Inov-8 Men's mudroc 280 Trail Running Shoe

Reviews of Inov-8 Men's mudroc 280 Trail Running Shoe

1.) Sizing scheme is way off
Reviewed by: Joaquin California
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I ordered my normal size and width in this shoe, and it was 1 to 1-1/2 sizes off in both width and length. Very narrow for a D width shoe, which is what I ordered for the INOV-8. These would be narrows in any other shoe. I normally run in Asics or New Balance, sometimes Nike or Adidas, and thought I would try a new shoe. Now this is a racing shoe but this would be too tight (narrow) for a track cleat!, yet its a distance running shoe. Fit almost like a rock climbing shoe but even then too tight. I could barely get it on, yet it fit my girlfriend perfectly who is a size and half smaller than me, and has a narrow foot. So I think the sizing for this shoe may be up 1 to 1-1/2 sizes off, and the width is certainly more narrow than a D, by comparison to any other running shoe sold in the U.S. that I've tried on. Even Nikes, that run a little narrow on me at times, are much wider than these.

That said the shoe seems very nice - very light to hold, and seems well constructed. Maybe the fit was intended to be tight, but this is so tight it would fold your foot sideways. I will return and order a different size, and try to go up a width and try again because I am very interested in the shoe. On their website INOV-8 claims the shoe runs true to size, but I don't think so.

Features of Inov-8 Men's mudroc 280 Trail Running Shoe

Inov 8 built the MudRoc 280 Men's Trail Running Shoes for races in harsh conditions where other shoes clog up and slip around instead of providing you with traction. The Aggressive, sticky MudRoc soles use spaced lugs to shed mud and a sticky rubber for great traction on the rock (hence, the name). Inov 8 found a fine balance between durability and agility when they added features to the MudRock 280 shoes. The Meta-shank increases underfoot support while it allows your metatarsals to move individually, the way your feet were designed to work.

Product Features

• Material: Nylon
• Lining: Nylon
• Sole: Inov 8 MudRoc
• Lacing: Standard
• Shank: Five-finger, 3 / 4-length composite
• Weight: [Pair, size 9] 19.6oz (560g)
• Recommended Use: Trail running
• Manufacturer Warranty: 1 Year
• Country of Origin: China

Stay ahead of the pack with inov-8's mudroc all-terrain racing shoe. Its minimal mesh upper keeps things light, while its performance last offers a precise fit, its bi-planar heel provides a more natural heel strike, and its sticky rubber outsole allows for superior grip even in wet conditions.


Package Height x Length x Width: 12 in. x 12 in. x 8 in.
Package Weight: 2 lbs.