INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2

The inov8 Mudtalon Speed V2 is a aggressive trail running shoe with STICKYGRIP rubber, 8 mm lugs, and quick-drain upper designed for muddy, technical trail racing.

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#34 of 174 shoes by score5 video reviews

$150

Cheaper than 70% of shoes · category average ≈ $167

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Key specs

Weight: 266 g
Drop: 4 mm
Heel Stack: 11 mm
Forefoot Stack: 7 mm

Best for: Faster paced trail training and short technical races in muddy conditions

Spec profile

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Strengths

LightnessGrip

Weak points

Cushioning

Cushioning
11 mm
Lightness
266 gTop 22%
Grip
8 mmTop 1%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
4 mm
Affordability
$150Top 38%

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

$150

October 2025

266 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Muddy & soft technical trails

Faster paced trail training and short technical races in muddy conditions

Cushioning

4 mm

11 mm

7 mm

POWERFLOW PRO lightweight responsive foam

Grip & protection

STICKYGRIP™ rubber with aggressive 8mm lugs

Upper & fit

6 mm BOOMERANG footbed

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On the terrain

How INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2 should behave on each kind of ground, estimated from lug depth, stack height, weight and outsole rubber. Pick a ground to see what decides it.

Pick a ground							Average
INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2							71

FlatPacked, runnable trail

Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.

INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V243

Cushioning20/40
Lightness23/35
Smooth roll0/25

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The INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2 was released in October 2025.

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$150Score 93+8

Better than INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2 at:

A higher overall score (93 vs 85)
More cushioning (44 vs 11 mm heel stack)

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Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Salomon

$150Score 90+5

Better than INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2 at:

A higher overall score (90 vs 85)
More cushioning (39 vs 11 mm heel stack)

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Kiprun Kipsummit Max

Kiprun

$150Score 86+1

Better than INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2 at:

More cushioning (39 vs 11 mm heel stack)

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Popular Comparisons

Compare the INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2 with other top trail running shoes from leading brands, including INOV-8 for the ultimate trail running experience.

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Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Strengths

LightnessGrip

Weak points

Cushioning

Cushioning
11 mm
Lightness
266 gTop 22%
Grip
8 mmTop 1%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
4 mm
Affordability
$150Top 38%

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