INOV-8 TrailFly Max

The inov8 INOV-8 TrailFly Max is a cushioned trail running shoe with Flyspeed Pro foam, graphene grip, and 4mm lugs designed for long-distance trail running and ultras.

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$170

Pricier than 57% of shoes · category average ≈ $167

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Key specs

Weight: 280 g
Drop: 6 mm
Heel Stack: 35 mm
Forefoot Stack: 29 mm

Best for: Long distance trail running, endurance runs and ultramarathons

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

Balanced profile: around the category average in every spec.

Cushioning
35 mmTop 43%
Lightness
280 gTop 39%
Grip
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
Affordability
$170

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

$170

2025

280 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Hard-packed & rocky trails

Long distance trail running, endurance runs and ultramarathons

Cushioning

6 mm

35 mm

29 mm

FLYSPEED PRO nitrogen-infused foam

Grip & protection

G-GRIP graphene-infused rubber with 4mm lugs

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On the terrain

How INOV-8 TrailFly Max 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.

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INOV-8 TrailFly Max							57

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

INOV-8 TrailFly Max75

Cushioning31/40
Lightness19/35
Smooth roll25/25

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The INOV-8 TrailFly Max was released in 2025.

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A higher overall score (91 vs 81)
More cushioning (44 vs 35 mm heel stack)

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Better than INOV-8 TrailFly Max at:

A higher overall score (90 vs 81)
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$170Score 85+4

Better than INOV-8 TrailFly Max at:

A higher overall score (85 vs 81)
A lighter option (45 g less)
A lower drop (4 vs 6 mm)

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Compare the INOV-8 TrailFly Max 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

Balanced profile: around the category average in every spec.

Cushioning
35 mmTop 43%
Lightness
280 gTop 39%
Grip
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
Affordability
$170

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