INOV-8 Trailtalon vs La Sportiva Bushido III

INOV-8 Trailtalon

$160

La Sportiva Bushido III

$160

Quick verdict

INOV-8 Trailtalon

$160

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (86 vs 63)
A lighter option (24 g less)
More cushioning (31 vs 19 mm heel stack)

La Sportiva Bushido III

$160

The better pick if you want:

No clear advantage on the specs we track.

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 Trailtalon· leads in 3

CushioningLightnessGrip

La Sportiva Bushido III· leads in none

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
31 mm
19 mm
Lightness
276 gTop 34%
300 g
Grip
6 mmTop 3%
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$160
$160

Technical Specifications

Compare features between INOV-8 Trailtalon vs La Sportiva Bushido III

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (13)

Essentials

$160

2025

276 g

300 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

All trails, wet and muddy terrain

rocky, technical and loose mountain trails

Everyday trail running on mixed terrain

Technical mountain trails, rocky and volcanic ground, skyrunning

Cushioning

6 mm

31 mm

19 mm

25 mm

13 mm

POWERFLOW PRO midsole with Boomerang footbed

Low-profile EVA midsole for ground feel and stability on uneven terrain

Springy and stable ride

Firm, low and stable ride with plenty of ground feel

Grip & protection

Graphene-Grip graphene-infused rubber

Bi-compound La Sportiva FriXion® rubber with 4 mm lugs

Protective toe cap and stable platform

Compressed EVA forefoot rock guard and a protective toe cap

6 mm multidirectional lugs

Sticky FriXion® rubber for grip on dry and wet rock

Upper & fit

Breathable mesh with protective overlays

Snug, protective mesh upper with a wrap-around fit

6 mm Boomerang footbed

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Anatomical fit with roomy toe box

Precise, close-fitting midfoot wrap for control on technical ground

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On the terrain

How INOV-8 Trailtalon vs La Sportiva Bushido III 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 Trailtalon							73
La Sportiva Bushido III							54

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

INOV-8 Trailtalon52

Cushioning24/40
Lightness20/35
Smooth roll8/25

La Sportiva Bushido III58

Cushioning20/40
Lightness13/35
Smooth roll25/25

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Which offers better value: INOV-8 Trailtalon vs La Sportiva Bushido III?

For value comparison: The INOV-8 Trailtalon ($160) provides premium features compared to the La Sportiva Bushido III ($160). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the INOV-8 Trailtalon or the La Sportiva Bushido III?

Both came out in 2025.

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$160Score 88+2

Better than INOV-8 Trailtalon at:

More cushioning (42 vs 31 mm heel stack)
A lower drop (4 vs 6 mm)

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INOV-8 Mudtalon Zero V2

INOV-8

$160Score 87+1

Better than INOV-8 Trailtalon at:

A lighter option (34 g less)
A lower drop (0 vs 6 mm)

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Asics Blazeblast

Asics

$160Score 86

Better than INOV-8 Trailtalon at:

A lighter option (24 g less)
More cushioning (43 vs 31 mm heel stack)

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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

INOV-8 Trailtalon· leads in 3

CushioningLightnessGrip

La Sportiva Bushido III· leads in none

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
31 mm
19 mm
Lightness
276 gTop 34%
300 g
Grip
6 mmTop 3%
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$160
$160

Pick a ground

Average

INOV-8 Trailtalon

La Sportiva Bushido III

INOV-8 Trailtalon vs La Sportiva Bushido III

INOV-8 Trailtalon

La Sportiva Bushido III

Quick verdict

Spec profile