You're looking at pure blooded cross country running shoes. It can handle the rigours of the trail as well as longer stretches of tarmac. This is mainly due to the sophisticated outsole with a shallow pattern combining three different hard rubber compounds for an optimal combination of grip and durability. Men’s running shoes: The Inov-8 TRAIL TALON 235 have a great feel for the terrain. The 235’s feel like an incredibly comfortable shoe, but once you hit the trails, you'll find that you can fully rely on these shoes for foot protection and stability.