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SawatchFactory
300
Aug 16, 2016
Good idea, but that's sort of an apples to oranges comparison. Both Invo-8 and Altra make multiple shoes with different cushioning and tread patterns. I'm guessing you just grabbed what you had on hand, which is fine, but doesn't allow for a true comparison.
The X-Talon is a race shoe! Comparing it to the Altra Lone Peak - and the Neoshell version at that - is goofy, and your overall conclusion doesn't account for the range of both companies' product lines. An Inov-8 Trail Talon 275, for example, has tons of plush foam under your heel. Grab an Altra Superior, on the other hand, and you will not be thinking that Altra makes highly cushioned shoes. And, the Altra Superior is lighter than all but one of Inov-8's true trail-running shoes (and only 1oz heavier than the X-Talon 212).
DannyMilks
4557
Aug 16, 2016
SawatchFactoryYep, this may not the best comparison and you're right, I was taking photos of whatever trail shoes we have in the office right now. I hope I didn't come off as recommending one shoe company over the other. I use both and am happy with both. So thanks for calling that out. I wish the Inov-8s had a bigger toe-box like the Altra's, because then in my mind, they'd be perfect. I was just trying to highlight some generalizations.
To your point about apples and oranges, I did the same flex test with the soles of the Roclite shoes, and they are just as flexible as the X-Talons. So, I believe it would be a good comparison of the Lone Peak and the Inov-8 Roclite 285 - probably the most popular shoes from each brand, and the photos would have looked the same. I don't think that the NeoShell has any affect on that stiffness.
I'll definitely check out the Superiors. In fact, we'll have a sample coming in soon as they are scheduled to drop in mid October! I can update photos to this thread when I have the sample in house. Thanks again @engearment_dave
SawatchFactory
300
Aug 16, 2016
DannyMilksThanks, Danny. I need a new pair of Superiors, so I'll be keeping my eyes peeled!
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