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.
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 1800D CORDURA® Ballistic Nylon — offering the toughest Special Forces grade abrasion resistance against the stresses of rope climbs. This 1800D 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 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).
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.
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.
Ballistic Trainers - Wolf Grey + High Risk Red
“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
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.
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
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.
The forefoot area is resilient and flexible, providing excellent cushioning and rebound from strike to recovery when running, jumping or performing other explosive movements.
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.
The forefoot rubber is formulated for increased grip in any environment — wet and dry, inside or out.
The midfoot rubber is formulated from a rock climbing compound for the best abrasion resistance and long term durability — ideal for rope climbs.
The rubber in the heel is dense, tough and won't wear down after miles of running or rucking.
Overall rating: 4.747897 / 5 from 4518 reviews.
The Men's Ballistic Trainers offer exceptional support, stability, and comfort for both workouts and everyday wear. Customers praise the wide toe box, custom high-density insert, and gradient density EVA midsole. The ballistic nylon upper provides durability and breathability, while the triple compound rubber outsole ensures grip and abrasion resistance.
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"I am really happy with these shoes. Somehow, I never knew they existed, but I'm glad I know now. I wanted a trainer for weight-training days, but not something too specific, since I don't lift very heavy. I often do bodyweight or a mix of bodyweight and other exercises. These are great all-around shoes so far. They feel durable, fit right, and have good support."
"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."
"The shoe itself is very well built but for some reason those laces always moves from one side to the other side. This is a bit irritating as it has to be adjusted all the time. I’ve owned these before and they do last much longer than other brand trainers. I also like how they mold to your feet as you use them."
"Used these as my primary pair of shoes while underway during my time on a submarine. They stood up to being used for 16+ hour days and still held up as my go to training shoes. After 2 years they're still going strong which is usually a problem with my large and wide feet (Typically wear a 14 wide). Most shoes squeeze them and end up busting at the seems but I'm still wearing these as my primary training footwear."
"Firstly, the shoes are excellent apart from the label on the tongue fraying but that has absolutely no effect on the rest of the quality of the shoe. Great balance of stability and cushioning for running or lifting. I had an issue with the sizing and the correspondence was pretty blunt, didn't apologise for their error and they didn't seem interested in ensuring I had a positive experience with the product. Personally, I think customer service is an important part of the whole buying experience and this has put me off the band somewhat."
"Best shoes ever for weight training. Wide toe box, narrow heel, grippy sole, attractive. Love this shoe. Sorry they sell out of their other styles because i would buy them."
"Solid build. Really happy with the wider than typical toe box and forefoot in general. Still feels good through the heel with no slip."
"Been logging 15k steps a day walking around Japan and so far so good. Sole looks brand new after a couple weeks. Also performed well for tennis."
"The fit is perfect, following recomendations for a larger size. At the beginning I did strange the tight fit, but after a breakdown period they are Great. Recomended"
"The shoes look good. Fit well and are comfortable. I have a small foot so finding comfortable shoes as a man can be challenging. Looking forward to putting these shoes through their paces."
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