Best Training Shoes for CrossFit and HYROX

Common questions

Can I do CrossFit in running shoes?

<p>For your first few classes, yes. Beyond that they work against you. A running midsole is designed to compress and return energy, which is exactly what you do not want under a heavy squat or a stable overhead position. Members usually notice the difference immediately when they switch to a flat trainer.</p>

What shoes should I wear for HYROX?

<p>Something light and responsive with real outsole grip. You run about eight kilometres broken into eight one-kilometre segments in a single pair, so running comfort matters more than in a typical CrossFit class, but the sled push and pull demand grip that a soft road shoe does not always provide. Race-specific hybrids exist and are worth it once you are training seriously. Our <a href="/programs/hyrox">HYROX program page</a> covers the rest of the race-prep picture.</p>

Do I need weightlifting shoes?

<p>Not in your first year. A raised heel improves ankle range in a deep squat, which helps if you are limited there, but the better first move is to actually improve the ankle. If you compete in weightlifting, or you squat several times a week and have hit a genuine mobility ceiling, they earn their place.</p>

How often should I replace them?

<p>Running shoes typically last 500 to 800 kilometres, and the signal is that the midsole stops feeling springy, not that the upper looks worn. Flat trainers last much longer, and usually fail at the upper from rope climbs and burpees long before the sole is done.</p>