Inov-8 Bare XF 210 V2 - Barefoot Minimalist Shoes - Zero Drop - Versatile Everyday

I've been a big fan of Inov-8 and owned dozens of their shoes since about 2008 when i started CrossFit and there weren't a lot of options for flat (zero drop) shoes available. Every pair i've owned fit consistently well and hold up significantly better than any of my Metcon/Nano/Minimus shoes doing the same movements. The only other minimalist shoes i've had good luck with from a durability standpoint are the various merrell "glove" offerings, but i typically like the look of the Inov-8's better.This particular pair is as minimalist as it gets for a completely enclosed shoe and I would recommend easing your way into it if you aren't accustomed to working out barefooted. I use these for things I would typically do barefoot but don't have the callouses for or the weather is a little too cold.They look great and the kettlebell camo is a nice touch. I wear them with black or gray casual pants and they equally good with both.If you're looking for some barefoot-like shoes to workout in or just wear around these are great. If you're considering giving Inov-8 a try and coming straight from the metcon/nano world I would go with something with a little more sole like the F-Lite 235.Happy searching!

Bought Bare-XF 210 in Women’s 7.5. (My normal size 7.5 2E, wide midfoot and forefoot.) These are a tad tight in the midfoot and not as roomy as I’d like in the toe box. The pictures I posted show how the midfoot looks squeezed. Not totally uncomfortable, I’m hoping they break in quickly and loosen a tad. I am wearing thin socks, but prefer thicker, padded socks which won’t work in these shoes. And I have a tad thicker insoles in them. Also the pictures on the website make them look purple, but the pattern is light blues. The length is as expected.

This product fits my foot very well! Like a hard comfy sock! I work in a hospital and many hours up and down, caring for patients, lifting, running, crouching, all of the above.I walk better and my legs/ knees do not hurt like they use to. My ankles are also much stronger.I’m a size 8/8.5, men size 6.5.Detailed review below.Width and Arch:The width fits to my narrow foot. My arch is semi high, I use compression stockings to help, but I can feel the shoe supporting my arch as I walk. You can also see it as you walk, the arch is off the floor slightly as if you were barefoot. I would not recommend to people who have very high arches or arch problems.ToeBox and Heel:I am a climber and my toebox is now very wide even with a narrow foot. I have a good amount of room. My toes cannot spread 100% as if I was barefoot, but again I am a climber and my toes spread a lot now. It’s still VERY COMFY.The heel does lock in place. I have a narrow heel and nothing fits my heel, THESE DO. my heel never slides around!!!Sizing:I sized these off of my climbing shoes (38.5). First tried the 8.5 women’s but had room for my heel to slide. You will NOT want any extra room. It should fit like a glove or a sock. Your toes do not need a inch of extra room at the end. They also should not hit the edge. You’ll feel that perfect fit if they fit.I find that I walk better and lighter. In athletic shoes people end up slamming their heel down, you’ll know right away if you do that in these. There is NO soft padding on the bottom and no spring to help you walk.These teach you to walk correctly and better.

I love the way the shoe fits and the functionality of it at the gym but after just a few a weeks and about 7 gym workouts they are already coming apart at the toe box. I didn’t expect them to be as sturdy as my Nanos but I figured they would last longer than this. Keep in mind I only use these for leg and back day for deadlifts and squats. I guess I’ll try the Merrill's here in about a month when these are done falling apart.

I had a different minimalist shoe before that is no longer made so I thought I would try these. They have a little bigger toe box seem comfortable otherwise. I have only worn them a couple of times however. While it did say they did true to size, this was not the case. I had to order two other pairs before getting the right fit, which was actually one whole size smaller than my normal shoe size. Thankfully refunding and reordering multiple pairs was fairly easy.

Really love this light weight minimalistic style work out shoes! They're very comfy and I can really go out at it with the metcon/hiit workouts. They do seem a little narrow at first but it seems its for a snug comfortable fit because the toe box is a little comfortable wide. Once broken in you dont notice. Anyways I would recommend these.

It's a very nice shoe. The only reason I gave it four stars is because I wear through shoes really fast because I work outside all day. These shoes weren't quite tough enough for everyday work use. Otherwise, really good shoes

After wearing out three pairs of Merrill barefoots I was looking to try out another brand. I have to say these are way more overbuilt than my Merrels. So far I’ve worn them for two weeks at work (hospital concrete floors) and couldn’t be happier. I have wide feet and feel they fit perfect. Toe box gives plenty of wiggle room. Haven’t done a barbell workout in them yet. Will update after.

I've owned a lot of inov8 shoes, these are by far the best, and last a lot longer. They fixed the problem where a hole would appear near my pinky toes after a few months on previous models. They bring the comfort and zero drop of the previous models, but added durability to the material and sole.Bonus: These are great driving shoes if you like to really feel your pedals.the zero drop:while it might hurt your tendons for the first few days as they stretch, your heels will soon appreciate being leveled with the rest of your foot. Experience stability and comfort.

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