Even with my foot not really wanting to fit into the shoe I loved the feel, even after taking it out on runs for both distance and speed work. This is what we’re all here to talk about, right? Inov-8 touts this as a great race day shoe as well as a great option for triathletes. The one piece upper basically eliminates any seam issues you would have so it’s a very smooth and comfy feel for the feet. The quick pull laces are a great touch, and they make the shoe very easy to adjust. I was even able to get used to it without socks so it’s really not bad if want to take it out. The material under the insole is a little rough but not anything that is really bothersome through a pair of socks. The heel fits great, and I like the way it feels overall, but I can’t go long distances in it because of the tightness over the top of the ball of my foot, although taking the insole out made a big difference and helps it to have a lot more room. I think the average person will fit into this shoe really well, but for someone like me who has a very wide forefoot it might be an issue. The tongue area has two slits cut into it, and there is some stretchy material added in the gap but for me it’s not enough so the shoe feels very tight. The issue for me with this shoe is the one piece upper doesn’t offer much adjustment. This shoe is built on their anatomic last so it’s considered to have a more natural shape to it like the 155’s. This is where I have one of my biggest problems with the shoe, but this is a personal issue and not one that will affect the masses. It’s just a big mesh sock with some lines and a logo down the side, which in this case makes this shoe look like it’s ready to compete. The upper is one piece that wraps around the shoe so there aren’t any seams or overlays to clutter up the look. There aren’t a lot of lines on this shoe. My pair is a simple white shoe with red accents, but one of the cool things about this shoe from Inov-8 is that it comes in a selection of fun and bright colors, too. The overall appearance of it says “I like to go fast and so will you”. Like I just said, this shoe screams performance. #Inov8 bare x lite 150 fullIt is not the most minimal shoe that Inov-8 makes as they now have a full line of ultra minimal options but this is a great middle of the pack shoe in terms of sole thickness and weight. It’s got a one piece mesh upper with quick laces and an injected EVA sole. I put my calipers on them, and I basically got the same numbers so I’m calling those accurate measurements. The sole is zeroed out at 7mm midsole with a 3mm insole. There are some ultra-minimal shoes out there that weigh more than that. It’s super light, flexible, and screams performance from all angles. The Bare-X Lite 150 is another option to add to the list. There are so many more options for me to pick from with all of these shoe companies jumping in and making the kinds of shoes I’ve always loved the most. That is why I have enjoyed this whole minimal shoe movement so much. In fact it kind of made it hard for me to find shoes to wear. I was always wearing spikes, flats, or waffles to get my work in, and I never quite understood why shoes were getting thicker and thicker every year. Even when I competed I did all my training in my “racing” shoes. I have always liked wearing shoes that are thinner, lighter, and more flexible. The issues I have with the shoe are also fairly personal so read on to hear more about what could be your new favorite performance shoe. It’s a great shoe that has a lot of positives but still left me wondering if it could have been a little better. They each had things that I really liked and some things that I felt weren’t ideal, and the 150 is in the same boat as both of those. I’ve reviewed two shoes, the 195 & 155, from Inov-8 on this site, and I’ve like them both. I love performance shoes, and this shoe had all the appeal of a great performance shoe, so I had to get my hands on a pair. The Inov-8 Bare-X Lite 150 is a shoe that I have had a great interest in for some time.
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