Inov-8 launched its first road to trail running shoe, the ParkClaw G 280, with infused Graphene in the rubber outsole and foam cushioned midsole, for more grip and greater bounce.
Inov-8 Founder Wayne Edy said: “This shoe is all about giving runners adventure from their door, allowing them to turn off the road, escape the grey and unearth their inner wild side.”
Discovered in 2004 by scientists from The University of Manchester, who won the Nobel Prize in Physics, Graphene is considered the toughest yet thinnest material.
The ParkClaw G 280’s G-Grip outsole includes 98 rubber cleats per shoe (4mm’s in length per cleat). The G-Fly foam midsole, combined with a raised 8mm drop, propels 25 percent more energy return for a fast-feel stride with enhanced cushioning. Graphene imparts its strength to ensure the rubber and foam retain their power longer, prolonging the shoe’s life. The light, breathable engineered mesh upper offers comfort, while the Boomerang footbed delivers more bounce.
Inov-8 has had the ParkClaw shoe in its line since 2016; however, its latest model offers an updated outsole, midsole and upper that weighs just 280g.
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