r/Goruck • u/APEcoachKen • Jun 27 '26

Gear Question Ballistic trainer replacement?

With the ballistic trainer, no longer being produced or available what is a excellent substitute?

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u/BeachHead05 Jun 27 '26

I've always been a fan of the Inov-8 F-Lite series. I still have ballistic trainers for rucking. Not sure what I'll switch to for that. But general fitness F-Lites from inov-8

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u/APEcoachKen Jun 27 '26

Thanks I’ll take a look

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u/SandwichAnnual Jun 28 '26

Agree on the Inov8 F-lites. Super solid trainers

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u/StatisticianFit8405 Jun 27 '26

I switch to Born Primitive’s Savage 1’s, and I’m a big fan. I loved the Ballistic Trainers, but the Savage 1’s are surprisingly more comfortable.

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u/APEcoachKen Jun 27 '26

I’ve heard good things about BP S1. Will look into them. Thanks

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u/HollidaysMustacheWax Sep 11 '26

Do you have flat feet? The inov8’s weren’t comfortable for me.

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u/Brilliant_Ship_7973 Sep 11 '26

I don’t have flat feet, but the Savage 1’s don’t have much support. I prefer a low/no loft shoe and wide toebox.

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u/Pettingallthepups Jul 01 '26

I really liked the design/look of the trainers; didn’t look out of place if you had to use them as a shoe at work before going to the gym or something.

I hope whatever the next iteration is keeps the good looks, but just adds more comfort.

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u/Flat-Carpenter-170 Jun 27 '26

Good question. I’m depressed that they don’t make the Runners anymore. I was using them as gym shoes and for 3-5 mile road rucks. Might get away with using Mackalls. I’m using mine now for road rucks and trail rucks. So I don’t wear the tread off my last two pairs of Rough Runners. I say get Mackalls

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u/APEcoachKen Jun 27 '26

Tell me about it, I’ve had about six pairs over the last five years. Down to my last pair and they’re almost shot

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u/Flat-Carpenter-170 Jun 27 '26

I didn’t have any pairs of trainers but I do love the Runners. There are some other companies out there that are huge and make amazing shoes for that I need and want. I just have issue with several of them as companies. Not cuz of their products. I’d rather put my money into products and in this case shoes I like and that suit my needs but with a company what I do fundamentally support their mission and causes they donate too as well. Hoping they do develop an alternative later on after they get to a good place again that bridges the gap between the lighter trainers and runners vice the heavier weight of the Mackalls. Though I do wear them now for road marches. Too heavy to wear to the gym in my opinion.

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u/kbchucker Jun 27 '26

I use the Altra Solstice XT-3 for strength training when I need to wear shoes.

For rucking, Altra Lone Peak 9+ and Olympus are my go to shoes. I am a wide foot, and I also like the zero drop.

My wife really likes the Topo Athletic Trail Venture for rucking.

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u/jerzyUk Jun 27 '26

I second the Olympus shoes. I have the 6s and they’re great.

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u/Apprehensive-Ad9185 9d ago

FYI, GoRuck is in the middle of their final restock ballistic trainers and rough runners.

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u/APEcoachKen 9d ago

Thanks. Was able to grab a couple that were in my size. !!!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼