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Men's Ballistic Trainers - Lunar Rock + Gum w/ Silver Reflective Spearhead

Regular price $146.00
Regular price Sale price $146.00
Color: Lunar Rock + Gum
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Shoe Size: 6
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3X Support™ = 3X Stability

Lift heavier. Sprint faster. Ruck harder. And look cool doing it. The new standard in functional fitness footwear with 3X Support™ and 3X Stability for all three (3) of your arches, making them the best workout shoes for men and women ever created.

Features

Engineered Warp Knit & CORDURA® Ballistic Nylon Upper
The forefoot is constructed using an engineered warp knit technology which provides a seamless one piece vamp and toe cap while offering areas of reinforced strength and other areas of breathability and flexibility. The lace area, midfoot and heel is made from two panels of CORDURA® Ballistic Nylon — offering the toughest Special Forces grade abrasion resistance against the stresses of rope climbs. This CORDURA® also provides superior midfoot and heel support during dynamic movements.

Anatomically Molded TPU Heel Counter
Anchors your foot with a supportive, injection molded heel counter that stabilizes your heel when you're doing dynamic, load bearing exercises.

Lace-Lock Eyelets
Extra top eyelets can be used to create a tight heel lock — commonly called a runner's loop or lock lace — that prevents heel slippage and excessive movement around the ankle.

Wide Toe Box
Generous forefoot area lets your toes breathe. Over time and distance doing the work at the gym or anywhere you're training, your feet will swell. This extra space, along with the breathable and flexible knit, reduces the friction that can occur if your feet rub against the insides of your shoe.

Custom High Density InsertDense, PU foam insert custom made to fit the contours of the foot supporting all three (3) arches of the foot — yes, you have three arches in your foot (the medial longitudinal arch, the lateral longitudinal arch and the anterior transverse arch).

Versatile Heel-to-Toe Drop
Classic powerlifting shoes have a 20mm+ heel-to-toe drop (and meant for nothing else), running shoes are all over the place (according to the latest fad), other functional fitness trainers and some weight training shoes are 4mm (and you can't wait to take them off after the WOD), Chuck T's are zero drop (and painful over all the miles). The 8mm heel-to-toe drop in the Ballistic Trainers™ creates the best biomechanical advantage when lifting heavy loads (squat, clean, snatch) or moving more than 400 meters (running or rucking).

Gradient Density™ EVA Midsole
Two (2) different types of EVA fused together in a smooth gradient from forefoot to heel. High rebound, high flexibility EVA in the forefoot provides cushion and support for explosive movement. Firm, stable EVA in the heel provides a stable platform to keep you grounded when lifting or squatting.

Triple Compound Rubber Outsole
Three (3) different rubber compounds form a single, seamless rubber outsole. Forefoot rubber is formulated for increased grip while the heel area is dense and won't wear down after miles of running or rucking. The midfoot is formulated from a rock climbing compound and hardened for exceptional abrasion resistance — ideal for rope climbs.

Specs and Materials
  • Upper Specs + Materials: Engineered Knit, CORDURA®
  • Gradient Density™ EVA Midsole
  • Triple Compound Rubber Outsole
  • Custom High Density Insert included
  • 8mm heel-to-toe drop
  • Weight (size 9): 0.675 lbs (10.8 ounces)
  • Lace-Lock eyelets
  • Built in Vietnam

Care Instructions: Remove insert. Hose them down thoroughly and let air dry (won't take long). Do not use washer/dryer - it's easier this way.

GORUCK Lunar Rock rucking shoe with mesh upper and gum sole, side profile view

Men's Ballistic Trainers - Lunar Rock + Gum w/ Silver Reflective Spearhead

Regular price $146.00
Regular price Sale price $146.00
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THE GORUCK SPEARHEAD

“The GORUCK Tough patch is not for sale. It takes inspiration from the First Special Service Force’s spearhead, and the only way to earn it is to pass the GORUCK Challenge.

The Force was a joint Canadian-American commando unit formed in 1942. ‘The name ‘First Special Service Force’ was selected to cover an assault force whose handful of men would carry considerable automatic-fire power. It sounded innocent enough…’ However, the Force earned the nickname Devil’s Brigade for its devastation of Axis powers in WWII. Though its history is a short one, modern day Canadian and American special operations trace their heritage to this unit.”

Jason McCarthy, 10th Special Forces Group, 2006-08

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3x support = 3x stability

you need more support

Barbells. Sandbags. Sprinting. Rucking. Up-down-left-right-lift-toss … rinse and repeat.

To push past your limits in garages and driveways and in fields and on asphalt the world over — you need a stable platform, and you need more support from your fitness & weight training shoes.

When you run, you need support. When you lift, you need support. When you flex, you need support.

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the ballistic breakdown

it's science.

To build the Ballistic Trainers™, we took everything that works (and nothing that doesn't) about existing functional fitness shoes and combined it with proven science of proper under foot support.

UPPER // Dual Material Construction
(1) Breathable + Flexible Knit
(2) Tough Ballistic Nylon

MIDSOLE // Gradient Density™ EVA
(3) Flexible + Cushioned Forefoot
(4) Firm + Stable Heel

OUTSOLE // Triple Compound Rubber
(5) Grippy, High-Traction Forefoot
(6) Hardened Midfoot
(7) Dense, Durable Heel

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BREATHABLE KNIT + BALLISTIC NYLON

Seamless, one-piece engineered warp knit covers the entire forefoot giving you plenty of breathability and flexibility without cramping your toes. The lace area, midfoot and heel is built from two panels of Special Forces grade Ballistic nylon offering ballistic protection with additional structure and stability in the midfoot and heel.

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Flexible + cushioned forefoot

The forefoot area is resilient and flexible, providing excellent cushioning and rebound from strike to recovery when running, jumping or performing other explosive movements.

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firm + stable heel

The firm heel keeps you grounded on a stable platform when lifting or squatting and the 8mm lift maintains your center of gravity for a versatile mechanical advantage.

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Grippy, high-traction forefoot

The forefoot rubber is formulated for increased grip in any environment — wet and dry, inside or out.

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hardened midfoot for rope climbs

The midfoot rubber is formulated from a rock climbing compound for the best abrasion resistance and long term durability — ideal for rope climbs.

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dense, durable heel for pavement pounding

The rubber in the heel is dense, tough and won't wear down after miles of running or rucking.

Overall rating: 4.7478547 / 5 from 3962 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Men's Ballistic Trainers offer exceptional comfort, support, and stability for all-day wear. Customers praise the great feel, wide toe box, and true-to-size fit. The shoes provide excellent arch support and a biomechanical advantage with an 8mm heel-to-toe drop. The quality and look are also highly appreciated.

Summary topics

  • Comfort: 9%
  • Product Quality: 9%
  • Arch Support: 10%
  • Shoe Stability: 4%
  • Aesthetic Appeal: 11%

Review topics: [fit, size, weight, length, quality, material, color, issues, performance, shipping, design, experience, feel, comfort, improvement, work, fabric, durability, construction, pack, wear, feet, stability, look, customer service, top, grip, value, style, base].

Review highlights

  • "The high arch insole and wide toe box fit my feet perfectly when oreder 1/2 size larger than normal."DANIEL S.
  • "Perfect fit, great arch support, look great- my 4th pair- very consistent quality and fit"Steven S.
  • "Loving these shoes…Great look, comfort and stability!"Nate C.

Reviews

Love them for lifting. Stability

"Love them for lifting. Stability is top notch. Comfort is good too. I wear an 8 that’s what I bought. I probably could have worn an 8. 5 but didn’t want to return. But for strictly lifting they work well. I definitely recommend this brand, well made."

Christie T. (5/5)

Great shoes

"I use this for a walking shoe. Comfortable. I have a narrow heel and it doesn’t ride up and down. This is my second pair. I like that it came with an extra shoelace. That gives me options-a dark lace or a light lace for a different look."

Rebecca R. (5/5)

Great shoe

"I got these for $65 on the website and the quality to cost ratio is excellent. Really like them for both walking and lifting especially since they include two insole options."

Nicholas Z. (5/5)

Stable and versatile!

"Love these trainers - this is my 3rd pair. I use for rucking, CrossFit and strength training. They provide enough stability for squatting moderate weight, while being versatile enough for the 2x1 mile Murph runs. They also look good for casual wear with some Simple lightweight or mid-weight Toughdry pants."

Scott K. (5/5)

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