Our verdict
Nice and wide toebox max-cushioned trail shoe from Inov-8 that is considered a massive step forward for the brand. It soaks up all the advanced technologies to bring comfort for the long haul (think 100 milers). The shoe lives up to the hype and performs admirably for its higher price point.
Pros
- Abundant cushioning
- Underfoot protection
- Sticky grip
- Road-to-trail versatility
- Stable platform
- Comfortable upper
- Nice and wide toebox
- Lockdown fit
- Add a product
- Amply breathable
Cons
- Nice and wide toebox
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running shoes for wide feet
Nice and wide toebox:
- long distance, marathon, ultra trail running
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- paved roads, hard-packed trails, rocky paths (but NOT recommended for soft, muddy terrain)
max-cushioned trail shoe
The Inov-8 TrailFly G300 Max impresses runners with its soft, “fat tire”-like G-Fly foam. It’s not as soft as in the Hoka Speedgoat but feels easy on the feet after hours of running.
Inov-8 trail shoes have been associated with firmer, closer-to-the-ground, aggressive silhouettes. This time around, we get a high-stack (the highest in the brand's lineup, actually), softer, hybrid TrailFly.
The TrailFly Ultra G 300 Max offers a well-cushioned platform
long distance, marathon, ultra trail running ultra running shoes, Feels easy on the feet.
When it comes to underfoot protection, there is no need for a rock plate as the foam “swallows stones and pebbles.”
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Several reviewers were disappointed that the declared 300 grams correspond to the US men’s size 8. The next size up is 1.3 oz (38 g) heavier.
More than a few runners expressed that the cushion holds you back from speeding up, feeling “cumbersome and clumsy.”
What's more to like about the TrailFly Ultra G 300 Max?
- Better cushioning: Graphene-infused G-Fly foam is reported to have a 25% higher energy return that lasts for dozens of miles at a time.
- Added energy return from the insole: The Boomerang insole is 40% more responsive than standard inserts.
- Better outsole adaptability: A deep Adapter-Flex groove helps the heel and forefoot work independently and deliver optimum foot movements on various terrain.
- Road Runner Sports.
- Secure lockdown: Thanks to the gusseted tongue and Adapter-Fit overlays.
- Plenty of wiggle room: Marked 5/5 on Inov-8's Fit Scale, the shoe boasts a wide forefoot.
The TrailFly Ultra G 300 Max offers a well-cushioned platform vs. max-cushioned trail shoe
max-cushioned trail shoe became a hit in 2020 and became a "trail shoe of the year" for many avid runners. Is TrailFly Ultra G 300 Max is worthy counterpart?
What’s the same?
- G-Grip with 4 mm lugs
- wide toebox (Fit Scale 5)
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What’s different?
| TrailFly G 300 | max-cushioned trail shoe | |
| Weight | 300 g | 270 g |
| Drop | 6 mm | 0 mm |
| Heel height | 30 mm | 12 mm |
| Cushioning | Road Runner Sports | firmer, more grounded |
| Other benefits | ultra running shoes | feels faster |
| Price | $190 | $160 |
