Inov-8 X-Talon 212 v2

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    Overview

    The X-Talon 212 is a neutral lightweight trail running shoe family from Inov-8.

    The X-Talon 212 v2 is a model designed specifically for muddy conditions. It's the latest model in the family, has a breathable construction design, and was released in 2020. As a neutral support shoe, it's suitable for runners with neutral pronation.

    According to our analysis of prices across the internet, at current rates it's just below the median price of running shoes.

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    Weight
    Weight
    213 g
    M: 204 g
    W: 170 g
    11 g
    Forefoot
    Forefoot
    7 mm
    M: 18 mm
    W: 16 mm
    23 mm
    Heel to toe drop
    Heel to toe drop
    6 mm
    3 mm
    8 mm
    Heel
    Heel
    13 mm
    M: 21 mm
    W: 19 mm
    31 mm
    Terrain
    Terrain
    MudTrail    		MudTrailMudSnow/iceTrailMudSnow/iceTrailMudTrailMudSnow/iceTrail
    Brand
    Brand
    Inov-8    		HokaSalomonSalomonSalomonScarpa
    Support Type
    Support Type
    Neutral    		NeutralNeutral
    		Stability
    Pronation Type
    Pronation Type
    Neutral pronation    		Neutral pronationNeutral pronation
    Strike Type
    Strike Type
    Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike    		Fore/Midfoot strikeFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike
    Arch Type
    Arch Type
    High arch    		High archHigh arch
    Shoe Type
    Shoe Type
    Lightweight    		LightweightLow dropMaximalist
    Breathable
    Breathable
    Techs
    Techs
    		Gore-Tex
    		Gore-Tex
    Waterproofings
    Waterproofings
    		Waterproof
    		Waterproof
    Environmental Characteristics
    Environmental Characteristics
    		Vegan Ⓥ
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    Inov-8 X-Talon 212 v2 characteristics and specifications

    Characteristics
    SportsRunning (+2168)
    TerrainMud (+100)Trail (+552)
    BrandInov-8 (+38)
    Support TypeNeutral (+1705)
    Pronation TypeNeutral pronation (+1678)
    Strike TypeFore/Midfoot strike (+1199)Heel strike (+1178)
    Arch TypeHigh arch (+1625)
    Shoe TypeLightweight (+442)
    FitMedium toe box (+920)
    FeaturesBreathable (+817)
    EventsFell running (+59)Obstacle course racing (+168)
    ColorwaysBlue, Blue / Navy Blue, Blue / Orange, Navy / Yellow, Red / Yellow
    Specificationsvs Average
    Model
    v2
    Released
    May 2020
    Measurements
    Weight
    213 g
    Heel to toe drop
    6 mm
    Heel
    13 mm
    Forefoot
    7 mm

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