“If you want a lightweight shoe with excellent grip and some underfoot protection that is suitable for both off-road training and racing then check out the X-TALON 230.”

That is the view of Dave Taylor (The Fell Running Guide), who has been testing one of our newest additions to the X-TALON running shoe range for several weeks. Read his full review, which includes more photos like the one above, plus videos.

“Not only have inov-8 released the perfect trail/fell/mountain racing shoe, they have well and truly moved the goalposts and changed the game within the trail running community.” A stellar review from trail running blogger David Miller. Read the full review.

“INOV8 have succeeded in improving both the grip and comfort when adding the X-TALON 230 option to this shoe range.” Run 247 put the 230 under its testing microscope. Read the full review.

“The new added protection and STICKYGRIP is most certainly a winner – extra grip is always good, especially on wet rock.” That is the view