Side by side comparison: Inov8 TrailFly Max V2 vs Inov8 Trailfly v2

Inov8 TrailFly Max V2
Inov8TrailFly Max V2

Light/Moderate Trail

Product Judgment

8.7

Strong

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$180$243$223$182$162

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Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 8Stability: 9Durability: 8Grip: 9

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 10Light Trail: 9Technical Trail: 7Door to Trail: 7

Pros & Cons

Ultra-distance comfort
Outstanding grip
Stable wide platform
Heavy for category
Heel lockdown could be better

Specs

Best for5:30–7:30 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack34mm heel / 28mm forefoot
Weight291 g
Terrainlight_trail
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Refined max-cushion trail shoe excelling in comfort, stability, and grip for ultra distances.

Inov8 Trailfly v2
Inov8Trailfly v2

Light/Moderate Trail

Product Judgment

7.7

Solid

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$160$161$148$121$107

Overpriced

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 5Stability: 6Durability: 9Grip: 5

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 7Light Trail: 9Technical Trail: 5Door to Trail: 6

Pros & Cons

Roomy anatomical fit
Outstanding upper durability
Flexible, natural ride
Below-average grip
Limited energy return

Specs

Best for5:30–7:30 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack28mm / 22mm (total stack, heel / forefoot)
Weight281 g
Terrainlight_trail
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateRock_plate

Judgment Summary

Flexible, durable trail shoe for wide feet; best on hard-packed, non-technical terrain.

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