The new inov-8 ROCLITE V2 hiking boots and shoe 

Version 2, which is in the video, has the laces going through punched eyelets, so they can't break.

This happened to mine last week. Only worn a few times. Just inside warranty so returned them for inspection and requested a refund. I'll replace with these I think.

I had real concerns over the durability of the previous version, but so far these seem much better. I know, for instance, that James Forrest has been tramping through north-west Scotland in these, and is finding them brilliant. For really tough terrain - lots of off path through heather and scree - I think I'd still want something a little beefier, but for most mountain routes (including Striding Edge) they'd be absolutely fine. Ben

@@trailmagazine thanks. That’s very helpful

I bought the original gtx 400 earlier this year for the Anoach eagach ridge and have done several tough scrambles and boulder fields with them and they have stood up well to the rough terrain. No leaks walking through rivers or bogs either.

@@alistairthow1384 sounds good, thanks for the reply

My experience is that the fit is narrower than those boots you've mentioned, and they don't offer a specific wide option. However, the ROCLITE PRO G 400 GTX V2 is measured as a Grade 4 on inov-8's 1-5 width scale (1 being the narrowest and 5 the widest). As a rough guide, Grade 1 represents an industry B fit, while Grade 5 equates to a 2E fit in the forefoot.

@@trailmagazine excellent update, i think the Grade 4 is worth a look - thank you

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