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Inov8 Men's F-Lite MAX

$150.00

The F-Lite Max is Inov8's premier training shoe built for stability and dialed for CrossFit and lifting. This model features a wide toe box, durable upper, and stable midsole. 

COLOR • Black/Gum
Heel to Toe Drop 6.0mm

Go Up a Half-Size: Please check out my sizing section below for more details, but most athletes and lifters will want to go up a half-size in these.

POWERFLOW MAX Midsole: Delivers responsive cushioning for dynamic work and rigidity for heavy lifting.

Wide Toe Box: Allows for ample toe splay, enhancing stability during lifts.

MET-CRADLE Midfoot: Midfoot wrap protects the foot during CrossFit WODs and boosts durability for rope climbs.

TPU Stabilizer: TPU in the heel boosts stability without completely tanking the versatility of this shoe.

Grippy Rubber Outsole: Rubber outsole grips surfaces well and extends up the midfoot for rope climbing grip.

Meta-Flex Forefoot: Strategic breaks in the forefoot outsole promotes flexibility of this shoe.

Read: My Review

These Size Similar To

The Inov8 F Lite sizes similar to most Under Armour, Reebok, and Born Primitive shoes. Check out my sizing suggestions to learn more.

How I Suggest Sizing These

These have a wider forefoot and a moderate midfoot taper with a narrower heel. If you traditionally like shoes that have that triangle-like fit then you'll like these.

If you have narrow and medium-width feet, go up a half-size. If you like a little more toe box room, go up a half-size.

If you have EE+ width feet, you may want to go up a full size in these.

If you traditionally don't have much room at the end of your toe box, then you'll want to automatically go up a half size, too.

For Inov8's full sizing chart, check out the link below, and if you ever have sizing questions before you buy — please reach out via email or
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To Confirm: Inov8's Sizing Chart

How to Find Your Size

Check out: Sizing Guide

I always recommend spot-cleaning training shoes and using a three-pronged approach to do it thoroughly.

  • Step 1: Grab your barefoot shoes, a clean washcloth, a soft soap void of harsh dyes and fragrances, and lukewarm water.
  • Step 2: Get your washcloth wet with lukewarm water and dab less than a dime-sized amount of soap on the damp washcloth.
  • Step 3: Remove your cross-training shoe’s insoles and spot clean areas on the shoes that need a little attention. Do not soak your shoes. Repeat this process of dampening your washcloth and rubbing trouble areas until your shoes look noticeably cleaner. If you have bright colorways, rub softly to avoid ruining your shoe’s colorway.
  • Step 4: Once you’re satisfied with the appearance of your shoes, place them by a vent or dry area in your house and remove their insoles until thoroughly dried.

All returns and exchanges are accepted for unworn, like-new shoes within 30-days.

Read more here.

Features worth knowing

The core construction details that I think are worth knowing before you buy!

1. POWERFLOW MAX MIDSOLE

The POWERFLOW MAX walks a good line between being responsive for jumping and short runs while being stable for heavy lifts. It's a good "do-it-all" midsole material.

2. TPU STABILIZER

TPU layer in the base of the heel adds stability to this shoe for lifting. It feels best when catching cleans and squatting. It also doesn't completely tank short run performance (like the Metcon 9).

3. WIDE ANATOMICAL TOE BOX

This shoe has a nice spacious toe box with good upper volume to accommodate toe splay and a wide range of foot anatomies. These shoes typically work for feet up to a 3E forefoot width.

4. MET-CRADLE MIDFOOT

The MET-CRADLE feature is nice for promoting additional security when cross-training and prolonging the durability of this shoe from abrasion from CrossFit WODs.

Lifting Thresholds and My Assessment

This shoe can work well for recreational lifting. I've pushed them hard to assess where their stability starts to fall short.

Below are a few of the core and top lifting tests I've done in them.

  • 495 lb deadlifts. Overall good. Even though they have a higher stack height, these felt solid for heavy tugs.
  • 315 lb squats. If you like a little heel with your training shoes for squats, you'll enjoy this model. They feel grounded with the TPU stabilizer and the wider forefoot is nice for toe splay.
  • 205 lb reverse lunge. Overall good. I like the flexibility of these shoes for this training context, but you will notice a bit of compression above 185 lbs for single-leg work.
Cross Training Assessment

These work great for CrossFit WODs that have a bias towards lifting and dynamic exercises like box jumps and double-unders. The added durability is also nice for gyms that program a lot of rope climbs and burpees.

For cross-training, these are solid for sessions where you're blending a little bit of everything together. The blend of the midsole and TPU stabilizer also gives them a solid feeling for multi-directional work.

Running, Walking and Comfort

For running, my favorite distances to run in these are from 400-800 meters. You can get away with a mile in these, but they may run a little uncomfortable. The TPU stabilizer is better than the heels used in the Metcon models, but it's still TPU. If you need a running-friendly model, go with the F-Fly.

For walking and daily wear, these are not the best. These will definitely be a training-biased model. The wide forefoot is nice for comfort, but walking around all day on the TPU may be uncomfortable for 6+ hours of wear time.

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