ActiveHiking & WalkingFeeling the need for speed? Inov-8’s new clothes range is designed for fast hikesInov-8’s first hiking apparel collection is streamlined for hikers in a hurryWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
ActiveHiking & WalkingFeeling the need for speed? Inov-8’s new clothes range is designed for fast hikesInov-8’s first hiking apparel collection is streamlined for hikers in a hurryWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Inov-8’s first hiking apparel collection is streamlined for hikers in a hurry
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(Image credit: inov-8)
(Image credit: inov-8)
Inov-8 is best known for its footwear, but this week expanded its fitness clothing range with its first ever hiking apparel collection. This is the brand behind many of today’sbest trail running shoes, and it’ll also probably be a top pick for anyone looking for fast-and-lightwalking shoesorhiking boots. For the newVENTURELITErange (not to be confused with FUTURELIGHT, from outdoors brand rival The North Face), Inov-8 has continued in the same vein. This is a range designed for hikers in a hurry.
This is actually one of two brands to make their first steps in hiking clothing this week, and Inov-8’s efforts couldn’t be more different fromLululemon’s debut outdoors collection. While the latter is all about making a statement in adaptable, fashion-forward designs, Inov-8 has pared things back with ultra-functional, streamlined pieces that are designed to move naturally with the wearer’s body.
(Image credit: inov-8)
(Image credit: inov-8)
The current collection includes trousers, shorts, mid-layers and T-shirts for men and women, and there’s a three-layer waterproof hike jacket promised for autumn. How will they compare to the rest of thebest base layersandwalking trouserson the market? We’ll report back once we’ve had a chance to test them out.
(Image credit: inov-8)
(Image credit: inov-8)
There are similarities with the brand’s current trail running range – and you could certainly mix and match the two – but the hike collection is slightly more relaxed, robust and less outright athletic feeling. It’s designed to offer more protection from the elements, for multi-day wear over longer excursions. It’s the culmination of a two-year design and research process, with plenty of testing from experienced hikers in and around Inov-8’s Lake District base.
There’s also, as we’d expect from any major brand these days, to be honest, a nod to sustainability. Two-thirds of the styles contain recycled yarns (although we’re not sure how much), and everything comes packaged in biodegradable polybags. Check out thenew range here.
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