In line with the current trend for bare foot running, the Inov-8 Bare Grip 200 is an incredibly light, minimalist race shoe that is as close as you can possibly get to running barefoot with your shoes on.
Barefoot running has a number of proven health benefits and promotes natural biomechanics; it is phenomenon that is gaining a huge following among competitive runners. However, the feet of your average first world runner just aren't tough enough to run any sort of distance without shoes on, even on relatively soft surfaces. Inov-8 have therefore produced this super light, super minimal off road shoe that gives all the feedback and response you find from running barefoot, yet with the advantage of a studded grip and some (be it very minimal) protection from the ground.
The Bare Grip 200 offers zero support, zero control, next to no cushioning and doesn't even have a midsole. This allows you foot to flex and bend naturally, thus improving your biomechanical efficiency and helping to reduce injury. The shoe won't weigh you down either, as it weighs barely 200gs, and with no midsole, all the natural power and speed of the foot is transferred directly through the shoe.
The Inov-8 Bare Grip 200 Features
- Minimal design
- No midsole
- Studded outsole
- Weight 200g
- Improves foot and lower limb strength
- Improves balance
- Improves posture
- Promotes better biomechanical efficiency
- Allows natural foot movement
- Gets you closer to nature
For a full run down of the 'Barefoot Running' phenomenon, have a read of our Barefoot Running article.