Bare-XF Pro Mens

Protective & hardwearing minimalist gym shoe. Features a natural sock-like fit and a KPU cupped heel for stability when lifting

The most stripped back shoe in the range just got better. The Bare-XF Pro is a super lightweight, close to the ground design to ensure the shoe moves freely with the foot in motion. This zero-drop shoe is perfect for a wide range of functional movements, bare-foot walking/running, yoga and more. The new V3 upper design is now one seamless piece of 3D air mesh, giving the shoe a super-breathable and flexible finish. We also added even more protection to the shoe, adding a specially designed, welded TPU protector around the toes which ensures your forefoot is protected at all times. We've also kept out superb grip and Rope-Tec protection.

At a glance

• 0mm Drop
• Barefoot Training Shoe
• ROPE-TEC
• KPU Heel Stabiliser
• BOOMERANG Footbed
• 250g

Technology

1. Grippy Rubber Outsole
   Keep your footing with our 2.5mm thick grippy rubber outsole. Lightweight grip for any gym-based exercise, including weightlifting, cardio, functional movements, walking and running.
2. No Midsole = More Natural Feel
   Feel the ground beneath you. A close to the ground design gives you a more natural/barefoot feel. Most gym shoes have a thick wedge of midsole foam to cushion impacts. The BARE-XF™ PRO does away with this to enhance spatial awareness and control of your feet.
3. Protective Features
   The BARE-XF™ PRO benefits from a number of protective features, while still retaining that natural feel. A toe bumper guards against painful stubs during exercises such as burpees. A KPU cupped heel gives you better stability when lifting. And a KPU Adapterweb overlay gives the shoe more structural support and protection too.
4. Sock-Like Fit
   Constructed using the sachetto method - a premium technique usually reserved for leather lined shoes - the BARE-XF™ PRO benefits from a seamless interior, as the seam is turned outwards. There is no insole in the shoe, courtesy of the BARE-XF™ PRO's comfortable inner sock, which is stitched directly to the upper. Coupled with a stretch knit tongue and collar, the shoe is extremely comfortable and flexible - exactly the fit you want with a minimalist training shoe.
5. ROPE-TEC
   Protection and durability during rope climbs. ROPE-TEC technology embedded into the midsection of the outsole and around the arch of the foot gives protection from friction on rope climbs, and delivers increased durability.

Technical specifications

• Discipline: Natural movement — barefoot training
• Fit: NaturalFit™ Wide
• Drop: 0mm
• Stack height: Heel: 0mm / Forefoot: 0mm
• Total stack: Heel: 8.5mm / Forefoot: 8.5mm
• Stack breakdown: Midsole: 0mm/0mm, Footbed: 5mm, Lugs: 3.5mm
• Weight: 210g
• Midsole: No midsole
• Midsole foam: No midsole foam
• Cushioning: No cushioning
• Footbed: New, Lighter BOOMERANG
• Outsole: INOV8 Rubber
• Outsole rubber: Enduro Grip™
• Outsole pattern: Bare-XF
• Rock plate / shank: No shank
• Upper: Engineered knit mesh / KPU
• Tongue: Integrated bellows tongue
• Vegan: Yes

Care

• Wash: by hand in cold water — remove insoles and laces, brush off dirt and rinse (Grangers® Footwear & Gear Cleaner for stubborn dirt and odours).
• Dry: fully after every workout, at room temperature, away from radiators and direct sun — never in a tumble dryer. Stuff with newspaper to speed it up.

Size guide — please read before ordering

Inov8 shoes fit small: order 1 full size above your usual US size. Example: usual US 9 → order Inov8 size 10. Not sure of your usual size? Measure your foot length (cm) and use the table.

Width

This model comes in Wide fit. Measure your foot at its widest point and compare with the table (foot width in cm). Wide is our roomiest fit — ideal for wider feet.

How to measure

Stand on a sheet of paper against a wall, in the socks you run in, heel against the wall. Mark the tip of your longest toe and the widest points of your foot, then measure length and width in cm. Measure both feet, use the larger values, and measure late in the day.