First hiking boot gets graphene treatment
08/10/2021
Discovered in 2004 by scientists from The University of Manchester who later won the Nobel Prize in Physics, graphene is the strongest – yet also the thinnest – material in the world.
Among its testers has been inov-8 ambassador James Forrest, who recently used the ROCFLY G 390 boots to set a record time for a solo and self-supported hike of Great Britain’s National Three Peaks.
He said: “The foam is amazingly springy and cushioned, almost propelling you forward with good rebound and energy return. The rubber is ultra grippy and the upper gives out-of-the-box comfort. Being non-waterproof, they dry really quickly and breathe well too – my preferred approach.”
Inov-8 first used graphene in 2018 on the outsoles of its hiking, running and fitness shoes.
Earlier this year the brand first launched G-FLY Graphene foam – which it claims delivers 25% greater energy return – with its Trailfly Ultra G 300 MAX trail running shoe.
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