Bare-XF V2 Womens

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.

Our proprietary INOV8 rubber balances high grip with longevity, allowing you to lift and run in complete confidence.

With no midsole whatsoever, you’ll feel connected to the ground. Our new NATURALFIT™ enhances this natural feel too, with a wide toe box that allows your toes to splay and your feet to feel free.

The ultimate in lightweight, minimalist protection, the BARE-XF™ V2 is the shoe that lets you train as if barefoot, working with your natural movement like it’s not there at all.

At a glance

• 0mm Drop
• Barefoot Training Shoe
• ROPE-TEC
• 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™ 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.

More features

• Upgraded ROPE-TEC™ MET-CRADLE – Improved proprietary technology enhances durability, protects against rope friction, and provides a secure locked-in feel.
• NEW Upper With KPU Overlays – Engineered air mesh with upgraded KPU construction offers enhanced protection and durability while keeping feet cool.
• NATURALFIT™ – Locks in at heel and midfoot while widening at toes, providing stability for lifting and security for cardio and plyometric work.

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 8 → order Inov8 size 9. 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.