Inov-8 took the best shoe in Earth history (F lite 235v1) and completely ruined it. This shoe is significantly narrower than v1 in both the toe and heel areas. It's stiff and looks like running shoes. Bad if you need something like F lite 235 v1. It really shouldn't be considered the same shoe. The build quality and looks are great so I don't want my disappointment to affect your purchase. Just understand that this is NOT EVEN CLOSER to the F lite 235 v1. Otherwise probably a great show for other people.