INOV-8 Mudtalon Zero V2

The inov8 Mudtalon Zero V2 is a grippy zero-drop trail shoe with aggressive lugs, STICKYGRIP rubber, and FLYSPEED PRO cushioning designed for muddy technical trail and fell running.

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#24 of 174 shoes by score5 video reviews

$160

Cheaper than 54% of shoes · category average ≈ $167

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Key specs

Weight: 242 g
Drop: 0 mm
Heel Stack: 12 mm
Forefoot Stack: 12 mm

Best for: Short to medium distance muddy trail races, fell running, and technical training runs

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…).

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Strengths

LightnessGrip

Weak points

Cushioning

Cushioning
12 mm
Lightness
242 gTop 10%
Grip
8 mmTop 1%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
0 mm
Affordability
$160

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

$160

October 2025

242 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Muddy & soft technical trails

Short to medium distance muddy trail races, fell running, and technical training runs

Cushioning

0 mm

12 mm

FLYSPEED PRO nitrogen-infused foam

Grip & protection

STICKYGRIP™ rubber with aggressive 8mm lugs

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On the terrain

How INOV-8 Mudtalon Zero 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 Zero V2							74

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

INOV-8 Mudtalon Zero V249

Cushioning20/40
Lightness29/35
Smooth roll0/25

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

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Popular Comparisons

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

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

Strengths

LightnessGrip

Weak points

Cushioning

Cushioning
12 mm
Lightness
242 gTop 10%
Grip
8 mmTop 1%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
0 mm
Affordability
$160

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INOV-8 Mudtalon Zero V2

INOV-8 Mudtalon Zero V2

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