Inov8 RocFly G 390 Walking Boots

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I didn’t think it was possible to make walking boots anymore comfortable than Inov-8 had already done with the Roclite range, but they’ve out done themselves with these. As soon as I put them on they felt good, I didn’t feel they needed any wearing in and went straight out for a 22 miles walk. I arrived home without sore feet or any blisters. I’m very impressed. Inov-8 RocFly G 390 boots The “Graphene Grip” rubber really is incredibly robust, paired with the “G-Fly” foam and you have a strong and grippy sole that’s adaptable to the trail, and still provides a lot of cushioning I have been able to adjust the laces to give a good and secure fit. The ankle area is cushioned and fairly supportive. This is a summer hiking boot, rather than a winter boot, so I don’t feel the need for a rigidly supportive ankle area.

The lower the number on our scale, the narrower the fit, which ensures minimal internal movement of the foot when running fast on technical terrain. Shoes with the higher numbers on our scale will suit athletes with a wider foot and those wanting that extra comfort in the toe box. This wider toe box allows the toes to splay for increased stability when lifting heavy weights. It’s also perfect for longer runs and races when toes begin to swell.My typical measure of a thru-hiking shoe is how much I dread putting it on on day 5. I’ve yet to get the ROCFLY G 390s on a 5-day trip, but can say that on a 3-day trip, not only did I not dread putting them on, I actually didn’t want to take them off. I looked towards brands of trainers and trail shoes that I already had and thought about how these worked for me and were fit for purpose. inov-8 was a brand that had always impressed me and although on the more expensive side, I believed you pay for quality. Inov-8 athlete James Forrest recently set an epic off roads record over the highest peaks in Scotland in them during a 500-mile adventure that took 16 days,15 hours & 39 minutes. You can watch his video take here. G-FLY™ foam is not the only patent-pending technology used by inov-8 on the ROCFLY™ G 390, with GRAPHENE-GRIP™ and ADAPTER-FLEX™ also included. Comparison below for the sole designs available on Inov-8s Roclite 345 and 400 boots. Roclite G 345 sole on the left and the Roclite Pro G 400 sole on the right

The upshot? More bounce, more flex, longer strides. You can walk further, in more comfort, for longer. And the durability of graphene in theory means those benefits won’t fade away anytime soon. Go the distance: The foam gives 25% more energy return. Laboratory tests show that even when the foam is aged to mimic extensive use, it still delivers more energy return than some unaged foams. Athletes testing the foam said it was still performing well after 1,200km – double the industry standard.As soon as you get these on, you can instantly tell how comfortable and well-cushioned they are. They support the ankle but are so light you feel like you have slippers on. Out-of-the-box comfort! INOV-8 ROCFLY™ G 390: WORLD FIRST GRAPHENE SOLE HIKING BOOTS. Our HIKING section bring us today the Premiere of the world first graphene technology hiking boots: inov-8 supercharge a Graphene revolution. A revolutionary boot like no other, the ROCFLY™ G 390 from inov-8 uses a unique Graphene-infused G-FLY™ foam that supercharges your feet so you can hike further than ever before. Lightweight footwear is really popular for through-hikers and ultralight hikers, but has not had a good reputation for lasting very long. Inov-8 have over come this by adding Graphene to their soles and I’ve found this will more than double the mileage they’ll probably do. Inov-8 Roclite G 345 GTX boots sole wear after 1200 miles

Amongst its many testers has been inov-8 ambassador James Forrest, who recently used the ROCFLY™ G 390 boots to set a new record time for a solo and self-supported hike of Great Britain’s National Three Peaks. Inov-8 are well respected in making lightweight running footwear and many people have found these good for hiking in as well. So Inov-8 have reacted to this demand by adding specialist hiking footwear to their range.

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The laces are a good length, nice to use and strong. They adjust the boots to fit the foot well with the laces running through holes with one pair of hooks at the top. So it’s easy to loosen the boots when putting them on and taking them off. Gaiters The shoe features an "Adapter Flex" groove in the midfoot unique to Inov-8. I was worried that it would cause some instability or awkwardness on the trail, but I honestly never noticed it during my hikes. The shoe features enough rigidity through the midfoot that it wasn't an awkward sensation and I do feel like it allowed me to adapt to awkward terrain. The G 390 also has a surprising amount of flexibility for a hiking boot that makes it almost feel like a trail runner, which I think runners will find very appealing. Our SportsShoes Running and Hiking ambassador, Ben Mounsey, has been busy putting the new inov-8 ROCFLY G 390 hiking shoesto the test; Inov-8 has designed a hiking boot that includes both GRAPHENE-GRIP™ rubber sole for traction on trails and G-FLY™ Graphene foam – which is said to deliver “25% greater energy return”. Vertical grooves cut into the rubber allow the foot’s metatarsal bones to move more independently, aiding adaptability and flexible grip when hiking over uneven terrain

The world-first foam is scientifically proven to deliver 25% greater energy return and retain its optimum levels of underfoot rebound and cushioning for longer, thanks to the infusion of the planet’s strongest wonder material.

Longer lasting: Laboratory tests show that even when the G-FLY foam is aged to mimic extensive use, it still delivers more energy return than some unaged foams. Testing shows it still performs strongly after 1,200km – double the industry standard. The foam gives 25% more energy return. Laboratory tests show that even when the foam is aged to mimic extensive use, it still delivers more energy return than some unaged foams. The Inov-8 RocFly G 390 boots are not designed to be waterproof but are meant to be very breathable, so do not have a waterproof membrane in. I like this because I’ve had a number of waterproof linings fail in new boots within a few hundred miles and this makes the boots useless. They are not longer waterproof but do not breathe well either, so my feet can get wet and take days to dry. Inov-8 RocFly G 390 boots Mesh The lower the number on the scale, the narrower the fit, which ensures minimal internal movement of the foot when running fast on technical terrain. Shoes with the higher numbers on the scale will suit athletes with a wider foot and those wanting that extra comfort in the toe box. This wider toe box allows the toes to splay for increased stability when lifting heavy weights. It's also perfect for longer runs and races when toes begin to swell.