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Metcon 9
Best for: heavy sled push pace
Sled · wall balls · burpees
Wider heel base than the 8, drop stays at 4mm. Workhorse pick if your race has heavy sled.
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Independently reviewed. Tested in actual races, not in unboxing videos. Affiliate-supported, never sponsored. We keep the links, the brands keep their distance.
Lead category HYROX shoes,
HYROX shoes,
ranked by station type.
A HYROX race is one shoe, eight stations, and 8km of running. We tested the six most-asked-about trainers across sled push, wall balls, sandbag lunges, and the run between stations. No category winner: picks by what you're trying to fix.
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Outwork
Best for: first-time finishers
All-around HYROX
Minimalist outsole that grips on rubber and turf. Most-spotted shoe at the 2025 World Champs.
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Nano X4
Best for: run-heavy pacing
Mixed runs + lifts
Slightly more cushion than Metcon, better for the 8km of running between stations.
View on Reebok.com →04
F-Lite G 300
Best for: sandbag lunges
Grip-critical stations
Graphene-grip outsole. The shoe to wear if you keep slipping on the lunge mat.
View on Inov-8.com →05
CXT-1 Trainer
Best for: Pro Division
Heavy lifting + erg
Stable platform, popular with Pro Division athletes who row competitively.
View on TYR.com →06
Fuse 3.0
Best for: tight budget
Budget all-around
Newest entrant. Not as proven, but the best value in the category right now.
View on PUMA.com →07
Dropset 3
Best for: strength-heavy training blocks
Sled push + lifting
Firmer midsole than the Metcon line, flatter platform under load. Favored by athletes who prioritize sled and rack work over running.
View on Adidas.com →08
TriBase Reign 6
Best for: burpee broad jump volume
Lateral stability + burpees
Wide forefoot base built for lateral loading, holds up well through repeated burpee broad jumps without the outsole rounding over.
View on Under Armour.com →Full per-shoe reviews ship in wave 2 with weight, stack height, and side-by-side station-time data from our test races.
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