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If you’ve been following the Graphene revolution and more specifically inov-8‘s investment into creating world first shoe outsoles, utilising this wonder compound, then you may be thinking “haven’t we been here before?” You would be correct. As with many projects that are pushing beyond the established, things have a habit of taking a bit longer then…
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This time last year, I announced inov-8 were launching the World’s First Graphene running shoe. Since then we have seen the British brand launch the F-Lite G 290, G being the Graphene designation. Now, the brand based on the edge of the English Fells are launching the World’s First-ever Graphene Hiking Boots – the ROCLITE.…
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Who knew Thursday nights, were the new Fridays? If you don’t believe me, go tell the sold out crowd of Harvey Maps Fell Running Session, held in the theatre of the Brewery Arts Centre. Following on from the success of the inaugural night in 2017, the Fell Running session (in my opinion) may be the…
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You may remember back in December, when I was able to share news of inov-8 working on a series of shoes, incorporating graphene into the outsole. Details were limited and despite several attempts, the team at inov-8 were tight lipped, not willing to say anything about their new products. Well, it’s time to reveal all.Normally…
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Now if you’re reading this, you are probably thinking, “James, thermal gloves in April?” And you would be correct…. But hear me out. I received the Extreme Thermo Mitt from inov-8 early on the winter season and though I was up for keeping my digits warm, I did wonder if I would get to use…
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Designed primarily for hard and rocky trails, I’ve found in my running, a much broader range of trails are able to be tackled in inov-8‘s new Trailroc 285. I was fortunate to use both a pre production and stock pair, which has allowed me plenty of time on the ground and a chance to try…
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Press Release x inov-8 inov-8 is launching a revolutionary world-first in the sports footwear market following a unique collaboration with scientific experts. The British brand has teamed up with The University of Manchester to become the first-ever company to incorporate graphene into running and fitness shoes. Laboratory tests have shown that the rubber outsoles of…
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Skull caps may make you look like you’re about to go open water swimming or entering an ironman, but they are a great addition to your kit list. One, they’re tiny and pack down ridiculously small given the job they do, just be mindful not to loose it in the house…. Two, super light. There…
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Caps aren’t something I usually get sent, but given the increasing temperatures of summer and wetter winters, they are something I wear more and more on the run. They provided shade for eyes, where direct sunlight is still blinding despite sunglasses and keeps rain from eyes when raining (that extra peak can make a big…
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Hard-shells. One of my favourite items of trail running kit, yet, one I’d rather not use out of choice. After all, if it’s on, it’s generally raining. I received the Race Elite 150 last April, a few days after running London Marathon, on a trip to inov-8 HQ. Discovering some of the last snow of…
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James Mackeddie 