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Every post on Gear & Kit, newest first: pricing, reviews and race notes. Shoes, apparel and equipment for Hyrox and hybrid racing, tested and priced.
- Pricing
ANTA C202 7 is US$130 — and the 6 Pro fell to US$140
ANTA US now lists the new C202 7 at US$130 and has halved the old C202 6 Pro to US$140. A sourced price comparison, checked 22 October 2026.
- Race guide
HYROX Elite Series 26/27: five rounds, dates and Challenger 15
All five 2026/27 HYROX Elite Series rounds, session times, cut-off dates and how Challenger 15 promotion works — plus the contradiction HYROX hasn't fixed.
- Price comparison
Li-Ning Feidian 7 ELITE: US$299.99 vs US$369 at two importers
Two grey importers list the Feidian 7 ELITE AOA on the same day at a US$69 gap. The SKUs don't match, and neither states a customs position.
- Race news
METRIX 2027: Manchester on sale from £90, London in April
METRIX has listed Manchester for 27 February 2027 at Depot Mayfield from £90, and London for 17–18 April. What the organiser confirms, and what it doesn't.
- Pricing
Li-Ning Feidian 6 Ultra: US$227 on Amazon against a US$400 list
Amazon US shows a US$227.40 coupon price on Li-Ning's flagship racer. Every Chinese channel is dearer before duty — but the listing has a catch.
- Race news
DEKA EMEA Championship 2027: Liverpool dates and entry prices
Every division's opening entry fee for DEKA's first EMEA Championship in Liverpool, 28–30 May 2027, in GBP and USD, plus who can actually win the title.
- Availability
adidas Adizero Dropset Elite: still US$275, white sold out
Checked 14 October 2026: the white Dropset Elite is sold out at adidas.com, the price hasn't moved since May, and DICK'S and Road Runner are pennies under list.
- Race news
Turf Games Winter Festival 2027 moves to London Olympia
Turf Games' 2027 Winter Festival is confirmed for London Olympia on 6–7 February, with team entry opening 15 October at 19:00 UK. The fee is still unpublished.
- Race results
Kona 2026: the shoes behind the fastest Ironman marathons
The five fastest men and women on the run at the 2026 IRONMAN World Championship in Kona: splits, pace per km and the shoes they wore.
- Buying guide
Li-Ning Red Hare 9 lineup: Ultra vs Pro vs standard
Ultra for long runs, Pro for stable daily miles, base model unproven. Lab specs side by side, plus the Australian shop prices checked 13 October 2026.
- Pricing
Puma HYROX Deviate Elite 3 vs Elite 4: US$180 against US$260
Puma US still lists the outgoing HYROX Elite 3 at full price. Fleet Feet has it at US$180. All the US and UK prices, checked 12 October 2026.
- Race news
ATHX Games 2027: San Diego, Las Vegas and Denver dates are live
ATHX's 2027 calendar now lists seven US stops, with San Diego on 23 January leading. Dates, venues and registration status, checked 11 October 2026.
- Brand guide
Li-Ning and Anta vs Nike, Adidas and Puma: the running shoe shift
Five brands, two continents and one crowded marathon start line. How Li-Ning and Anta caught Nike, Adidas and Puma in running shoes, and where they now meet.
- Comparison
Li-Ning vs Adidas running shoes: the equivalent of every model
Feidian 6 vs Adios Pro 4, Chaoying Pro vs Adizero Evo SL and the rest: each Li-Ning running shoe matched to its nearest Adidas, with AU prices.
- Comparison
Li-Ning vs Nike, Puma and Adidas: every running shoe matched
Every current Li-Ning running shoe matched to its nearest Nike, Puma and Adidas equivalent, with lab specs and Australian prices checked 11 October 2026.
- Comparison
Li-Ning vs Nike running shoes: the equivalent of every model
Feidian 6 vs Alphafly 3, Red Hare 9 Pro vs Pegasus 42 and the rest: each Li-Ning running shoe against its nearest Nike, with AU prices.
- Comparison
Li-Ning vs Puma running shoes: the equivalent of every model
Feidian 6 vs Deviate Nitro Elite 4, Red Hare 9 Ultra vs MagMax Nitro 2 and the rest: each Li-Ning running shoe matched to its nearest Puma.
- Race news
Centr HYROX Anaheim adds a Thursday: Dec 3–6 timetable
HYROX's own page now lists Anaheim as a four-day weekend, 3–6 December 2026. Every division's provisional start block, plus what two ticket boards say is left.
- Landed cost
Importing a Chinese carbon racer: the 2026 landed-cost maths
With de minimis gone and a 40% duty stack, an AliExpress carbon racer has to list under about US$107 to beat US retail. Prices checked 9 October 2026.
- Qualification
Deadly Dozen Worlds 2027: which races count, and the cut-off
The qualification window for Birmingham closes 31 May 2027 — and two listed races miss it by five days. Every official rule and date, in one place.
- Pricing
ANTA C202 6 Pro: US$224 on ANTA US vs US$168 elsewhere
ANTA's US site shows US$224 for the C202 6 Pro; New Republic shows US$168 final sale. What the US$56 gap actually costs you. Prices checked 23 September 2026.
- Pricing
Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra: what Americans actually pay
No Li-Ning US store, four live routes. Amazon's own storefront is cheapest at about US$141.50 landed — the China sellers aren't. Checked 5 October 2026.
- Pricing
Dynafish Xiaonian: US$129.99 official vs US$129 grey import
Dynafish's own US store lists the Xiaonian at US$129.99 while Chinese sellers sit at US$129.00. Prices checked 1 October 2026, with the duty gap explained.
- Race results
HYROX Bordeaux 2026: top 5 Pro women and their shoes
Elodie Ravera broke an hour to win Pro women at HYROX Bordeaux 2026. The top five, their times, and what is known about the shoes they race in.
- Rules explained
HYROX 26/27 rulebook: every change to the standards
Incomplete station is now a DQ across all formats, sandbag drops cost 15 seconds, and the two rulebooks disagree on partner substitution at Worlds.
- Race guide
LT Games Dallas: US$249–$299 entry and 17 stations explained
Life Time's hybrid competition runs 2–3 October 2026 in Frisco, Texas. Entry prices, the 17-station weight-to-rep format and how judging differs from HYROX.
- Recovery
Calf and Achilles care for people who push sleds
Sled pushes, running and jumping all load the calves and Achilles. Strength work and load management that keep them healthy through a race build.
- Race explainer
ATHX Games explained: three scored zones, one session
Strength, Endurance and MetCon X, with warm-up and recovery zones in between. How ATHX Games works and how to train for its three-part format.
- Training plan
Starting hybrid training: the first eight weeks
New to running and lifting together? A gentle eight-week start that builds habits, basic fitness and technique before you even think about a race.
- Training
Five benchmark workouts to test your hybrid fitness
A timed run, an erg test, a station test and two mixed workouts. Five benchmarks to repeat every few months and see whether your training is working.
- Shoe guide
Breaking in race-day shoes: how many sessions
New shoes on race day are a classic mistake. How many sessions to wear race shoes beforehand, which sessions to use, and what to check each time.
- Technique
Breathing under load: bracing versus breathing on stations
Holding your breath helps heavy lifts but hurts long stations. How to brace and still breathe on sleds, carries, lunges and wall balls.
- Training
Hybrid brick sessions: pairing runs with stations
Borrowed from triathlon, brick sessions stack one discipline straight onto another. Five hybrid bricks that train the switch from station to run.
- Technique
Burpee efficiency: saving energy on every rep
Burpees appear in almost every hybrid race. Small changes to how you drop, push up and stand add up to minutes over a race.
- Nutrition
Caffeine before a race: timing and tolerance
Caffeine is one of the few supplements with solid support for performance. How to time it, why tolerance matters, and why race day is no time to experiment.
- Shoe guide
Carbon-plated shoes in HYROX: why they struggle on the sled
Carbon-plated racers are fast on the road, but a stiff plate and high, soft foam can work against you on sleds, lunges and wall balls. The trade-offs.
- Shoe guide
How to choose a shoe for HYROX: the four things that matter
Grip, forefoot stiffness, stability and cushioning. The four shoe qualities that decide how a shoe performs across eight runs and eight stations.
- Training
Running and lifting together: managing the interference
Endurance and strength work can compete for recovery. How to order sessions, space them out and keep both improving when you train for hybrid races.
- Training
Core training that carries over to sleds and wall balls
Sit-ups are not the answer. Anti-extension, anti-rotation and carry work that builds a core able to hold position under hybrid race loads.
- Training
Moving from CrossFit to hybrid racing
CrossFit athletes arrive with the movements and the grit. What changes is pacing for an hour, running volume, and learning to go slower early.
- Race explainer
Deadly Dozen explained: twelve laps, twelve Labours
A 400 m lap then a Labour in the infield, twelve times over. How the Deadly Dozen track format works and how to train for it.
- Race guide
DEKA Worlds 2026: qualifying close dates, rolldown and Fort Worth
MILE and STRONG qualifying shut on 13 September, FIT closes 27 September. The full 2026 rolldown calendar, divisions and the open Fort Worth heats.
- Recovery
Deload weeks: when to back off and how much
A planned easier week lets fitness catch up with training. When to deload, how much to cut, and the warning signs that you need one sooner.
- Training
Partner sessions to train for a Doubles race
You-go-I-go intervals, shared station sets and paced runs together. Five partner sessions that prepare a team for HYROX Doubles and other pairs races.
- Training
Building your engine on the ergs: intervals that work
Rowers, SkiErgs and bikes build fitness without the pounding of running. Four erg interval sessions and how to fit them around your running.
- Nutrition
Fuelling hybrid training: more carbohydrate on the hard days
Hard sessions run on carbohydrate. How to match what you eat to what you train, so hybrid sessions stay high quality without overthinking food.
- Buying guide
Buying grey-import shoes: what to check before you order
Imports can undercut local retail, but sizing, returns, duty, shipping and fakes all eat into the saving. A checklist before you buy shoes from overseas.
- Training
Grip strength training for sleds, carries and ropes
Grip fails before legs on many hybrid courses. Hangs, carries and holds that build grip endurance for the sled pull, farmers carry and wall balls.
- Training
Heart rate zones for hybrid training, explained plainly
Five zones, what each one trains, and how to set yours without a lab test. A plain guide to using heart rate in hybrid training.
- Training
Hill sprints: cheap power for sled and burpee work
Short, steep hill sprints build leg power and running mechanics with little risk. How to run them, how many to do and where they fit in hybrid training.
- Training
Hybrid training in a home gym: what you really need
A kettlebell, a sandbag, a wall ball and some open road go a long way. What to prioritise in a home set-up for hybrid racing, and what to find elsewhere.
- Race explainer
Beyond HYROX: the other hybrid race series worth knowing
DEKA, ATHX Games, Deadly Dozen, HybridX, LT Games, METRIX and the team events. A quick map of the hybrid racing world beyond HYROX.
- Race explainer
HybridX explained: Sweden's machine-heavy hybrid race
Eight stations in a fixed order, from a 1500 m row to a curved treadmill run. How HybridX works, how it differs from HYROX, and how to prepare.
- Training plan
A 12-week HYROX build for a first-time racer
A simple three-phase, 12-week structure for a first HYROX: build the base, add race-specific work, then sharpen and taper for race day.
- Technique
Burpee broad jumps: a rhythm that survives 80 metres
Burpee broad jumps are where heart rates spike. How to move efficiently, pick a jump length you can repeat, and avoid the no-reps that cost time.
- Race guide
HYROX no-reps: the movement standards that catch people out
Wall ball depth, lunge knee contact, burpee chest-to-floor. The standards judges enforce most often, and how to meet them when you are exhausted.
- Training
Compromised running: training legs to run after stations
Running after sleds, lunges and wall balls feels nothing like fresh running. How to train for it with sessions that pair stations with runs.
- Race guide
Choosing a HYROX Doubles partner: fitness match matters less
The best Doubles partner is not always the fittest person you know. Running pace, complementary strengths and how you handle a bad patch all matter more.
- Race guide
HYROX Doubles: splitting the work with a partner
In HYROX Doubles you run together and share the stations. How to split the work, when to swap, and how to communicate when you are both exhausted.
- Technique
Farmers carry in HYROX: grip, posture and planned breaks
The HYROX farmers carry tests grip more than strength. How to hold the handles, walk efficiently and plan one short break rather than several unplanned ones.
- Race guide
Your first HYROX: what actually happens on race day
Check-in, wave starts, the Roxzone, lap counting and the finish. A plain walk-through of a first HYROX so nothing on the day surprises you.
- Kit
Gloves in HYROX: when they help and when they cost you
Gloves protect hands on the sled pull and carries, but cost grip feel and time on wall balls. How to decide, and the alternatives some racers use.
- Nutrition
Hydration for an indoor HYROX race
Exhibition halls get hot and dry. How to arrive hydrated, what to drink, whether to drink mid-race, and signs you have got it wrong.
- Race guide
Racing HYROX over 40: what changes and what doesn't
Recovery takes longer and strength needs more attention, but the race itself stays the same. How to train and race HYROX well in your forties and beyond.
- Race guide
The mental side of HYROX: chunking a 60-plus minute race
Breaking the race into small pieces, planning for the hard moments, and what to tell yourself on run four. Practical mental skills for HYROX.
- Race guide
Ten first-timer HYROX mistakes and how to avoid them
Starting too fast, skipping sled practice, new shoes on race day. The ten mistakes first-time HYROX racers make most, and what to do instead.
- Nutrition
Race-day fuelling for HYROX: what to eat and when
HYROX is long enough to need a plan for food but short enough that mid-race fuelling is optional. What to eat the night before, the morning of, and during.
- Race guide
HYROX Open vs Pro: how to choose your division
Open and Pro run the same course with different loads. How to decide which division fits you, and when it makes sense to move up.
- Race guide
Pacing the eight runs: why run one should feel too easy
Eight 1 km runs make up most of a HYROX race. How to pace them so your last runs are close to your first, instead of falling apart after the sleds.
- Race guide
What to pack in your HYROX race bag
Shoes, layers, fuel, grip aids and the small things people forget. A practical HYROX race bag, grouped by before, during and after the race.
- Training
HYROX race week: how to taper without feeling flat
Cut volume, keep some intensity, and resist the urge to test yourself. A day-by-day approach to the final week before a HYROX race.
- Recovery
Recovering from HYROX: the first 72 hours
What to eat, how to move and when to train again after a HYROX race. A simple recovery plan for the three days after you cross the line.
- Race guide
HYROX Relay: how a team of four should split the course
In a HYROX Relay each of four racers takes two runs and two stations. How to assign legs, handle changeovers and get the best from your team.
- Technique
HYROX row pacing: treat 1000 m as a controlled recovery
The row sits in the middle of HYROX. Pace it right and you recover while still moving. Pace it wrong and the second half of the race falls apart.
- Race guide
Roxzone transitions: the minutes you lose without noticing
Eight trips through the Roxzone add up. How to move through transitions faster without spending any extra energy on the run or the stations.
- Technique
Sandbag lunges: how to get through 100 m with legs left
The sandbag lunges come late in HYROX, when your legs are already done. Bag position, step length and a pace that leaves something for the final run.
- Race guide
Your second HYROX: how to set a realistic PB target
Your first race gives you real splits to work with. How to turn them into a sensible target for race two, and where the easiest time usually hides.
- Technique
HYROX SkiErg pacing: holding 1000 m without wrecking run two
The SkiErg is the first station and the easiest to overcook. How to pace 1000 metres so you arrive at the sled with your legs and lungs intact.
- Technique
Sled pull technique: rope, stance and where people lose time
The HYROX sled pull rewards rhythm over strength. How to stand, hand-over-hand technique, managing the rope and protecting your grip for later.
- Technique
Sled push technique for HYROX: body angle, steps and stopping
The sled push is where races fall apart. Body position, step length, arm position and how to restart a stalled sled on race carpet.
- Race guide
Reading your HYROX splits: where your time really went
Your results show every run, station and Roxzone time. How to read them, compare yourself with similar racers, and pick what to train next.
- Race guide
The eight HYROX stations in order, and why the order matters
SkiErg first, wall balls last. How the fixed HYROX station order shapes pacing, fatigue and where to save energy across the whole race.
- Training
No SkiErg at your gym? Substitutes that carry over
The SkiErg has a particular hinge-and-pull pattern. Band pull-downs, cable work and rowing get you most of the way. How to train it without the machine.
- Training
Training for the HYROX sled without a sled
No sled at your gym? Exercises and sessions that build the strength and position for the sled push and pull, and what they cannot replace.
- Race explainer
HYROX vs DEKA: which hybrid race suits you
Eight 1 km runs and eight stations, or ten zones with short runs or none. How HYROX and DEKA differ in format, running load and who each race suits.
- Technique
Wall balls strategy: set sizes for the final station
100 wall balls to finish a HYROX. How to break them into sets before you have to, keep no-reps down and hold a steady rhythm to the line.
- Race guide
A HYROX warm-up that fits a crowded exhibition hall
Space is tight and timing is fixed. A 20-minute HYROX warm-up you can do in a small area, with timing that keeps you warm for your wave start.
- Recovery
Injury prevention for hybrid racers: the usual suspects
Calves, knees, lower backs and shoulders take the most punishment in hybrid training. Where injuries usually come from and the habits that head them off.
- Shoe guide
Insoles and orthotics in hybrid racing shoes
Custom orthotics and aftermarket insoles change a shoe's fit and feel. What to check when you move them between shoes for runs, stations and races.
- Shoe guide
Lacing techniques for heel lock and swollen feet
The runner's loop, window lacing and wide-forefoot lacing. Simple lacing changes that stop heel slip, ease pressure points and handle foot swell.
- Training
Coming to hybrid racing from the weights room
Lifters crush the sleds and then fade on the runs. How strength athletes can build a running engine without giving up the strength they already have.
- Recovery
Protecting your lower back through sleds and carries
Sleds, carries, deadlifts and wall balls all load the lower back. Bracing, positions and strength work that keep it healthy in hybrid training.
- Training
Lunge endurance: training the station that wrecks your last run
Walking lunges late in a race drain your legs like nothing else. A progression and supporting exercises to build lunge endurance for hybrid racing.
- Race explainer
METRIX explained: the pairs race staged like a nightclub
Teams of two, five 10-minute stations, and four minutes' recovery between each. How METRIX works and how to pace a race where you chase distance and reps.
- Shoe guide
Flat shoes for lifting days: do hybrid racers need them?
Flat, firm shoes give a stable base for squats and deadlifts. When a dedicated lifting-day shoe helps a hybrid racer, and when your trainer is enough.
- Recovery
A 10-minute mobility routine for hybrid training
Hips, ankles, thoracic spine and shoulders. A short daily mobility routine that targets the positions hybrid racing asks of your body.
- Training
Periodisation for hybrid racing, without the jargon
Base, build, peak, taper, recover. How to organise months of hybrid training into phases so you arrive at race day fit, fresh and uninjured.
- Training
Posterior chain work for hybrid racers
Glutes, hamstrings and back power the sled pull, carries and running. Five posterior chain exercises and how to fit them into a hybrid programme.
- Nutrition
Protein for hybrid athletes: enough, spread through the day
Protein supports recovery from strength and endurance work. Commonly cited targets, practical food sources and how to spread it across your meals.
- Kit guide
Socks for hybrid racing: length, fabric and blisters
Tall socks save your neck on sandbag lunges and your shins on sled pulls. What length, fabric and fit to look for, and how to avoid race-day blisters.
- Technique
Rowing technique for hybrid racers: legs, body, arms
A good rowing stroke uses legs first and arms last. Stroke sequence, common faults, and drills that make the rower cheaper for hybrid racers.
- Training
Training by RPE when your heart rate lies
Rate of perceived exertion is a simple 1 to 10 scale. When it beats heart rate for hybrid training, and how to calibrate it so it stays honest.
- Training
Coming to hybrid racing from running
Runners arrive with a big engine and weak stations. What to add, what to keep, and how to avoid losing your running while building strength.
- Technique
Running cadence for hybrid racers: does it matter?
Step rate gets a lot of attention. When a small cadence change helps hybrid racers, why tired legs make it drop, and how to change it safely.
- Shoe guide
Running shoe or gym trainer for a hybrid race?
Running shoes win on the runs, gym trainers win on the stations. How to decide which trade-off suits your race, your strengths and the course.
- Shoe guide
Cleaning and drying shoes without killing the foam
Heat, washing machines and wet storage shorten a shoe's life. How to clean, dry and store hybrid training shoes so they last as long as possible.
- Shoe guide
Heel-to-toe drop explained for hybrid racers
Drop is the height difference between heel and forefoot. What it changes for running and stations, and how to switch drops without hurting your calves.
- Shoe guide
Shoe fit for long races: allowing for foot swell
Feet swell over an hour of running and stations. How much room to leave, how to check fit properly, and what to do when your shoes feel tight mid-race.
- Shoe guide
Outsole grip on race carpet: what to look for
Sled stations are raced on carpet, where some outsoles slip. Rubber coverage, lug pattern and wear: how to judge a shoe's grip before race day.
- Buying guide
Shoe sizing across brands: why your US size varies
A US 10 in one brand is not a US 10 in another. Why sizing varies between brands and regions, and how to measure your feet so you order the right size.
- Training
Race simulations: how often and how much
A full race simulation teaches pacing but costs days of recovery. When to run a half or full simulation, how to set it up, and what to learn from it.
- Technique
SkiErg technique: hinge, pull and finish with the legs
Most people use the SkiErg as an arm exercise and tire fast. How to hinge, drive with body weight and keep your grip fresh for later stations.
- Recovery
Sleep and recovery for people training twice a day
Training is the stimulus; recovery is where you improve. How sleep, rest days and daily habits decide whether hard hybrid training makes you fitter.
- Shoe guide
Stack height and stability for wall balls and lunges
High stacks cushion the runs but can feel wobbly on deep squats. How stack height, foam softness and base width trade off in hybrid racing shoes.
- Training
Strength training for hybrid racers: two sessions a week
Squat, hinge, lunge, push, pull and carry. A simple two-session strength structure that supports hybrid racing without leaving you too sore to run.
- Training
Threshold runs: the session that moves your HYROX time
Threshold running lifts the pace you can hold for a long time. What threshold effort feels like, three sessions to try, and how to fit them in.
- Training
Tracking hybrid training progress without a coach
A training log, a handful of benchmarks and honest notes on how sessions felt. A simple system for seeing whether your hybrid training is working.
- Training
Training in heat and humidity for hybrid racers
Heat slows everyone down. How to adjust pace and hydration in hot weather, and how some deliberate heat exposure can prepare you for a warm race hall.
- Training
Keeping hybrid training going while travelling
Hotel gyms, bodyweight circuits and running a new city. How to keep hybrid fitness ticking over on work trips and holidays without stressing about it.
- Training
Treadmill or road: where hybrid racers should run
Races are indoors, but most running happens outside. When the treadmill helps hybrid racers, when it does not, and how to use both.
- Race explainer
Team hybrid racing: Tribal Clash and Turf Games compared
Six-person squads, beach arenas and festival days. How Tribal Clash and Turf Games work, how they differ, and how to build a team for them.
- Shoe guide
Why a two-shoe rotation makes sense for hybrid training
One pair for runs, one for stations and gym work. How a simple two-shoe rotation spreads wear, suits each session and keeps race shoes fresh.
- Training
Building wall ball endurance: a progression to 100 reps
From short sets to 100 reps under fatigue. A progression for wall ball endurance, with technique points that matter most when legs are gone.
- Training
How to structure a hybrid training week around a job
Three, four or five sessions a week. Sample hybrid training weeks for people with full-time jobs, and which sessions to keep when time runs short.
- Shoe guide
When to replace training shoes: signs of a dead pair
Mileage is only a rough guide. Worn outsoles, flat foam, new aches and a loose upper tell you more about when a hybrid training shoe is done.
- Shoe guide
Wide feet and hybrid racing: fitting without guesswork
Wide feet need more than a bigger size. How to find the widest point, use wide versions and lacing tricks, and avoid a shoe that pinches mid-race.
- Training
Zone 2 for hybrid racers: how much easy running you need
Easy aerobic work builds the engine that every station and run relies on. What Zone 2 is, how to find it, and how much of it a hybrid racer needs.
- Race guide
HYROX Worlds 2027: how a Hong Kong slot actually works
Every 26/27 HYROX event through the weekend of 16 May 2027 carries Hong Kong slots. The cut-off, the roll-down and the Elite 15 route, from official pages.
- Pricing
Li-Ning Feidian Elite 6: A$299.95 vs A$320 Grey Import
Running Warehouse Australia has the Feidian Elite 6 at A$299.95 while parallel importer ProjectCN wants A$320. Prices checked 16 September 2026.
- Shoes
361 Degrees now beats AliExpress on its own carbon racer
The Flame 5 carbon racer just got an Australian storefront. Once you price the AliExpress route properly, it is no longer the cheaper option.
- Pricing
PUMA's HYROX shoes priced: US$120 trainer vs US$260 racer
The Activate NITRO TR lists at US$120 and the Deviate Elite HYROX at US$260. PUMA Hong Kong charges more, not less. Prices checked 18 September 2026.
- Shoes
ANTA Zone 2 90 lands in Australia, at 70% more than AliExpress
ProjectCN now stocks the ANTA Zone 2 Heart Rate 90 at A$219.99 pre-order. Importing it from AliExpress still saves you roughly A$90 — here is the real gap.
- Shoe review
Nike Metcon 9 review: the sled shoe, 140 km on
The flattest, most stubborn platform in the Hyrox field. It holds a sled better than anything else here and asks a real price for it over eight kilometres.