Inov8 shoes are great - lightweight comfortable shoes perfect for trail running. Service was also great - we returned our first pair as realised that they were a bit too narrow for wide feet but were... See more
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INOV8 delivers not just the right product at a great price but provides products with the technical performance that is essential for durability and user comfort. And the styling and colours are gr... See more
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My second pair of INOV8 hiking boots. Only bought another pair as I had enjoyed the previous pair so much - I worn the tread completely away. Extremely comfortable straight out the box and thank... See more
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These barefoot shoes have completely changed the way I train. My mobility has improved significantly, and I feel much more connected to the ground. For weightlifting, they are simply the best shoes... See more
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- #20 of 40 best companies in Running Shop
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Forged in the fells and mountains of the English Lake District in 2003, INOV8 is an ambitious and innovative sports brand. It thrives to empower the world's physical and mental fitness through more fulfilling sporting experiences, with pioneering products and innovations that keep athletes within the flow. Across its three categories of Run, Walk and Gym, INOV8 is neither over or under engineered, in the belief that nature knows best. Products and innovations are developed to enable ‘the flow’ – a state of mind and feeling sportspeople get when all distractions fall away, leaving nothing but the pure enjoyment of accomplishment. This allows runners, walkers, hikers and gym enthusiasts to go faster, or longer again. INOV8 make purposeful design decisions that strike a precise balance between the body and the environment to enable a more fulfilling sporting experience. Throughout its 20+ years, INOV8 has led the way and been rewarded with many prestigious awards. It continues to proudly call the Lake District its home, testing ground and design centre. Trusted by sportspeople worldwide, a third decade under the leadership of innovative founder Wayne Edy is now in progress. In truth though, INOV8 is just getting started. #AmbitionInMotion
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Such friendly staff
Such friendly staff. Easy to return an online order. Very helpful when buying a new product.
26 June 2026
Reply from INOV8
Hi Sarah ,
Thank you so much for taking your time to leave this lovely review. We really appreciate it :)
All the best,
the INOV8 team
Always a friendly welcome at this…
Always a friendly welcome at this store, and helpful, expert advice.
26 June 2026
Reply from INOV8
Hi Melisa ,
Thank you for taking your time to leave us some feedback. It is great to hear you are happy with your shopping experience.
Please don't hesitate to get in touch with our Consumer Care team via the website if you have any questions at all.
Best wishes,
the INOV8 team
Good product
Good product, have shopped a number of times with Inov8 for walking boots/trainers. Exchange procedure seamless.
Thank you
9 June 2026
Reply from INOV8
Hi Elizabeth,
Thank you so much for leaving this great review! We hope you will continue to enjoy your INOV8 kit.
With thanks,
the INOV8 team
Helpful knowledgeable staff who weren't…
Helpful knowledgeable staff who weren't intrusive or pushing for a sale.
24 June 2026
Reply from INOV8
Hi Garry,
Thank you so much for taking your time to leave this review. We really appreciate it :)
All the best,
the INOV8 team
Reply from INOV8
Hi Richard ,
Thank you for taking your time to leave us some feedback. It is great to hear you are happy with your shopping experience.
Please don't hesitate to get in touch with our Consumer Care team via the website if you have any questions at all.
Best wishes,
the INOV8 team
Reply from INOV8
Thank you so much for the great review Victoria!
Best wishes,
the INOV8 team
I run muddy clay tracks with slopes and…
I run muddy clay tracks with slopes and these have never let me down. Super light, comfortable without too much cushioning. Totally the best!
9 June 2026
Reply from INOV8
Hi Alex ,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us some great feedback! It is great to hear that you are enjoying your Mudtalon™ V2, we hope they will treat you well for a long time.
Please don't hesitate to get in touch with our Consumer Care team if you have any questions or need any assistance.
Kind regards,
the INOV8 team
Great service
24 June 2026
Reply from INOV8
Hi Gareth ,
Thank you so much for leaving this great review! We hope you will continue to enjoy your INOV8 kit.
With thanks,
the INOV8 team
Reply from INOV8
Thank you for taking your time to leave us some feedback. It is great to hear you are happy with your shopping experience.
Best wishes,
The INOV8 Team
Great products
Great products. Simple online ordering. Helpful staff. All in all perfect.
23 June 2026
Reply from INOV8
Thank you so much for leaving this great review. It is lovely to hear that you had a great experience with us and we hope you will continue to enjoy your INOV8 kit.
With thanks,
The INOV8 Team
Staying true to the brand and…
Staying true to the brand and continuing to make quality products that don't deviate from their roots.
22 June 2026
Reply from INOV8
Thank you so much for the great review :)
Best wishes,
The INOV8 team
York store were super helpful
York store were super helpful. Waterproofs were just the job for summer sprint north (didn’t need them most of time, but they are super light so didn’t begrudge them the journey ;-) )
8 June 2026
Reply from INOV8
Thank you so much for leaving this great review. It is lovely to hear that you had a great experience with us and we hope you will continue to enjoy your INOV8 kit :)
With thanks,
The INOV8 Team
Swift and very helpful service
23 June 2026
Reply from INOV8
Thank you so much for the great review :)
Best wishes,
The INOV8 team
Nice shop, helpful staff
Helpful service and had the type and size of shoe I was after. Nice spacious shop too.
23 June 2026
Reply from INOV8
Hi Jane,
Thank you so much for taking your time to leave this review. We really appreciate it :)
All the best,
the INOV8 team
Shoe is true to what it claimed
Shoe is true to what it claimed. Lightweight but sturdy, can handle lifting and jumping as well as short distances running. Very happy with this shoe.
22 June 2026
Reply from INOV8
Hi AB,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us some feedback. It is great to hear that you are enjoying your shoes.
We hope they will treat you well for a long time, and please don't hesitate to get in touch with our Consumer Care team if you have any questions or need any assistance.
Kind regards,
the INOV8 team
INOV8 Great Shoes
Quick shipping and arrived in Australia in about a 10 days. I also have genuinely wide flat feet, so its nice to be able to buy shoes that actually fit well.
22 June 2026
Reply from INOV8
Hi Adrian,
Thank you so much for leaving this great review! We hope you will continue to enjoy your INOV8 kit.
With thanks,
the INOV8 team
Purchased a pair of the Trailtalon…
Purchased a pair of the Trailtalon shoes from the Bakewell store today. Very helpful and knowledgeable, while i tried on several different pairs and sizes. They didnt have the colour i wanted in store but arranged free delivery to my door, and they have already dispatched. Very impressed
22 June 2026
Reply from INOV8
Hi Laura,
Thank you for taking your time to leave us some feedback. It is great to hear you are happy with your shopping experience.
Best wishes,
the INOV8 team
Very Friendly
Very Friendly, helpful staff that explained the different types of shoe clearly to me and made the whole process as easy as possible
21 June 2026
Reply from INOV8
Thank you so much for leaving this great review. It is lovely to hear that you had a great experience with us and we hope you will continue to enjoy your INOV8 kit.
With thanks,
The INOV8 Team
Reply from INOV8
Thank you so much for taking your time to leave this review. We really appreciate it :)
All the best,
The INOV8 Team
10/10 experience
Very knowledgeable and understood my needs straight away helping me to choose a suitable new pair of trail shoes. Very friendly and no pushy sales tactics.
21 June 2026
Reply from INOV8
Thank you so much for leaving this great review. It is lovely to hear that you had a great experience with us and we hope you will continue to enjoy your INOV8 kit.
With thanks,
The INOV8 Team
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