Hyrox gear, honestly.
No affiliate-stuffed listicles and nothing to buy through us. What helps, what doesn't, and what experienced racers actually wear — with the answer at the top of each one, so you can stop reading whenever you like.
- [ Shoes ]
Best Hyrox shoes: what to look for and what to avoid
Hybrid trainers with low drop, firm midsole, and lateral stability. Avoid soft running shoes and weightlifting shoes, both fail at the stations.
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Hyrox gloves: when you need them, when you don't
Thin, fingerless, tacky palm. Useful on the sled pull; skip them on wall balls and farmers carry. Most experienced racers go bare-handed.
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Hyrox knee sleeves: do you need them?
Thin 3-5 mm sleeves only if you need them mechanically. Most healthy racers skip them, the running disadvantage outweighs the station support.
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Hyrox lifting belt: when it's useful and when it's not
Soft velcro belt for the heaviest training sets only. Most racers don't wear one on race day, restricts breathing and gets in the way on burpees.
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Hyrox socks: thin, snug, anti-slip
Thin merino or synthetic, snug at the arch, never pure cotton. Worn-in socks from your training rotation, not new ones from the pack.
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Hyrox race day kit list: what to actually bring
Only kit you have already trained in, plus a spare top, water, ID and a bag for wet kit. Nothing new on race day, ever.
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What to wear for Hyrox: shorts, tights and tops
Close-fitting, sweat-wicking, flat seams where the sandbag sits. Never cotton, never brand new.
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Watches and heart rate monitors for Hyrox
A training tool, not a race one. Chest strap if heart rate is going to drive decisions; wrist optical is convenient and approximate.
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