GORUCK Rough Runners - Black + Stone + White (from Rogue) worn by an athlete 3
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GORUCK Rough Runners – Running Shoes from GORUCK

You need the right shoes to run with weight – your regular running shoes won’t cut it. Here’s the new running shoes from GORUCK – the GORUCK Rough Runners. If running and rucking constitute your training, the Rough Runners will be your solid partner. This shoe is commendable for its exemplary performance, exceptional durability, and reliable comfort, no matter the surface. This running shoe is from GORUCK, known for making indestructible rucksacks and boots, and is named after the original Rough Runner, Teddy Roosevelt. Rough Runners – Running shoes from GORUCK meant for running with weight on your back: GORUCK Rough Runners – Overview One of the best features of the Rough Runners is the Gradient Density™ EVA midsole. It is custom-formulated with better long-term durability to provide cushioning and rebound. The EVA midsole delivers more bounce under the ball of your feet and becomes more stable towards your heel. This ensures you’re always running with 3X Support™ for all three arches in your foot. The upper also brings greatness to the shoe with its seamless, one-piece 100D polyester mesh. [Read more …]

Nike Metcon 8 Premium - Women’s quarter view pair
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Women’s Nike Metcon 8 Premium from Rogue

Let’s take a look at the Nike Metcon 8 Premium. This is the Women’s version, and available from Rogue Fitness. Metcon 8 is in many ways similar to Metcon 7—they both use Nike React foam, they have a wide, flat heel, a rubber outsole, flexible forefoot, and a heel clip. But there are also some noticeable improvements. It is perfect for lifters, athletes who do cross-training, have wider feet, and want to customize their shoes. From Rogue Fitness – The Nike Metcon 8 Premium: Nike Metcon 8 Premium – Women’s – Overview Metcon 8 is the go-to model for training and relies on a lighter, more breathable upper than the earlier iteration. What differs it from the earlier version? Metcon 7 has a chainlike mesh, while Metcon 8 has textured synthetic overlays to keep your feet cool while ensuring durability. While Metcon 7 has a Velcro tab on the top and bottom of the tongue, Metcon 8 has it only on the top. Metcon 7 has a mid-foot rope guard that adds extra grip during climbs, while Metcon 8 has [Read more …]

Reebok Nano X3 Training Shoe right side
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Reebok Nano X3

Let’s take a look at the soon to be launched Reebok Nano X3. This is the 3rd version of the “official shoe of fitness”. Reebok has a strong account in innovative fitness footwear, and the Nano series has the same story. The Reebok Nano series not only revolutionized the world of fitness footwear but also birthed an entirely new category. On January 20th, 2023, Reebok announced the launch of the Nano X3 Training Shoes, the latest version of the award-winning Nano franchise. The Nano X3 is made to provide dependable performance, game-changing comfort, and a show-stopping, sleek and stylish, versatile design. Coming soon from Reebok: Reebok Nano X3 Coming Soon – Overview Since 2010, Reebok has been dominating the training community, and the Nano franchise continues to focus on delivering in-the-box athletes with the most innovative product possible while advancing to fulfill the needs of all fitness customers. Competitive fitness includes a mixture of different exercises like weightlifting, rope climbing, burpees, running, kettlebell swings, rowing, and more. Athletes in 2010 were using running shoes, basketball shoes, and casual sneakers in [Read more …]

Reebok DC Nano X2 Mens Training Shoes pair
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DC Nano X2 Men’s Training Shoes

Fan of DC comics? Let’s take a look at the DC Nano X2 Men’s Training Shoes – new from Reebok. Your shoes play a huge part in the success of your training—their performance, materials, and even style can make or break it. And whether you admit it or not, the style and design of your shoes also bring out the best in you. From lifting to HIIT and outdoors, the right shoes for the right workout can tell the difference between just another workout and establishing a personal best. From DC and Reebok – the ultimate version of the Nano X2? DC Nano X2 Men’s Training Shoes – Overview Nano X2, the Official Shoe of Fitness, brings super-powered sneakers inspired by Super Hero, Wonder Woman, and her battle armor. The upper highlights a ballistic nylon material with a custom battle armor toebox for utmost protection. They have reflective silver details that spur her deflecting bracelets and bright laces that embody the rope of truth. The metal rivets with leather straps take inspiration from her harness to keep you secure. The [Read more …]

Nike Metcon 8 JE Womens right side
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Nike Metcon 8 Women’s Shoe for CrossFit

Here’s the latest Nike Metcon 8 Women’s Shoes for CrossFit. Shoes do matter in CrossFit and any other activity. They can help you perform at your best and equip you with more durability, stability, and versatility for attacking different intense activities of CrossFit workouts. The right pair of CrossFit shoes will enable you to give your best in a wider range of exercises without compromising your performance. From Road Runner Sports: Nike Metcon 8 Women’s Shoe for CrossFit – Overview The Nike Metcon series is known in the CrossFit world as it offers the versatilty, durability, and stability athletes need in their training. Metcon cross-training shoes made their debut in 2015 and have grown and improved several times to adapt to athletes’ demands. The series is now on its 8th iteration and even comes in different versions. Metcon 8 is the go-to model for training that depends on a lighter, more breathable upper than the previous editions. This is to complement Nike’s standards of durability and comfort so you can float through your cardio, power through your lifts, and conquer [Read more …]

Reebok Nano X2 Froning black pair
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Latest Reebok Nano X2 Shoe Styles from Rogue

Let’s take a look at the Latest Reebok Nano X2 Styles from Rogue. Reebok Nano X2 is the “Official Shoe of You” equipped with features to enable you to transition from CrossFit to functional fitness. It has the components of a general fitness shoe plus some improvements from the Nano X1. Now it also comes with different colorways for men and women. Reebok Nano X2 – from Rogue: Latest Reebok Nano X2 Styles from Rogue – Overview The Reebok Nano X2 is an all-purpose cross-training shoe for powerlifting, rope climbing, HIIT, squats, and quick sprinting. It is the better version of the Nano X1, with more flexibility and stability for a wide range of movements. With Nano X2, you can easily transition from your gym to outdoor workouts. X2’s upper is entirely revamped using Flexweave material, and the back of the shoe highlights a plastic overlay, providing enough stability, enhanced protection, and breathability. It is furnished with Floatride Energy Foam for a responsive underfoot feel and an improved heel clip for improved stability and a sharper look. The durable rubber [Read more …]

Reebok Nano X2 Froning worn by an athlete 2
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Reebok Nano X2 Froning Shoes for CrossFit

Amp up your style with the new Nano X2 Froning Training Shoes – created with the input of CrossFit champion Rich Froning Jr. Reebok and Rick Froning Jr. just launched the most recent and most lightweight iteration of the award-winning Nano X2 training shoe franchise highlighting design inspiration from the fitness legend. Froning earned the title “Fittest on Earth,” and the Nano X2 is labeled as the “Official Shoe of You.” The Nano X2 Froning is mainly created to be a lightweight, highly functional game-day-ready shoe. Get it now – from Reebok – or Rogue: Nano X2 Froning Training Shoes – Overview The Nano X2 Froning is reduced to essentials to be lighter, faster, and more capable than any other training shoe on the market. It comes at only 10.4 oz in a unisex size 9, made for the competition floor while staying functional enough to support all training demands. It has a reinforced, breathable open-mesh upper with perforated details, making the shoe ultra-lightweight and competition-ready. The Floatride Energy Foam provides a responsive and flexible forefoot for added speed, cushioning, [Read more …]

Reebok Smiley Nano X2 Mens Training Shoes pair
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Smiley Nano X2 Men’s Training Shoes

Let’s take a look at the Smiley Nano X2 Men’s Training Shoes. In celebration of Smiley®’s 50 years, Reebok brings a collection with its own icons. This collection radiates positivity and highlights happy colors, pleasing materials, and stunning elements to ensure you look and feel good everywhere you go. Get them now – from Reebok: Smiley Nano X2 Men’s Training Shoes – Overview The Smiley Nano X2 Men’s Training Shoe is a functional shoe that brings happiness to your training. The Nano X2 gives you the greatest versatility, stability, comfort, and support everywhere you move. It has a soft and durable Flexweave® knit upper that offers breathability without sacrificing the toughness your training needs. It also has a durable rubber outsole strategically patterned with lugs that deliver dependable traction for workouts inside and outside the gym. The superior lightweight and responsive Floatride Energy Foam provides improved cushioning and shock absorption, while the Ropepro technology on the medial sides gives added grip during rope climbs. Nano X2’s reshaped heel clip presents added stability through the forefoot for lateral movements. The collar [Read more …]

OOFOS OOriginal Thong right side
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OOFOS Sandals for Men

OOFOS makes the world’s best sandals (flip-flops). I found this brand via GORUCK – they had a very time-limited OOFOS sandal branded with the GORUCK spearhead – but they are all sold out – nd have been for quite some time. But that’s OK because you can get OOFOS Sandals from Road Runner Sports. (They don’t carry the GORUCK spearhead branded version though…) Exercise is good for the body as it helps in promoting general health. But exercise is also demanding on your joints, especially your feet and ankles. This can lead to fatigue, muscle tightness, discomfort, and soreness. To reduce pressure and demand on your feet and joints, recovery footwear is essential. Rest those weary dogs with these OOFOS sandals and flip-flops: OOFOS Sandals for Men – Overview Recovery footwear can help ease fatigue, pain, and tightness and make you feel recharged. OOFOS sandals can help you with this. They are made with proprietary OOfoam™ technology that helps absorb 37% more impact than traditional foam footwear materials. The patented footbed on each sandal cradle and supports arches. When paired [Read more …]

Nike Metcon 8 Flyease - Mens left side
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Nike Metcon 8 Flyease – Men’s

Let’s take a look at the Nike Metcon 8 Flyease – Men’s. This “FlyEase” variation of Nike’s Metcon 8 men’s cross-training shoe has specs engineered to the demands of championship athletes—similar to all Metcon 8 series. Nike FlyEase allows you to enjoy sports no matter your ability with technology designed from insights from the disability community. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Nike Metcon 8 Flyease – Men’s – Overview As the latest version of Metcon, the Metcon 8 Flyease offers a more breathable upper than the previous edition to complement the standards of durability and comfort. This shoe highlights a unique, flexible heel that lets you step into the shoe without using your hands. It collapses when you step in, then snaps back into place to secure your foot. The lightweight mesh and strategically textured overlays keep your feet cool without losing durability, and Flywire cables integrate with the laces to secure the midfoot. The shoe has a wide flexible heel with an inner plate that disperses weight from edge to edge for [Read more …]