ActiveHiking & WalkingInov-8 Roclite Pro G 400 GTX V2 review: light-but-tough boots for hitting the hillsA rugged and protective waterproof walking boot, best suited for technical trails and hiking with a heavy packWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.(Image credit: Pat Kinsella)T3 VerdictThe new and improved version of the inov-8 Roclite Pro G400 GTX is as close to a perfect 3-season backpacking boot as we’ve seen, with superlative grip (of course), but also excellent heel and ankle support, top-level comfort through the enhanced midsole, and excellent robust build quality across the entire boot.Reasons to buy+Great Graphene grip+Strengthened upper+Firm heel lock+Responsive midsole+Fully waterproof+Good quicklace systemReasons to avoid-Not enough rigidity for scrambling or technical alpine terrain-Three-season use only – not protective enough for winter adventures-No recycled material usedWhy you can trust T3Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about how we test.
ActiveHiking & WalkingInov-8 Roclite Pro G 400 GTX V2 review: light-but-tough boots for hitting the hillsA rugged and protective waterproof walking boot, best suited for technical trails and hiking with a heavy packWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.(Image credit: Pat Kinsella)T3 VerdictThe new and improved version of the inov-8 Roclite Pro G400 GTX is as close to a perfect 3-season backpacking boot as we’ve seen, with superlative grip (of course), but also excellent heel and ankle support, top-level comfort through the enhanced midsole, and excellent robust build quality across the entire boot.Reasons to buy+Great Graphene grip+Strengthened upper+Firm heel lock+Responsive midsole+Fully waterproof+Good quicklace systemReasons to avoid-Not enough rigidity for scrambling or technical alpine terrain-Three-season use only – not protective enough for winter adventures-No recycled material usedWhy you can trust T3Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about how we test.
A rugged and protective waterproof walking boot, best suited for technical trails and hiking with a heavy pack
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(Image credit: Pat Kinsella)T3 VerdictThe new and improved version of the inov-8 Roclite Pro G400 GTX is as close to a perfect 3-season backpacking boot as we’ve seen, with superlative grip (of course), but also excellent heel and ankle support, top-level comfort through the enhanced midsole, and excellent robust build quality across the entire boot.Reasons to buy+Great Graphene grip+Strengthened upper+Firm heel lock+Responsive midsole+Fully waterproof+Good quicklace systemReasons to avoid-Not enough rigidity for scrambling or technical alpine terrain-Three-season use only – not protective enough for winter adventures-No recycled material used
(Image credit: Pat Kinsella)
(Image credit: Pat Kinsella)
T3 VerdictThe new and improved version of the inov-8 Roclite Pro G400 GTX is as close to a perfect 3-season backpacking boot as we’ve seen, with superlative grip (of course), but also excellent heel and ankle support, top-level comfort through the enhanced midsole, and excellent robust build quality across the entire boot.Reasons to buy+Great Graphene grip+Strengthened upper+Firm heel lock+Responsive midsole+Fully waterproof+Good quicklace systemReasons to avoid-Not enough rigidity for scrambling or technical alpine terrain-Three-season use only – not protective enough for winter adventures-No recycled material used
T3 VerdictThe new and improved version of the inov-8 Roclite Pro G400 GTX is as close to a perfect 3-season backpacking boot as we’ve seen, with superlative grip (of course), but also excellent heel and ankle support, top-level comfort through the enhanced midsole, and excellent robust build quality across the entire boot.
T3 Verdict
The new and improved version of the inov-8 Roclite Pro G400 GTX is as close to a perfect 3-season backpacking boot as we’ve seen, with superlative grip (of course), but also excellent heel and ankle support, top-level comfort through the enhanced midsole, and excellent robust build quality across the entire boot.
Reasons to buy+Great Graphene grip+Strengthened upper+Firm heel lock+Responsive midsole+Fully waterproof+Good quicklace systemReasons to avoid-Not enough rigidity for scrambling or technical alpine terrain-Three-season use only – not protective enough for winter adventures-No recycled material used
Reasons to buy+Great Graphene grip+Strengthened upper+Firm heel lock+Responsive midsole+Fully waterproof+Good quicklace system
Great Graphene grip
Strengthened upper
Firm heel lock
Responsive midsole
Fully waterproof
Good quicklace system
Reasons to avoid-Not enough rigidity for scrambling or technical alpine terrain-Three-season use only – not protective enough for winter adventures-No recycled material used
Not enough rigidity for scrambling or technical alpine terrain
Three-season use only – not protective enough for winter adventures
No recycled material used
Why you can trust T3Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about how we test.
Why you can trust T3Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about how we test.
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Inov-8 Roclite Pro G 400 GTX V2 review: price and availability
The Inov-8 Roclite Pro G 400 GTX V2 is available to buy now fromInov-8 UK,Inov-8 USandInov-8 AUfor a recommended retail price of £210/ $245/ AU$370.Men’sandWomen’sversions are available.
Inov-8 Roclite Pro G 400 GTX V2 review: Specifications
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(Image credit: Pat Kinsella)
Inov-8 Roclite Pro G 400 GTX V2 review: Design and features
The Roclite Pro G 400 GTX is Inov-8’s most high-performing and protective hiking boot to date. As we recently reported, along with the more lightweight Roclite G 345 GTXs, this already popular boot wasrecently re-released after several significant upgrades, made in response to feedback from users – reflecting a level of engagement with the end users we applaud and love to see.
The upgraded Roclite Pro G400 GTX boot boasts a new and much-improved heel-lock system, which holds your foot firmly in place and inspires confidence on tricky trails, and upgraded Powerflow Max foam cushioning in the midsole to supply some extra bounce.
(Image credit: Pat Kinsella)
(Image credit: Pat Kinsella)
The toe bumper has also been beefed up, and a tougher nylon ripstop material has been used in the main chassis of the boot – this last improvement in response to criticisms that, while the graphene-enhanced outsoles last forever, the uppers on inov-8 boots were more prone to wear and tear (and there’s not much point in having a bulletproof outsole if the top falls apart).
As before, a Gore-Tex membrane keeps water and general trail juice out while letting your feet breathe. And the outsole remains largely the same, too (no need to meddle with something that was delivering everything it promised to). The Roclite Pro G400 GTX boots are still armed with 6mm-long Graphene-enhanced long-lasting G-Grip lugs that seize hold of the ground you’re walking across to supply excellent traction. The reverse chevrons on the underheel provide braking control during slippy and technical descents.
As if these chunky Graphene tyres aren’t chunky enough, a rockplate that runs along the length of each boot, between the outsole and the midsole, protects your feet from potential puncture wounds and bruising from sharp sticks, stones and other nasties out on the trail.
(Image credit: Pat Kinsella)
(Image credit: Pat Kinsella)
Inov-8 Roclite Pro G 400 GTX V2 review: Comfort and performance
In terms of comfort, I found the Roclite Pro G400 GTX V2s to be like the proverbial slippers with studs on. They might tip the scales more than any other boots in the inov-8 range but felt very light on my feet while I was out exploring trails on Dartmoor, in the Mendip Hills and on several hikes along sections of the South West Coast Path.
The new heel-lock system really held my hoof in place, cutting out all movement within the boot and filling me with confidence no matter how rough and rugged the trails were. The lacing system – despite being relatively minimalist, with just three sets of eyes and two pairs of quick hooks – is speedy to do up and helps with secure ankle support.
(Image credit: Pat Kinsella)
(Image credit: Pat Kinsella)
The midsole has been given some extra cushioning, which has improved comfort levels on longer hikes, and the rockplate supplies extra protection. All this does come at the cost of any perceptible trail feel and feedback, but that goes for pretty much every hiking boot on the market, bar Vivobarefoot models.
I have been testing the boots across several seasons, and the Gore-Tex membrane reliably kept my feet dry during downpours and stream crossings, and as the weather got warmer, my feet were still able to breathe.
There are limits, of course, and while the Roclite Pro G400 GTX V2 is ideal for hiking the vast majority of non-high alpine trails throughout most of the year, it’s not a 4-season boot. It lacks the true toughness and thermal capability to deal with snow and ice and isn’t crampon compatible. It also has a lot of flex along its length, which is fine for keeping you comfortable on fairly flat trails and even most hill hikes, but it’s no good for edging around rocks while scrambling or taking on higher peaks.
(Image credit: Pat Kinsella)
(Image credit: Pat Kinsella)
Inov-8 Roclite Pro G 400 GTX V2 review: verdict
The other upgrades to the heel-lock system and the midsole are also excellent, and of course, the Graphene-infused griptastic outsoles are among the best available for providing tractions and certainly the most robust and long-lasting option out there. Overall this is an excellent 3-season hiking boot for trekking and backpacking, and it will give you years of loyal service.
The new and improved version of the inov-8 Roclite Pro G400 GTX is as close to a perfect 3-season backpacking boot as we’ve seen, with superlative grip (of course), but also excellent heel and ankle support, top-level comfort through the enhanced midsole, and excellent robust build quality across the entire boot.
The Roclite Pro G 400 GTX V2s alongside the ROCFLY G 390s, the Keen NXIS Evo Mids and the Salomon Cross Hikes(Image credit: Pat Kinsella)
The Roclite Pro G 400 GTX V2s alongside the ROCFLY G 390s, the Keen NXIS Evo Mids and the Salomon Cross Hikes
The Roclite Pro G 400 GTX V2s alongside the ROCFLY G 390s, the Keen NXIS Evo Mids and the Salomon Cross Hikes
(Image credit: Pat Kinsella)
Inov-8 Roclite Pro G 400 GTX V2 review: Alternatives to consider
For a slightly lighter boot, you can go forinov-8’s Roclite G 345 GTX, which still boasts an excellent graphene outsole, but the heel lock and ankle support are inferior on this model, and you’ll miss out on features such as the quicklace hooks. Or check out theInov-8 ROCFLY G 390s, which have unique Graphene-infused G-FLY foam midsoles - but this model is more fastpacking-orientated, and it still lacks the superior ankle and heel support of the Roclite Pro G 400 GTX V2s - plus the standard version doesn’t have a waterproof membrane.
TheKeen NXIS Evo Mid bootsare a similar weight and also offer excellent hold with the KonnectFit heel-capture system. They’re protective (more so in the toe area), waterproof and comfortable, but have less aggressive lugs on the outsoles, which won’t last as long as the Graphene grips on the inov-8s.
TheSalomon Cross Hike 2sare another lightweight mid-cut boot jostling for position in this category, and they’re an excellent option if you’re looking for speed and comfort (with a great quicklace system and a sumptuous stitch-free upper and sockliner design, combined with breathable waterproof performance), but they don’t quite offer the same level of foot and ankle support as the inov-8s, or the long-lasting grip.
For a tougher, four-season hiking boot, check out the excellent, high-performing and crampon-compatibleMammut Taiss Light Mid GTX, theLowa Tibet GTXor theArc’teryx Acrux LT GTX.
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