Run. Ruck. Train.

Rough Runner™

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.

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      Introducing the GORUCK Rough Runner in Speed Grey and White, an athletic shoe with a versatile road-to-trail outsole and a textured white sole, seen from the side.
      A person walks on a wooden deck wearing GORUCK's Rough Runner shoes in Speed Grey + White, featuring the GRADIENT DENSITY™ EVA MIDSOLE, along with black socks, enjoying the sunlight.
      Rough Runner - Speed Grey + White
      $124.00 $80.00
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      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.
      Rough Runner - Black + White
      $124.00 $80.00
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      In gym attire, the athlete showcases incredible strength, pulling a thick rope during a competition. Exercise equipment surrounds him as if cheering him on, and his GORUCK Rough Runner shoes in light grey and red provide the perfect foundation for both power and agility with their Gradient Density EVA midsole.
      Rough Runner - Light Grey + Red
      $124.00 $80.00
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      The Rough Runner - Blackout by GORUCK is a black running shoe showcasing a lace-up design and a road-to-trail outsole for versatile traction, displayed in a side view.
      Wearing the Rough Runner - Blackout running shoes from GORUCK, a man dressed in a black shirt and green shorts lifts a sandbag outdoors near a fence. His weighted vest aids his training while the shoes' Gradient Density EVA midsole offers support, and the road-to-trail outsole ensures he's prepared for any terrain.
      Rough Runner - Blackout
      $124.00 $80.00
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      The Rough Runner - Black + Gum, by GORUCK, is an athletic shoe with a versatile road-to-trail outsole and a textured black and gray sole set against a white background.
      A person is running on a sandy beach in ultra-supportive GORUCK Rough Runner - Black + Gum shoes, featuring a Gradient Density™ EVA midsole, paired with black socks and gray shorts.
      Rough Runner - Black + Gum
      $124.00 $80.00
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      The GORUCK Rough Runner - Baton Rouge is a white and magenta athletic running shoe with a textured sole, designed with a road-to-trail outsole and accented by a logo on the side.
      A person jogs along the beach, clad in a green shirt and black shorts, with waves crashing behind them. Their GORUCK Rough Runner - Baton Rouge shoes boast a road-to-trail outsole and GRADIENT DENSITY™ EVA MIDSOLE, ensuring comfort and support on the sandy terrain.
      Rough Runner - Baton Rouge
      $124.00 $80.00
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      Introducing the Women's Rough Runner - Hot Pink by GORUCK, a vibrant pink and white lightweight running shoe. It features a sleek design with a Rough Runner™ white textured sole, pink accents, GRADIENT DENSITY™ EVA MIDSOLE, pink laces, a pull tab at the heel, and a stylized arrow design on the side.
      A person doing push-ups outdoors showcases their ultra-supportive Rough Runner - Hot Pink running shoes by GORUCK, featuring a versatile road-to-trail outsole and a striking pink and white design.
      Rough Runner - Hot Pink
      $124.00 $59.00
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      The Rough Runner - Electric Blue by GORUCK is an athletic shoe featuring a blue upper with a white and orange sole, adorned with an arrow design on the side. It is perfect for any terrain thanks to its GRADIENT DENSITY™ EVA MIDSOLE that ensures comfort, and a versatile road-to-trail outsole ideal for tackling diverse paths.
      A man jogs on a paved path surrounded by trees and greenery, enjoying the sunny day with ease. His Rough Runner - Electric Blue footwear from GORUCK, equipped with a GRADIENT DENSITY™ EVA MIDSOLE, offers supreme comfort while the versatile road-to-trail outsole adapts seamlessly to any terrain.
      Rough Runner - Electric Blue
      $124.00 $80.00
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      Introducing the Men's Rough Runner - Tidal Blue by GORUCK, a high-mileage athletic shoe featuring a vibrant blue design with a white textured sole and subtle brown accents. This shoe is equipped with a breathable mesh upper, lace-up closure, and enhanced comfort through Gradient Density EVA technology. A distinctive arrow design adorns the heel.
      A GORUCK Men's Rough Runner - Tidal Blue sprints along the beach, showcasing sneakers with Gradient Density EVA, ideal for tackling high mileage. The sandy shore stretches out in the foreground while the ocean sparkles under a clear sky in the background.
      Rough Runner - Tidal Blue
      $124.00 $80.00
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      Introducing the Men's Rough Runner - Seaspray from GORUCK, a stylish athletic shoe featuring a green and white geometric design. It includes a textured white sole made from Gradient Density EVA and is complemented by a black outsole. With its lace-up closure and convenient heel loop, it's the ideal choice for any Rough Runner in style.
      A Rough Runner jogs along the sandy beach in Men's Rough Runner - Seaspray by GORUCK, with the ocean visible in the background. The sun casts a warm glow, highlighting their muscular legs, while the Gradient Density EVA enhances their stride amidst nature's beauty.
      Rough Runner - Seaspray
      $124.00 $80.00
      Side view of GORUCK's Rough Runner - Midnight Frogskin + Acid Lime, featuring a black and gray camo design with neon yellow accents, black laces, and a versatile road-to-trail outsole for adventurous journeys.
      Two men, embodying the spirit of GORUCK's Rough Runner in Midnight Frogskin + Acid Lime, walk along the sidewalk in athletic gear and backpacks, likely discussing their road-to-trail outsoles and comfortable gradient density EVA midsoles near a building.
      Rough Runner - Midnight Frogskin + Acid Lime
      $124.00

      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.

      ULTRA-SUPPORTIVE RUNNERS

      Run. Ruck. Train.

      Introducing the first running shoe designed to withstand the exponential loads at impact of ruck running.

      • You need maximum support for moving with weight.
      • You need responsive cushioning and rebound for moving with momentum.
      • You need lateral stability for doing PT without injury.

      Rough Runner™ thrive when running, rucking or training.

      Product Development

      Tested + Proven at the GORUCK Games

      Elite athletes had the option of testing out prototype Rough Runner™ at the 2023 GORUCK Games.

      This massive wear test gave us valuable insights into how the shoes performed and allowed us to make significant improvements to the final product.

      Long-Term Durability

      No Marshmallow Midsole

      Other running shoes are designed to feel good when you first try them on, but those marshmallow clouds flatten over time and distance — especially when moving with weight (ruck weight or body weight).

      Our custom Gradient Density™ EVA midsole is uniquely formulated to maintain a balance of cushioning, rebound and 3X Support™ over the long haul.

      Teddy Roosevelt

      The Original Rough Runner

      Before he was a Rough Rider in the first volunteer cavalry of the Spanish-American War, Teddy Roosevelt was a Rough Runner. Turns out the 26th president of the United States pretty much invented jogging. He exercised regularly and put in the work to become a healthy, active outdoorsman. That’s why we named our premiere running shoe in honor of him and the strenuous life he championed.

      “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

      You Need More Support

      RUNNING IS THE NUMBER ONE
      CAUSE OF INJURY IN SPECIAL FORCES

      So We Built a More Supportive Platform

      According to twenty-one studies reporting musculoskeletal injury data in Special Operations Forces, physical training accounts for 80% of injuries. Running and lifting were the most common injury mechanisms with the ankle, knee and lumbar spine as the most common body parts affected.

      Special Forces soldiers will always need to move quickly with weight on their backs and running as a form of training isn't going anywhere. That's why we built the Rough Runner™ with an ultra-supportive platform uniquely designed to handle the exponential loads at impact of ruck running and intense physical training.

      Run fast, run strong, run with weight. Run with 3X Support™ for all 3 arches in your foot.

      Be a Rough Runner

      Choose the harder path and embrace the suck.

      Running. Ruck Running. PT. Pavement. Trail. Sprints. 12-Milers. Marathons.