Pete Bland Sports

Description

Inov-8 Ladies Road-X 238 - Women's specific version of the ROAD-X™ 255.

Narrower, softer heel cuff than the mens Road-X 255.

Untainted by superfluous technology, this pure 3 Arrow Shoc-Zone™ shoe provides sufficient underfoot protection, so that most female runners will be able to wear them to race or train in regularly.

With inbuilt lightness, a natural proprioceptive running sensation and superb comfort the 238 should be the first choice shoe for most female runners.

The Dynamic Fascia Band™ is imbedded in between the midsole and outsole replicating the windlass effect of the Fascia Band, that helps you to run more efficiently.

Weight: 238g / 8.4oz (UK 6)

Womens

Transition Training

Taken from Inov-8's Website (2011)

 

Step 1 - TAKE YOUR SHOES OFF AND GO FOR A RUN...

Immediately you'll notice your running style changes. You'll land more on the forefoot and less on the heel. Your foot will naturally land on the outside edge and roll (pronate) inwards, absorbing and then releasing the energy of each stride. Running barefoot (or naturally) is associated with fewer acute and chronic injuries to the ankle and lower limbs*.

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHY?

After thousands of years of evolution, the human foot is perfectly adapted to accommodate variations in terrain and, with each step, changes its mechanical characteristics from a flexible platform to a rigid propulsive lever.

Our philosophy is to design products around the natural biomechanics of the human body. Putting the foot closer to the ground allows it to do what it does best and helps every runner to develop a natural efficient running style.

WE ARE NOT SUGGESTING YOU RUN BAREFOOT THOUGH...

Rocks, scree, stones, mud, grass, bush, thorns. Asphalt, tarmac, concrete, stone. Running tackles a huge variety of equally unforgiving terrain and it is simply not practical to run without shoes. Your feet need protection.

Each inov-8™ shoe protects the foot, providing the wearer with a secure and intimate fit that's almost like running barefoot.

 

Step 2

• Natural running describes a forefoot striking gait, where your centre of gravity is forward and your cadence is faster than if you were heel striking. Barefoot runners naturally adopt this style of running
• There is a growing body of evidence* that suggests that natural running reduces the risk of injury and promotes a faster and more efficient running style
• The type of footwear that you run in significantly influences the style of running you subsequently adopt. Therefore, the easiest way to change your running style is to change your shoes
• Minimalist running shoes have less cushioning, no support and are always neutral allowing your feet to function as though they were barefoot
• However, if you suddenly change from cushioned footwear to minimalist footwear you are likely to get injured due to the new stresses on your body 
• Developing a more natural running style requires a gradual transition between increasingly minimalist shoes
• Our shoes have decreasing levels of heel to toe drop, cushioning and support so that you can make a safe and injury free transition to minimalist shoes

Step 3

• Imagine your bare feet stood on the ground. In this natural position they are level and there is no difference between the height of the heel and forefoot
• Most modern running shoes have a wedge of cushioning lifting the heel
• The Transition Journey is about gradually reducing the difference in height between your heel and forefoot (known as differential) whilst also reducing the amount of cushioning under your feet  
• inov-8™ uses either 4, 3, 2, 1, Zero Arrow Shoc-Zones™ to provide decreasing amounts of cushioning and differential (3mm per Shoc-Zone™) 

Step 4

• The Transition Training Program™ is a structured approach to introduce a lower Shoc-Zone™ shoe into your regular running. For example, if you currently run in 3 Arrow Shoc-Zone™ shoes, we recommend that you complete the program using 2 Arrow Shoc-Zone™ shoes
• The Transition Training Program™ consists of the following components:  

 

• We recommend that you continue to use your regular running shoes while you introduce the new minimalist footwear
• Do not train in your minimalist shoes on consecutive days to ensure sufficient recovery time between each session
• If you do not experience any soreness or ill effects in more minimalist shoes, you may choose to accelerate your progression. Conversely, if you experience discomfort then more time should be spent in your previous shoes before progressing
• Remember that every runner will have a different experience while using minimalist shoes and it is each individual's responsibility to exercise moderation and care 

* Inov-8.com/research