BOOMERANG footbed delivers yet more bounce and cushioning.
It is designed for adventure from the door, allowing runners to turn off the road, escape the grey, and unearth their inner wild side. Get behind the design of the PARKCLAW G 280 in this Q&A with our footwear team.
REVIEWS BY RETAILERS & EVENT PARTNERS
“A bit of a game-changer. It’s such a versatile shoe that it can be used on all types of trail terrain competently, as well as road. They could also be the perfect running shoe to pack on holiday when space is at a premium and you want one shoe to cope with all running!” – Northern Runner
“Delivers the goods in every department – comfort, protection, cushioning, grip and performance. We’re seriously impressed” – Sportsshoes
“A seemingly mild-mannered shoe that comes alive on the move” – Pennine Trails
BRAND AMBASSADOR AND RUNNER IMPRESSIONS
“The best trail shoes I’ve ever worn… by far. Light, comfortable, responsive. And they stick to wet grass and mud like glue, even on steep slopes” – Vassos Alexander, sports radio presenter, author and ultra runner
“Really impressed at how comfy and cushioned they are, especially on forest tracks. Made me feel full of bounce, that I’m sure didn’t come from within!” – Nicky Spinks, off-road running legend
“It doesn’t matter whether I’m on the road, on great trails, or in the mountains, this shoe inspires me again and again” – Luzia Buehler, Swiss trail runner, 5th place UTMB 2021
“One of my favourites so far from inov-8. My work means I travel a lot, and the PARKCLAW G 280 is a shoe I can throw in my bag, confident I can use on every terrain” – Jay Morton, adventurer, runner and mountaineer
