Innov8 X-Talon 190
Many running shoe companies are now doing what Innov8 has been doing for a very long time. Creating a well designed minimalist running shoe. Innov8 running shoes are designed to fit the mold of the body's natural bio-mechanics. The X-T 190 has a snug, intimate, low-to-the ground fit of the foot that feels very natural. Of course trying on the shoe and buying the correct size helps. They have an arrow system for their shoes. With 3 Arrows being the most support, and Zero being the least. The X-Talon 190 have 1 Arrow support. In other words, a 3mm heel to toe drop (very minimal, with only the bare-grip edging out the 190 @ Zero heel to toe) The X-Talon 190 fit like a glove and are extremely flexible. I can twist, contort, touch the heel to the toe, and roll them into them into a ball. That kind of flexible. If I hadn't glanced down to see those bright cherry red shoes on my feet, I would have thought I was wearing nothing at all! These shoes are super light. They are my first pair of minimalist running shoes. I already run rather light on my feet on the trail and was ready for the transition. I love that low to the ground feel. Being able to feel every niche on the trail. But, they are not for everybody. If you are heavy on your feet and strike your heels, you will have difficulty
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transitioning. But, anybody can do it, it just takes some time. The X-Talon 190 have deep, flexible lugs, about 3/8'' deep. but do not provide much foot protection. Be aware of sharp rocks, and other objects. You feel everything on the ground, and you will get stabbed by one or two sharp rocks!. But, they are just so incredibly fun. When I first headed out on the trail I was digging though sharp turns and clawing my way up the steep ascents. It was pouring rain (just to my luck) and what better way to break in these steeds than with an 8mile trail run in the pouring rain? The lugs on these shoes resemble a football cleat more so than a trail running shoe! but hey, why not? I had total confidence charging down the very steep descents. Just knowing my footing would stick. I couldn't stop thinking of this commercial!. http://youtu.be/5aRHJIMVKDg IThis was my first real minimalist shoe. I realized that I had relearned how to run to some extent. I always knew that I could and had read many articles containing the proper methods on how run minimalist. But couldn't always implement the technique. Why so? Because gone is the heel support. Gone is that heavily cushioned heel that allowed me, enabled me, to strike on my heel. Of course, there is still much work to be done, but I'm on the right track. With the X-Talon 190, I am forced to implement great tchnique that I have always longed to perfect. This shoe was designed for a forefoot striker, and you have no other option but to lean slightly forward and become an expert of proper running form. I absolutely love these shoes.
Many running shoe companies are now doing what Innov8 has been doing for a very long time. Creating a well designed minimalist running shoe. Innov8 running shoes are designed to fit the mold of the body's natural bio-mechanics. The X-T 190 has a snug, intimate, low-to-the ground fit of the foot that feels very natural. Of course trying on the shoe and buying the correct size helps. They have an arrow system for their shoes. With 3 Arrows being the most support, and Zero being the least. The X-Talon 190 have 1 Arrow support. In other words, a 3mm heel to toe drop (very minimal, with only the bare-grip edging out the 190 @ Zero heel to toe) The X-Talon 190 fit like a glove and are extremely flexible. I can twist, contort, touch the heel to the toe, and roll them into them into a ball. That kind of flexible. If I hadn't glanced down to see those bright cherry red shoes on my feet, I would have thought I was wearing nothing at all! These shoes are super light. They are my first pair of minimalist running shoes. I already run rather light on my feet on the trail and was ready for the transition. I love that low to the ground feel. Being able to feel every niche on the trail. But, they are not for everybody. If you are heavy on your feet and strike your heels, you will have difficulty 
transitioning. But, anybody can do it, it just takes some time. The X-Talon 190 have deep, flexible lugs, about 3/8'' deep. but do not provide much foot protection. Be aware of sharp rocks, and other objects. You feel everything on the ground, and you will get stabbed by one or two sharp rocks!. But, they are just so incredibly fun. When I first headed out on the trail I was digging though sharp turns and clawing my way up the steep ascents. It was pouring rain (just to my luck) and what better way to break in these steeds than with an 8mile trail run in the pouring rain? The lugs on these shoes resemble a football cleat more so than a trail running shoe! but hey, why not? I had total confidence charging down the very steep descents. Just knowing my footing would stick. I couldn't stop thinking of this commercial!. http://youtu.be/5aRHJIMVKDg IThis was my first real minimalist shoe. I realized that I had relearned how to run to some extent. I always knew that I could and had read many articles containing the proper methods on how run minimalist. But couldn't always implement the technique. Why so? Because gone is the heel support. Gone is that heavily cushioned heel that allowed me, enabled me, to strike on my heel. Of course, there is still much work to be done, but I'm on the right track. With the X-Talon 190, I am forced to implement great tchnique that I have always longed to perfect. This shoe was designed for a forefoot striker, and you have no other option but to lean slightly forward and become an expert of proper running form. I absolutely love these shoes. 
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