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Greg Mihalik
PostedJun 3, 2009 at 11:36 am

My Inov-8 315's (subject line is wrong) have died a premature death. I have less than 100 miles on these shoes. The molding nubs are still visible on the treads. I have some 330s that have more than 400 miles and look far better.

Footprints

I have pretty normal feet, and I use Superfeet Customs for additional control.

Heel Collapse

But this is downright scary!

I'm in contact with Zappos.com to see what my options are. I'll post again once things are resolved.

Update:
After explaining the situation, I received a full credit, a return shipper, and a "have a great day".

Zappos.com ranks very high in my list of where to shop!

And now I have to decide on another pair of shoes.

Joe Clement BPL Member
PostedJun 6, 2009 at 9:17 am

Well traveled photo, I've seen it on several forums now! I wonder what Inov-8 would have said about the issue?

Mark Verber BPL Member
PostedJun 7, 2009 at 12:15 am

I haven't used the 315… I have mostly used the 310 (I think I just finished pair 15… but I have lost count now) and a few pairs of other inov-8 models. I don't use inserts. I never had the heel collapse like in your picture. Mine get retired when either the lugs get worn off or the shoes "go flat" which isn't visible to my eyes, but all of a sudden (typically around 400 miles) they feel much less responsible / springy.

–mark

Joe Clement BPL Member
PostedJun 7, 2009 at 6:02 am

I think I saw a copy of that picture on Whiteblaze, and the Backpacker mag forums.

Jonathan Ryan BPL Member
PostedJun 7, 2009 at 7:28 am

I have gone through several pairs of inov8's and never had this happen. Must have been a lemon…

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