The Men's Rough Runner - Black + White by GORUCK is a lightweight running shoe that features a sleek mesh upper and black laces. It has a distinctive textured white sole with a Gradient Density EVA midsole, subtle geometric patterns, and a convenient pull tab at the heel for easy wear.
The Men's Rough Runner - Black + White by GORUCK is a lightweight running shoe that features a sleek mesh upper and black laces. It has a distinctive textured white sole with a Gradient Density EVA midsole, subtle geometric patterns, and a convenient pull tab at the heel for easy wear.
A person jogging on a paved road wearing Men's Rough Runner - Black + White from GORUCK. The background is blurred with greenery.
The Rough Runner - Black + White by GORUCK is an ultra-supportive running sneaker featuring a black and white design, a Gradient Density EVA midsole, and a sleek white sole, shown from the side view.
Men's Rough Runner shoes from GORUCK in black and white are showcased on a white background. One shoe is upright with its laces visible, while the other emphasizes the tread pattern and lightweight running design, featuring a Gradient Density EVA Midsole for optimal comfort.
Close-up of a Men's Rough Runner sneaker by GORUCK in black and white featuring the logo on the tongue and black laces. This lightweight running shoe offers a sleek design with a gray stripe detail and includes a Gradient Density EVA Midsole for enhanced comfort.
Presenting a close-up of the Rough Runner in Black + White by GORUCK, this sneaker features black laces and boasts a Gradient Density EVA midsole for superior comfort. Its versatile road-to-trail outsole ensures adaptability, while a white accent on the tongue and midsole adds a finishing touch to these ultra-supportive running shoes.
Close-up of the Men's Rough Runner - Black + White by GORUCK showcases a textured fabric and sleek design. The side features an embossed arrow-like pattern, with detailed craftsmanship that offers a modern and minimalist appearance. Perfect for Rough Runner events, this lightweight running shoe ensures comfort and style.
The image displays the underside of the Men's Rough Runner - Black + White shoe by GORUCK, featuring a textured sole with a deep tread pattern for excellent grip and traction. Positioned on a white background, this lightweight running shoe includes a Gradient Density EVA Midsole to enhance comfort.
Rough Runner - Black + White
The Rough Runner - Black + White athletic shoe by GORUCK showcases an ultra-supportive design and versatile road-to-trail outsole, with a black and gray upper and a white sole, seen from the side.
Introducing the Rough Runner - Black + White by GORUCK, featuring ultra-supportive running shoes that showcase one from a top view and the other highlighting a versatile road-to-trail outsole with a Gradient Density EVA midsole for unmatched comfort.
A person dressed in a black outfit with a brown backpack, wearing the Men's Rough Runner - Black + White by GORUCK, sprints down a two-lane road marked with a solid yellow line. Amidst the trees and greenery under clear skies, they embody the spirit of a Rough Runner in action.
Close-up shot of a person sprinting on a paved path, with the focus on their legs and feet. They are wearing GORUCK's Men's Rough Runner shoes in black and white, featuring a Gradient Density EVA Midsole, along with black socks. The blurred background enhances the sense of dynamic movement similar to a Rough Runner challenge.
At an outdoor competition, an athlete lifts a heavy bag, showcasing strength and determination. Spectators in the background cheer as the competitor, wearing GORUCK's Rough Runner - Black + White shoes that feature a versatile road-to-trail outsole, displays incredible power and balance.
Dressed in a GORUCK Men's Rough Runner - Black + White ensemble, a man in lightweight running shoes climbs over a wooden wall, showcasing his physical exertion. An American flag flutters against the clear sky behind him, capturing the essence of a Rough Runner event or outdoor fitness challenge.
During the GORUCK Men's Rough Runner – Black + White outdoor obstacle course, a person climbs a steep black ramp with ropes. They reach for a red and white striped object at the top, surrounded by metal scaffolding under a clear blue sky, all while wearing lightweight running shoes for agility and comfort.
A man, famously called the "Rough Runner," jogs along a road beside a serene lake, surrounded by dense forest and misty mountains. He is outfitted in GORUCK's Men's Rough Runner - Black + White gear, which includes a gray t-shirt, black shorts, and running shoes equipped with a Gradient Density EVA Midsole. The overcast sky adds to the tranquil and natural setting.
A person jogging on a gravel path in GORUCK Men's Rough Runner shoes in black and white, paired with shorts and carrying a small flag. Their legs are visible against a background of grass and a puddle, highlighting the superior comfort of the Gradient Density EVA Midsole, ideal for any Rough Runner.
A person jogging on a paved road in Men's Rough Runner - Black + White by GORUCK, wearing black shorts and a gray shirt. The blurred greenery and metal guardrail in the background suggest a natural setting.
A person sitting on a wooden bench outdoors ties the laces of their GORUCK Men's Rough Runner shoes in black and white, perfectly paired with black socks and shorts. Sunlight filters through, highlighting the tattoos on their arms, while the Gradient Density EVA Midsole adds comfort for any adventurous run.
A person is holding a pair of Men's Rough Runner shoes in black and white by GORUCK, which include a Gradient Density EVA Midsole for comfort. They are dressed in tan shorts and a black ring. The outdoor setting, with grass and trees in the background, provides the perfect backdrop for these lightweight running shoes.

Rough Runner - Black + White

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WHAT SIZE AM I?

Rough Runners™ run true to size. A lightweight one-piece mesh upper provides seamless flexibility without cramping your toes, while a 3D molded heel lock prevents slippage and excessive movement around the ankle. If you're unsure of your size we recommend the same size as Ballistic Trainers™.

UNISEX SIZING

The Rough Runners™ make for a truly unisex shoe. Sizing begins at M4/W6 to allow for a full range of women's size options. See the size conversion chart below to find your size.

Allow for 2cm of room when measuring by insert.

Men's US Women's US UK EU INSERT (CM)
3 5 2.5 35.5 22.7
3.5 5.5 3 36 23
4 6 3.5 36.5 23.4
4.5 6.5 4 37 23.7
5 7 4.5 37.5 24.1
5.5 7.5 5 38 24.4
6 8 5.5 39 24.8
6.5 8.5 6 39.5 25.4
7 9 6.5 40 25.7
7.5 9.5 7 41 26.1
8 10 7.5 41.5 26.4
8.5 10.5 8 42 27
9 11 8.5 42.5 27.7
9.5 11.5 9 43 28.1
10 12 9.5 44 28.4
10.5 12.5 10 44.5 28.7
11 13 10.5 45 29.1
11.5 13.5 11 46 29.6
12 14 11.5 46.5 30.1
12.5 14.5 12 47.25 30.7
13 15 12.5 48 31.1
14 16 13.5 49 31.7
15 17 14.5 50 32.4
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Run fast, run strong, run with weight.

Ultra-supportive running shoes built for the strenuous life and named in honor of the original Rough Runner, Teddy Roosevelt. Be a Rough Runner. Choose the harder path and embrace the suck.

NOTE FOR UK CUSTOMERS: shoe box and inside shoe label will read one half size up from actual shoe size (ex. UK 6 incorrectly reads as UK 6.5, etc.).

Cushion + Rebound + Support

Gradient Density™ EVA Midsole

There's no other midsole like it. Custom formulated to provide cushioning and rebound with better long-term durability than any other running shoe on the market. No marshmallows here.

The Gradient Density™ EVA has more bounce under the ball of your foot and then gradually becomes more stable towards your heel. This ensures you're always running with 3X Support™ for all 3 arches in your foot.

You can't see it, but you'll feel the difference from heel strike to toe off.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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). 

RUN WITH 3X SUPPORT™

3X SUPPORT™ FOR ALL 3 ARCHES IN YOUR FOOT

You have 3 arches in your foot...not just one. Rough Runner™ are built to support all 3 of your arches.

Rough Runner™ Explained

Built for the Strenuous Life

Named in honor of the original Rough Runner

“I wish to preach, not the doctrine of ignoble ease, but the doctrine of the strenuous life, the life of toil and effort, of labor and strife; to preach that highest form of success which comes, not to the man who desires mere easy peace, but to the man who does not shrink from danger, from hardship, or from bitter toil, and who out of these wins the splendid ultimate triumph.”

– Theodore Roosevelt

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