There are certain shoes that I always look forward to slipping on before I head out for a run and I may have discovered my all-time favorite…the inov8 Road-X Lite 155s. I did have my early doubts though… I had always wanted to try a pair of inov8s due to their philosophy, minimal uppers, low profile, and rave reviews, but they always ran a little too narrow for my foot. My good friend Patton convinced my to give these a try and told me I would love them…actually he told Isis and she got these for my birthday. (She’s awesome like that)
As soon as I grabbed these guys out of the box I was shocked how light they were! The 155s come in under 6oz. for a US Men’s Size 10. I slipped on the shoes and held my breath trying to make my foot as narrow as possible. Let me tell you…the toe box is roomy! One of the roomiest “minimal” shoes I have ever tried. The total feel of these shoes is amazing. Although minimal, they still provide ample cushioning. These shoes are extremely level too…coming in with a 3mm drop from heel to toe. Oh yeah…couldn’t wait to take these guys out on the road.
I took them out for my first run and have never looked back. I’ve put these shoes through the ringer and haven’t found a single thing I would change…which is a pretty big statement for myself. In fact, many of my enduraLAB runners have purchased these shoes and have had the same feelings. One of the biggest concerns that I hear when someone first looks at the shoe is the extremely flat sole. I can say that I have worn these all over and haven’t had one slip. As far as distance is concerned, I wouldn’t think twice about wearing these in a marathon. That being said, I also believe my running form is where it needs to be to do this.
Overall, these have become one of my favorite shoes and I have rocked these over a lot of miles and in a ton of CrossFit WODs. If you’re looking for a lightweight, level, low-profile, and minimal shoe…look no further. Where can you get yourself a pair of these shoes? Give Patton a call over at Natural Running Store and use the code “RUNNINGCOUPLE” for 10% off and free shipping!
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