GORUCK Ballistic Trainer Review - Sturdy!

[@mattnelson8325]

Thanks for the review. I am a GORUCKER and wondered about these.

[@ricardodiaz6187]

Great review thank you. Answered all of my questions. I just purchased a pair from Rogue [Goruck didn’t have the color size combo I wanted ]…..

[@morimo11]

I got a pair for cheap too but haven’t done much in them yet. I’ll wod this weekend with them maybe.

[@tkdhanani]

I bought mine on PM too. Liked them so much bought white/red colorway during goruck BF sale (which look better in person than in the pi). I LOVE these shoes. And I agree with all the points you made Joel except colorway - I like the nondescript colorway of black/gum because i can train with them but also wear them with a pair of joggers or jeans. The toe box is super comfortable. I can wear these for hours and my feet don’t hurt. I would buy them again - oh wait! I did! :)

[@michaelcleveland98]

I got a pair via a friend who was at the Rogue Games. I pretty much agree with everything.... stability is awesome, fit pretty good (I have narrow feet). Loved the lace lock. The one thing I found completely the opposite, for me, they were the worst rope climbing shoe I've ever worn. At no point could I ever get the shoes to grip the rope. Weird. Regardless, thanks for the review.

[@StonedRambo01]

What's your favorite training shoe this year? Or are you gonna make a best of 2021 video?

[@jonskimckerry6536]

I was hoping to replace my Metcons with these. But couldn't get passed how heavy they felt. I ended up giving them away after 2 weeks.

[@TB-fi1up]

Joel, I don't have wide feet but they're completely flat - no arch at all. Which all-purpose training shoe would you recommend? Thanks.

[@williamwood7]

These trainers are great! I wouldn’t say the tongue is flimsy, it’s actually very durable - just not bulky, which I see as a positive.

[@kozmo7]

Love when you upload dude, one of the greats!

[@victormartin1948]

What do you think is better for crossfit this or the nobull trainer +??

[@victorvek5227]

Do you have a favorite for wider / flatter feet if these aren’t your jam? I was kinda between these and the Altra Solstice XT 2 but now I’m questioning these.

[@brianhyatt3930]

Victor, I have wide/flat, and this is the first training shoe that isn’t a zero drop and or minimalist that gives my toes plenty of room. The Altra’s were great, but a little too cushioned for lifting stability(you might have a different experience). I would highly recommend the Ballistic trainers, I bought the high tops, they’re a little clunky coming from barefoot shoes, but I’m getting used to it. Hope this helps and I hope you have a great day!

[@jbp48080]

Do you recall can you run in the Ballestic shoes. 2-3 miles ??

[@AMRAP]

Wouldn’t be my first choice but should be alright with the anatomical insole

[@carlhouck4387]

REALLY tried to like these, but my Hoka Challengers/Bondis feel so much more comfortable.

[@TellurdogIsayhi]

Nothing beats hoka in comfort lol. They are second to none

[@ChrisMcWilliams-ue6lo]

Off topic question. what is the brown watch you’re wearing? Looks cool

[@AMRAP]

It was the garmin instinct tactical in Fde

[@xialin-x3g]

which one would you recommend comparing this one to TYR CXT1 or RAD? is this one pretty solid when doing weightlifting movements?

[@AMRAP]

I would take Rads and CXT2 (not 1) over these in a heart beat...theyre good all around general trainers but unspecial at anything. For oly, they're just okay.

[@georgezhang3308]

How do they compare to Nike metcons?

[@paulclaveloux6771]

Barely recognized you with the short hair!

[@beoz658]

First 20 minutes for me back of heel blisters. So bummed.

[@KenanTurkiye]

I could blacken the remaining of the sole (not that they need'em much), wear them under my summer suits while going to work and if I miss the bus, just run to work. (ok silliness aside, good review)

[@J.K.Lantz967]

They look like a standard issue retirement home shoe!

[@mattpeters6224]

Dude, if you start your review sounding like Greta Thornburg you may lose a few folks. Jake's review and interview with the designer was awesome. Its a helluva pair of shoes. Not stoked on aesthetics but function is on point.

[@AMRAP]

I’m positive that I’m not the only one that thought the same about the initial marketing.

[@MrLlama999]

I appreciated the honesty. Marketing is always just positivity and hype. It’s nice to see some other perspectives.

[@jamestonbellajo]

I’ve seen a lot of Greta Thunberg and I don’t know how Joel’s 2 sentences about the marketing resembled her at all and how he’d lose viewers from that…

[@pharm30]

Look like some Generic dad shoe 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@MrHydevsDrJekyll]

They’re right. Zero drop shoes are the worst. I mean it’s Crossfit.