Inov-8 TrailFly Ultra G 280 vs Inov-8 TrailTalon
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
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Same kind of shoe, so weight is a fair tiebreaker.
Both are trail running shoes. The Inov-8 TrailTalon is 20 g a pair lighter than the Inov-8 TrailFly Ultra G 280.
What the extra 20 g of the Inov-8 TrailFly Ultra G 280 buys you
- More cushioning under the heel (22 mm stack against 18 mm).
What the Inov-8 TrailTalon offers besides the lower weight
- Deeper lugs (6 mm against 4 mm), for more grip in mud and on loose ground.
Weights are per pair as Alpinetrek lists them, usually for a medium size, so a few grams either way can come from the size they weighed. The other specs were checked on 19 October 2026 against Alpinetrek (Inov-8 TrailFly Ultra G 280) and Alpinetrek (Inov-8 TrailTalon). "Not stated" means the source does not mention it, not that the shoe lacks it. List prices are the full price shown by that source, not a sale price; where sources disagree we show none.
Choose the Inov-8 TrailFly Ultra G 280 if…
…you move fast on trails, run some of it, and want the lightest and most flexible shoe; it gives little ankle support under a heavy pack.
Choose the Inov-8 TrailTalon if…
…you move fast on trails, run some of it, and want the lightest and most flexible shoe; it gives little ankle support under a heavy pack.
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