Running With James
Running With James
Race Day Shoes, The New Puma HYROX Drop & What We Actually Wear
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In today’s episode of Running with James, we break down one of the hottest topics in hybrid and endurance racing right now:
The release of the new Puma Deviate Nitro Elite HYROX race shoe.
With major brands officially stepping into the HYROX-specific market, what does this mean for race day strategy? Is a dedicated HYROX shoe necessary? And how should athletes think about choosing between a carbon-plated racer, a hybrid trainer, or a more traditional run shoe?
We dive into:
- What makes the Puma HYROX drop significant for the sport
- Race day shoe vs training shoe — why they shouldn’t always be the same
- Carbon plate benefits (and when they’re overkill)
- Grip, stability, and compromised running in HYROX
- Our personal favorite race day shoes right now
- What we actually train in week to week
If you’re preparing for HYROX, a marathon, or just trying to dial in your gear, this episode will help you make smarter decisions — not just trend-driven ones.
Because the right shoe won’t fix bad training…
But the wrong shoe can definitely slow you down.
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