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Inov-8 TrailTalon vs Xero Shoes Z-Trail EV

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

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Spec Inov-8 TrailTalon Xero Shoes Z-Trail EV
Weight 620 g · 0.620 kg · 1.37 lb
per pair (medium-sized pair)
 215 g · 0.215 kg · 0.47 lb
as listed — one shoe or a pair, not yet confirmed
Brand Inov-8 Xero Shoes
Category Footwear Footwear
Inov-8 TrailTalon
620 g

Versatile trail running shoe with 6mm cleats and a 6mm drop for grip across soft ground to mixed terrain.

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Xero Shoes Z-Trail EV
215 g as listed

Minimale hikingsandaal met 215g per paar, verstelbare riemen en natuurlijke beweging voor trail-wandelen

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Inov-8 TrailTalon vs Xero Shoes Z-Trail EV: which should you buy?

The listed weights alone are not enough to choose between these products. Confirm the size, included parts and weight basis against each source; choose equipment for the function and fit you need.

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