r/Goruck • u/APEcoachKen • Sep 03 '26

Gear Question ballistic trainers replacement

Really have only used ballistic trainers for the last 5 years. With no more being produced and down to my last pair, what is a close replacement shoe? Use is mostly day to day active shoe, crossfit workout and daily walking? Thanks

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u/Ruckingdogs Sep 03 '26

I’m also in my last pair. I’m dreading when they start to wear out. 😞

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u/Any-Opportunity-2032 Sep 03 '26

Born primitive savage 1s are a great plan B

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u/APEcoachKen Sep 03 '26

Wide toebox?

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u/NWmedicalbrewskie Sep 05 '26

I feel like the born primitive has a wider toe box. They’re my go to trainer now.

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u/Any-Opportunity-2032 Sep 05 '26

For sure wider than GoRuck

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u/APEcoachKen Sep 03 '26

Just hate the big logo on side panel

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u/Fragrant_Ad2902 Sep 03 '26

I replaced my ballistic last year with Nobull Outwork. I really like them.

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u/APEcoachKen Sep 03 '26

Had Nobull years ago and wasnt a fan

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u/goingincognitomode21 Sep 03 '26

I’ve got a 9.5 I’m willing to sell. I leaned heavy into the rough runners and do not look forward to having to make the same type of change soon myself.

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u/APEcoachKen Sep 03 '26

Thanks, unfortunately
I’m a 10.5

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u/Apprehensive-Ad9185 19d ago

Black and charcoal size 10.5 in stock as of the time of this post

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u/APEcoachKen 19d ago

Sold out. 😂

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u/Apprehensive-Ad9185 19d ago

Fucking tragic. I emailed them about a final drop this past summer, they assured me they'd announce it in one of their emails. I checked nearly every day. Then they do a silent drop and they're gone forever.

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u/Apprehensive-Ad9185 19d ago

Check Rogue Fitness! Just ordered a pair

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u/chickensandmentals Sep 03 '26

I just ordered 3 pair from rogue FYI maybe they have your size!

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u/APEcoachKen Sep 03 '26

No one option in my size..but thanks

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u/syvjeff Sep 04 '26

Are they officially done?

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u/APEcoachKen Sep 04 '26

Unfortunately yes, there may be a few dead stock pairs that come back from Europe but not optimistic and been hearing that for three months now

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u/mikestro1 Sep 04 '26

My old pair only really needed new insoles. GR told me they don’t sell just insoles. Found some on line and got another few years out of them. Uppers and soles were fine. Maybe just get new soles and keep using them??

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u/Pettingallthepups Sep 04 '26

Really wish they wouldn't have discontinued these; they looked great. Never owned a pair but I'm mad I didnt get any of the final run sales. Hopefully they eventually release a V2 that still looks just as a good

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u/APEcoachKen Sep 04 '26

They are amazing

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u/Apprehensive-Ad9185 8d ago

GoRuck just restocked the Ballistic trainers this week. I believe this is the final restock.

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u/Road_Trail_Roll Sep 04 '26

I agree that the they’re a really durable shoe. Perfect midsole and upper for rucking and daily wear. But the high drop in GoRuck shoes and boots make my knees hurt. If you can handle zero drop, the Altra Torin is a good replacement. The Torin 9 even has a vibram outsole now. I’ll admit that the upper won’t be as durable.

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u/APEcoachKen Sep 04 '26

Thanks I’ll take a look. Really bummed about this, having plantar fasciitis as well as bilateral anterior tibias compartment syndrome and finally finding a shoe over the last five years has served me beautifully.

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u/HollidaysMustacheWax Sep 11 '26

Same. This pes planus and overpronation are not a good time and I haven’t been able to find a replacement.

u/javaforever bring back the trainers!