Meet the MUDTALON: a trail & fell running shoe for everyday training over any distance on soft and muddy ground. Built for hills, mountains and mud, the MUDTALON provides superior grip on any terrain you’ll encounter. Talon-like 8mm studs will gouge through soft mud, but also cling to wet rock for dependable grip and traction. The unique goat's hoof shape of the studs also release the mud just as quick once you push off, keeping you feeling light and in control. The MUDTALON benefits from our lightest midsole foam yet: POWERFLOW PRO. Compared to the MUDTALON SPEED, the MUDTALON has a slightly thicker midsole, to give greater comfort and bounce over long distances. Despite the cushioning, the shoe’s midsole has been designed in such a way that you can still feel and respond to the ground beneath you. It is constructed with ballistic nylon for rugged durability. For everyday runs in muddy ground, including fell or mountain running, the Inov8 Mudtalon in Black features a massive 8mm lug depth to get stuck into the terrain and give you confidence in your footing. To enhance your grip further the Inov8 Mudtalon uses a brandnew compound of STICKYGRIP rubber in the outsole, and a unique goats hoof shape of studs that releases the mud for a clean grip with every stride. A precise fit gives a closer, more secure feel, for a nimble, agile feel across steep terrain. A locked in heel fit from the METCRADLE and thick overlay strips at the midfoot ensures the perfect lockdown. Inov8s lightest midsole foam yet, POWERFLOW PRO is used to soak up the impact across uneven landing zones but still allows you to respond to the ground beneath you. A flexible ROCKPLATE protects against sharp rocks and tree roots. Weight 265g Heel offset 6mm Lug depth 8mm POWERFLOW PRO lightweight midsole foam METAPLATE rockplate Improved STICKYGRIP rubber outsole Fully vegan