What we like about the Inov-8 Trailfly Zero
JOHN: Immediately, when lacing up this shoe, you can feel the comfort. In the past, some Inov-8 launches have come with adventures in sizing, but that hasn’t felt like the case this time. I’d say that my pair of US M11 fit perfectly with just enough room to spare — precisely what you want in a trail shoe.
The Flyspeed Pro midsole foam is also as good as advertised. It’s paired with Met-Cradle overlays to lock in the heel and midfoot, and a lightweight design that keeps the Trailfly Zero almost invisible on foot. I also find myself wanting to reach for this one over and over again, thanks to its versatile lugs, which I feel give it the flexibility to cover multiple types of trails. Inov-8 tacked its Trailfly Zero with 4 mm multidirectional lugs with the grit for technical terrain, yet they don’t feel like they’ve worn on a few of my more urban pursuits, either.
Overall, the Trailfly Zero is bouncy and feels good, and I want to wear it everywhere. The zero drop gives the shoe a grounded feel that, to me, feels better than previous Inov-8 releases.
