“The support was great. I knew they were the shoe to wear for a test like this. I've been wearing the GORUCK trainer on and off since the first rendition came out and recognized it immediately for being an overbuilt, supportive and durable all around gym shoe. Those qualities are a big part of what I look for in a shoe and that’s what the trainer provides.
When training, I don’t want an overly cushiony base for my foot to work on, and the dual Eva midsole provides the best of both worlds. The cushioning is soft enough to provide comfort and hard enough to provide the stability I needed for both the 2 miles of running (with 100lbs) and 300 air squats.
The wide toe box is another feature that I appreciate as an athlete. Whether you are coaching or carrying around 100lbs on your back, the feet are going to swell and spread during the day and the toe box provides the space to accommodate the forefoot while still lacing up tight and giving a secure fit across the top of the shoe.
During and after my feet were just fine, like any other workout. The GORUCK trainer delivered on what I needed most for 100lb “Murph.”
— Dan Bailey,
CrossFit Games Athlete
CrossFit Games Athlete
