These are my second pair of inov-8 shoes, the original's being the F-lite 230's.

Sizing: I am a 9.5 with wide feet so normally I wear a 10. 230's are narrow so 10's were necessary at the expense of too long a toe box(tripping hazzard). The 295's in 9.5 fit great, with a noticeably wider toe box and perfect length.

Weight: lightest running shoes  I've ever owned (15 years of Nikes, New Balance, Mizuno's)

Traction: I ran 9 rain soaked miles today along a sloppy gravel, mud, and wet grass trail without a problem

Breathability: The mesh in this shoe allows it to breathe easily.  Running through a couple of deep puddles got my feet wet but due to the combination of the mesh and smart wool socks they dried shortly after each dunk.

Comfort: I have a neutral foot and my feet generally do well in most shoes, these are no exception. Better than the 230's due to the wider toe box.

Quality: Double stitching around most of the shoe. I've put in +200 miles in the 230's and have no indications of glue failure or excessive tread wear.

Cost: Get them while they last. Good sale price point for a quality shoe that should prove durable.