INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2 vs Salomon Pulsar

INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2

$150

Salomon Pulsar

£135

Quick verdict

INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2

$150

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (85 vs 72)
A lighter option (15 g less)
A lower drop (4 vs 6 mm)
Deeper lugs for grip (8 vs 4 mm)

Salomon Pulsar

£135

The better pick if you want:

More cushioning (29 vs 11 mm heel stack)

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

INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2· leads in 2

LightnessGrip

Salomon Pulsar· leads in 1

Cushioning

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
11 mm
29 mm
Lightness
266 gTop 22%
281 gTop 41%
Grip
8 mmTop 1%
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
4 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$150Top 38%
$150Top 38%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2 vs Salomon Pulsar

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (13)

Essentials

$150

£135

October 2025

2025

266 g

281 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Muddy & soft technical trails

mixed trail, smooth & rocky paths

Faster paced trail training and short technical races in muddy conditions

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Cushioning

4 mm

6 mm

11 mm

29 mm

7 mm

23 mm

POWERFLOW PRO lightweight responsive foam

optiFOAM² / superfoam cushioning

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Moderate cushioning with energy return

Grip & protection

STICKYGRIP™ rubber with aggressive 8mm lugs

All Terrain Contagrip® rubber with moderate lugs

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High foot protection

Upper & fit

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Synthetic/textile mesh with SensiFit™

6 mm BOOMERANG footbed

Standard sockliner

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On the terrain

How INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2 vs Salomon Pulsar 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
Salomon Pulsar							54

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

Salomon Pulsar64

Cushioning20/40
Lightness19/35
Smooth roll25/25

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INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2

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Visual Comparison

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Which offers better value: INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2 vs Salomon Pulsar?

For value comparison: The INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2 ($150) provides premium features compared to the Salomon Pulsar ($150). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2 or the Salomon Pulsar?

Both came out in 2025.

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Hoka

$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)

Compare with INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2

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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Shoes

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

INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2· leads in 2

LightnessGrip

Salomon Pulsar· leads in 1

Cushioning

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
11 mm
29 mm
Lightness
266 gTop 22%
281 gTop 41%
Grip
8 mmTop 1%
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
4 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$150Top 38%
$150Top 38%

Pick a ground

Average

INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2

Salomon Pulsar

INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2 vs Salomon Pulsar

INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2

Salomon Pulsar

Quick verdict

Spec profile