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Introducing the Women's Rough Runner - Electric Blue by GORUCK: an athletic shoe with a blue upper, white sole, and eye-catching orange accents, designed for high mileage runs. This sleek design features a white logo on the side, Gradient Density cushioning for optimal comfort, and a convenient back loop for easy wearing during those Rough Runner events.
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The Women's Rough Runner - Electric Blue by GORUCK are athletic shoes with striking orange soles, perfect for Rough Runner adventures. Creatively displayed, one shoe stands upright while the other leans against it, accentuating the tread pattern and sleek, modern design tailored for high mileage performance.
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Two women in athletic gear from GORUCK, embodying the Rough Runner spirit, carry sandbags on their shoulders as they walk past a colorful mural on a wooden fence. One is dressed in a gray shirt and burgundy leggings, while the other sports a white top paired with black leggings. Both appear focused and determined. The product featured is the Women's Rough Runner - Electric Blue by GORUCK.
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Women's Rough Runner - Electric Blue

$70.00
$167.00 $70.00
Color: Electric Blue
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Shoe Size: W6
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Introducing the Women's Rough Runner - Electric Blue by GORUCK: an athletic shoe with a blue upper, white sole, and eye-catching orange accents, designed for high mileage runs. This sleek design features a white logo on the side, Gradient Density cushioning for optimal comfort, and a convenient back loop for easy wearing during those Rough Runner events.

Women's Rough Runner - Electric Blue

$70.00
$167.00 $70.00

RUCK. RUN. LIFT. TRAIN.

Be stronger with Rough Runners

  • You need maximum support for moving with weight.
  • You need responsive cushioning and rebound for moving with momentum.
  • You need lateral stability for doing PT without injury.

Rough Runners thrive when running, rucking or training.

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Problem #1

LATERAL STABILITY

Normal running shoes are “ankle-turners” because they’re made for you to run in a straight line on stable ground, like pavement. When you move side to side, like we do, that creates problems and increased injury risk. Rough Runner have added stability, laterally around the ankle and under foot to let you do more, to include heavy weight training, running, and ruck running.

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Problem #2

TOO MUCH FOAM

Typical running shoes on the market use what we’ll call “marshmallow foam” under your foot. It’s squishy and soft. Like a waterbed, it might feel good for a bit, but it’s terrible for your body. Marshmallow foam also compresses very quickly, even when it’s high quality, which makes your shoes feel “dead” much faster. What that does is that it encourages you to buy more shoes. That’s fine for some, but we wanted to build a stable platform under your foot, too — good for high mileage and all the other things (not just running) that you want to do with your life.

Rough Runner will last longer and perform better for all who live on their feet, from endurance ruck/running junkies to the Fight Club Class taking 20K steps a day just doing the work.

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Versatile Road-to-Trail Outsole

Pound the pavement or go off-road. Two different rubber compounds form a single, seamless rubber outsole that performs in even the most demanding terrain.

The forefoot rubber is formulated for increased grip and the heel is dense, durable and won't wear down after miles of running or ruck running.

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Lightweight Mesh Upper

Seamless, one-piece 100D polyester mesh provides breathability and flexibility without cramping your toes. At 330 g/sqm it's the ideal balance of weight and toughness.

High-wear areas are reinforced with a protective TPU film. We targeted the toe area for abrasion resistance and the midfoot to heel area for additional lockdown support.

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10mm Offset

A 10mm heel-to-toe drop allows for the ideal balance between a running stride and a rucking gait. You have enough of a lift to reduce the strain on your achilles and support your heel strike while still controlling your cadence.

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3D Molded Heel Lock

Comfortable PU foam bolsters lock in the heel to prevent slippage and excessive movement around the ankle. This allows you to secure your heel into the shoe without relying on lace-locking or lacing too tightly.

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Anatomically Molded TPU Heel Counter

Anchors your foot with a supportive, injection molded heel counter that stabilizes your heel when you're moving with momentum.

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Custom High Density Insert

Dense, 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).
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No MARSHMALLOW Midsole

Gradient Density™ EVA

Gradient Density™ means the midsole has more bounce under the ball of your foot and gradually becomes more stable towards your heel. It's uniquely formulated to provide cushioning and rebound with better long-term durability than any other running shoe on the market. No marshmallows here.