# @bret_gornik on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2026-01-09T12:35:36.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Bret Gornik (@bret_gornik) — https://gondola.cc/bret_gornik

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The best shoe for HYROX

Choosing the right shoe matters more than most athletes realize. HYROX is part running race and part functional movement test. Your shoe has to help you run efficiently and give you traction and stability for sleds, burpees, carries, lunges, and wall balls.

Biggest advice
Pick a running shoe that also has traction on the bottom.
A treadmill-only shoe without grip will cost you time in the stations.

Before you choose, consider two things.

1. Budget
Not everyone needs a top-end race shoe. A well-fitting running shoe that feels good on easy and longer runs is often the best place to start.

2. Goal time
If your goal is to break the hour mark, a carbon plate shoe is worth it. The stiffness and energy return help you hold pace late in the race.
If you are not chasing sub-60 yet, prioritize fit, comfort, and grip over hype.

Top HYROX shoe picks by brand

• Nike – Zoom Fly 6
Carbon plate feel with a stable platform that works well for running and mixed movement.

• Puma – Deviate Nitro Elite
Bouncy, responsive, and grippy. Great for holding tempo and threshold pace.

• Saucony – Endorphin Pro 4
Balanced carbon plate option that works for fast training and race day.

• Adidas – Adizero Adios Pro 4
Propulsive foam and rods built for sustained speed with solid traction.

• Mizuno – Wave Rebellion Pro
Carbon-infused geometry that promotes forward momentum and stability.

No shoe is perfect, but these are performance-driven options that support running economy without sacrificing grip.

If your shoe slows you on the run or slips in the stations, every second adds up. Pick something that fits your foot, supports your pace, and feels good under fatigue.

Comment the shoe you wear! Interested to hear your opinion. 

#HYROX #HYROXTraining #HybridAthlete #RunTraining

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