Hoping they drop some new 235's soon. Periodically I'll try other shoes but I keep going back to the 235's. The new canvas nobull came close to replacing them but fudge running in nobull for any distance.
If you have the patience and can stick it out you might look at vivos since you've already been training in converse. Ive spent about 1 1/2 years in the same pair and i couldn't train in anything else. There's no stability at all you might aswell be barefoot but it if it works for you it really works! I do everything in them, all the crossfit movements, except heavy front squats, 90% + cleans and heavy snatches, the oly shoes help there but feel like crap on my feet. I love metcons used to always wear them and bought a pair again a few months ago to see how they felt. Even walking around felt weird then started a 5 round power snatch burpee workout and got a horrible cramp in both feet in round 2 and took them off and and finished in my socks! I dunno i know its not for everyone but they've been a game changer for me and my flat feet!
@@jrp335 fact 😂 mine are falling apart rope climbs killed them! Yea i take your point they're definitely not built for crossfit! Ive had the barefoot inov8 before for crossfit and really liked them they're decent, i just have a massive foot so im wedged in which i don't like but as far as zero drop built for purpose shoes they're worth a shot, good luck with it :D
Hi Joel. Great review as always. I can get the 260 v1's for about half the price of the V2. Is it worth the investment in the V2 or should I just grab the V1 for a bargain?
Hi Jake, super impressed by your reviews. Out of these and the F-lite G300's which would you say are the most stable when it comes to heavy lifting 440lbs+?
Looking for an all around shoe to handle 90% of my HIIT/CrossFit workouts. This would include some heavy lifting once a week. I’m a little concerned about the drop. Do you believe its too dramatic to have this as your primary shoe for squatting/deadlifting? I’ve never been much of a fan for having a separate shoe dedicated to lifting. I find the Metcon’s and nanos a little heavy for my preference. How would you compare this to the 235 V3 if you could just choose one?
I bought these a couple weeks ago. Don’t think I like the drop/heel height. They are super flexible and comfortable like for DU/plyo/box jumps, but I don’t feel stable lifting in them. I prefer my React Metcons for the same purpose and I can lift in them if needed. Having buyers remorse, don’t think I’ll really wear them much if at all. 🤷🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️
I've been waiting for this review since you said they were "Nano 8 soft". Those shoes are my favorite training shoes of all time!
Hoping they drop some new 235's soon. Periodically I'll try other shoes but I keep going back to the 235's. The new canvas nobull came close to replacing them but fudge running in nobull for any distance.
Honestly, I like using hightop-Converses for everything except box jumps. I've been looking for a good 0-drop shoe to train with.
If you have the patience and can stick it out you might look at vivos since you've already been training in converse. Ive spent about 1 1/2 years in the same pair and i couldn't train in anything else. There's no stability at all you might aswell be barefoot but it if it works for you it really works! I do everything in them, all the crossfit movements, except heavy front squats, 90% + cleans and heavy snatches, the oly shoes help there but feel like crap on my feet. I love metcons used to always wear them and bought a pair again a few months ago to see how they felt. Even walking around felt weird then started a 5 round power snatch burpee workout and got a horrible cramp in both feet in round 2 and took them off and and finished in my socks! I dunno i know its not for everyone but they've been a game changer for me and my flat feet!
@@gugoose Ha! I have a pair of Vivos and they’ve started to rip. I went to converse primarily because I already had them and I like the ankle support.
@@jrp335 fact 😂 mine are falling apart rope climbs killed them! Yea i take your point they're definitely not built for crossfit! Ive had the barefoot inov8 before for crossfit and really liked them they're decent, i just have a massive foot so im wedged in which i don't like but as far as zero drop built for purpose shoes they're worth a shot, good luck with it :D
Hi Joel. Great review as always. I can get the 260 v1's for about half the price of the V2. Is it worth the investment in the V2 or should I just grab the V1 for a bargain?
Hi Jake, super impressed by your reviews. Out of these and the F-lite G300's which would you say are the most stable when it comes to heavy lifting 440lbs+?
Wish there were other color ways. I like a lighter, softer shoe for my workouts, but hate the all black
Anthony better for the high arch foot that you have come across? Alittle more cushion?
Looking for an all around shoe to handle 90% of my HIIT/CrossFit workouts. This would include some heavy lifting once a week. I’m a little concerned about the drop. Do you believe its too dramatic to have this as your primary shoe for squatting/deadlifting? I’ve never been much of a fan for having a separate shoe dedicated to lifting. I find the Metcon’s and nanos a little heavy for my preference. How would you compare this to the 235 V3 if you could just choose one?
These are great. You won't be disappointed.
Which shoes are better for crossfit? 260 V2 or 235 V3?
I prefer the 235v3 but it's all preference on the heel height.
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I bought these a couple weeks ago. Don’t think I like the drop/heel height. They are super flexible and comfortable like for DU/plyo/box jumps, but I don’t feel stable lifting in them. I prefer my React Metcons for the same purpose and I can lift in them if needed. Having buyers remorse, don’t think I’ll really wear them much if at all. 🤷🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️
How do you clean your inov8 shoes - get them smell free?
I always machine wash cold/low and air dry. It gets the stains out but I’m not sure about the smell.
What is the absolute best innov8 shoes
@@D-Breezy94 235v3