Bare-XF V2 Mens

Barefoot training shoes that offer that close to ground feeling. The V2 has an upgraded upper with KPU overlays and improved ROPE-TEC™ protection

Built to let your feet walk the walk, our minimalist BARE-XF™ V2 gives you that close to the ground/barefoot feel when working out. Whether lifting, functional fitness, running or walking, the BARE-XF™ offers a perfect blend of freedom and protection – less shoe, more you.

Featuring improvements to its upper and ROPE-TEC™ MET-CRADLE, the BARE-XF™ V2 builds on the success of its predecessor. The upgraded ROPE-TEC™ MET-CRADLE gives increased protection from rope friction, increasing the shoe’s durability. As well as this, the improved MET-CRADLE gives a better lock down, providing that secure feeling in the heel and the midfoot. On the upper KPU overlays replace the 3D overlays from the first generation BARE-XF™, again enhancing the protection and durability of the shoe.

At a glance

• 0mm Drop
• Barefoot Training Shoe
• ROPE-TEC
• TPU Heel Stabiliser
• BOOMERANG Footbed
• 210g

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™ V2 does away with this to enhance spatial awareness and control of your feet.
3. NEW Upper With KPU Overlays
   An engineered air mesh upper keeps you cool during intense exercise. The BARE-XF™ V2 benefits from an upgraded KPU upper construction that offers greater levels of protection and durability when compared to the first generation BARE-XF™.
4. Upgraded ROPE-TEC™ MET-CRADLE
   For the BARE-XF™ V2 we’ve improved our proprietary ROPE-TEC™ MET-CRADLE along the midfoot. This protective technology improves the shoe’s durability and provides increased protection from friction on rope climbs. In addition, the more protective MET-CRADLE gives you a better locked-in feel along the heel and midfoot.
5. NATURALFIT™
   Locking in at the heel and midfoot for confidence-boosting control, our footwear widens at the toes, allowing them to splay and perform naturally. Our NATURALFIT™ footwear is designed to give you a stable, yet free platform for lifting, while also giving that secure feel when performing cardio or plyometric exercise.

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: 6mm BOOMERANG Footbed
• Outsole: INOV8 Rubber
• Outsole rubber: Enduro Grip™
• Outsole pattern: Bare-XF
• Rock plate / shank: No shank
• Upper: Engineered mesh / TPU
• 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.