A fresh addition to the INOV-8 running shoe range, the INOV-8 is here for all runners who like to combine road and trail trails. The PARKCLAW G 280 builds on the PARKCLAW 260 and takes it to a much higher level.

The concept remains unchanged and follows the extreme popularity of gravel bikes. For running shoes, this means a lightweight and agile construction familiar from road models, but modified to handle light trail use without blinking an eye.

The G-GRIP graphene compound outsole has a soft pattern that grips and lasts great on asphalt, while also being reliable on light terrain. Thanks to the aggressive shaping, the grip height of 4 millimetres is sufficient for running on field and forest paths or trails. The density of the pattern ensures a large contact area, which does not disappoint even on wet smooth asphalt, where classic trail shoes have big problems.

The cushioning layer is made of graphene foam G-FLY, which gives the shoe comfort, stability and dynamics. The heel cushioning has climbed to 18 mm with a drop of 8 mm. However, due to the properties of G-FLY, especially its dimensional stability and high flexibility, PARKCLAW G 280 has a much lower impression. As a result, you get a shoe with superior comfort even on very long road runs, but with very high flexibility, responsiveness and proprioception. These features help you not only read and feel the terrain underfoot, but also work on your running technique as the feedback is immediate and accurate despite the higher layer of cushioning.

The upper consists of structured mesh with lightweight ankle stabilisation and a more robust toe protector. The result is a lightweight and highly durable upper that doesn't impede a brisk pace and also copes much better with bumps and obstacles than a purely road version. Here we also work with elements known from road shoes, which we adapt for the needs of running in light terrain. In short, a universal gravel concept in body and soul.