Inov-8 Launch New Race Ultra 270 Running Shoe
News Release / 22.01.2015
Building on the success of their award-winning RACE ULTRA 290, inov-8 has designed a new, lighter version to give long-distance athletes an even faster weapon in their shoe armoury.
Available now, the RACE ULTRA 270 weighs in at just 270g – 20g lighter than the RACE ULTRA 290 – and has been designed for big-mile races over trails and mountains.
With a reduced 4mm drop (heel to toe differential), the RACE ULTRA 270 brings the athlete closer to the terrain. And while this delivers increased levels of proprioception, the shoe retains optimal cushioning and comfort.
A flatter outsole ensures a stable ride when fatigue sets in, while outstanding grip is guaranteed through a combination of sticky and high abrasion rubber cleats.
inov-8’s unique on-the-shoe attachment system allows a RACE ULTRA GAITER (available to buy separately) to be fitted, ensuring all debris is kept at bay.
A multi-finger polymer Meta-Shank aligns with each individual metatarsal, delivering an extra kick of energy with every step while retaining impact protection and flexibility.
The RACE ULTRA 270 has been engineered in inov-8’s standard fit, which allows extra room and increased comfort for when feet swell over long distance races.
International ultra runner Brendan Davies, who finished top-8 in both the Western States 100 and Ultra-Trail Mt Fuji last year, has been involved in the testing and development of the RACE ULTRA 270.
Brendan said: “The RACE ULTRA 270 is the perfect shoe for racing long distances over trails. With the 4mm drop I still have a great feel of the ground underneath my feet but with superb comfort too.
“The Meta-Shank gives me flexible and lightweight protection. It means
I can run long distances and always be protected from the harsh sandstone that is a feature where I live in the Blue Mountains, Australia.
“The grip is ideal for running long ultras. It really is a great all-rounder, offering superb traction on technical trails, both in dry and wet conditions. I also use it in training when a lot of my running is on fire trails. I’ve found the RACE ULTRA 270 really comfortable when running big miles in training.
“I wore the RACE ULTRA 270 when, as part of a four-man team, breaking the course record for a 100k race in Sydney recently and plan to wear it for a lot of races in 2015, including the Western States 100.”
The RACE ULTRA 270 is also currently on the feet of global adventurer Ray Zahab, who is running 800 miles across the Patagonian Desert, one of the most remote and extreme places on earth.
Sitting alongside the RACE ULTRA 290 in the range, the RACE ULTRA 270 is available in two colour options for both men and women. inov-8’s RACE ULTRA offering also includes apparel and equipment, including the award-winning vest packs.
