The Roclite 318GTX is yet another durable and versatile model in the Inov-8 line-up The 318 is a Goretex trail shoe with our thickest 4-arrow midsole cushioning level and like all our Goretex models it has a sticky rubber outsole. I've seen this shoe used in long speed hikes with and without packs, trail and ultra races and even used as an approach shoe by a couple of our climbers, Camilo Lopez and Anna Pfaff. Everyone seems to talk about how their Goretex shoes breathe better than others but you have to try out one of our GTX models to really feel the difference. This shoe has some supportive feel with the thicker midsole and Goretex upper but light enough for all distances. The 318GTX is a little stiffer and more stable than our 312GTX model. The new and improved look coming in 2010 is a nice improvement as well with the Inov-8 logo placed along the face of the shoe (2009 photo attached). Below are Inov-8 athlete Kevin Tilton's (pictured) thoughts on this shoe and it's range. Thanks Kevin.
Shoe Review: Inov8 Roclite 318 GTX Great for work and play
When you look at the Inov8 line of shoes, there seems to be a model for every type of terrain and footing you could encounter. There are shoes for deep mud, tight singletrack, hard packed gravel, even ice and snow. But if I had one pair to keep in my car at all times for any occasion, it would be the Roclite 318 GTX. I have taken this shoe up mountains, in snow, on smooth trails, bushwhacking off trail, and through wetland areas. They've been able to handle the task in every occasion.
As diverse as my tastes in running trails are, more so are the places that I go as a land survey technician. My job brings me up mountains, through swamps, across streams, and over ledgy slabs. The 318 GTX keep my feet dry, stable, and always give me grip, even when I'm carrying tripods, axes, and very expensive measuring devices.
Shoe Review: Inov8 Roclite 318 GTX Great for work and play
When you look at the Inov8 line of shoes, there seems to be a model for every type of terrain and footing you could encounter. There are shoes for deep mud, tight singletrack, hard packed gravel, even ice and snow. But if I had one pair to keep in my car at all times for any occasion, it would be the Roclite 318 GTX. I have taken this shoe up mountains, in snow, on smooth trails, bushwhacking off trail, and through wetland areas. They've been able to handle the task in every occasion.
As diverse as my tastes in running trails are, more so are the places that I go as a land survey technician. My job brings me up mountains, through swamps, across streams, and over ledgy slabs. The 318 GTX keep my feet dry, stable, and always give me grip, even when I'm carrying tripods, axes, and very expensive measuring devices.
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