The Inov-8 X-Talon 260 Ultra is a trail/fell running shoe with more cushioning and a wider fit to tackle longer mileageacross the most technical trail and soft & muddy ground. This is not a road to trail shoe for comfort on hard surfaces. This is an increasingly popular, grippy shoe with 8mm lugs designed to bite hard into mud, where most shoes would slip and slide.

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An evolution of the X-CLAW 275, the X-TALON 260 ULTRA is the perfect shoe for running long distances over soft and muddy terrain, ideal for endurance runners or ultra distance athletes.

IMPROVED GRIPIndustry-leading STICKY GRIP rubber delivers better traction in the forefoot over both wet and dry underfoot conditions.

BEAT THE SOFT GROUNDAggressive outsole features 8mm cleats, positioned in a pattern layout that ensures mud is released quickly from the outsole, so there is no clogging and maximum grip is retained.

SPRING IN YOUR STEPA META-FLEX groove in the forefoot provides the flexibility needed to spring forward with speed and power.

COMFORT ON LONG RUNSPOWERFLOW midsole technology delivers 10% better shock absorption and 15% better energy return than standard midsoles. Wider toe box allows swollen toes to splay.

IMPROVED FITLess baggy than the X-CLAW 275, the new ballistic nylon upper material is lightweight and durable – and also DWR treated to repel water.

• Drop: 8mm
• Footbed: 6mm
• Lug Depth: 8mm
• Shank: DFB
• Midsole: POWERFLOW MAX
• Midsole Stack: Heel 16mm / Forefoot 8mm
• Sole Compound: STICKYGRIP™
• Product Weight: 260g