Supportive hiking or trail shoes are also something to consider, depending on which route you're looking to tackle. In terms ...

Trail running shoes and lighter trail shoes make the most sense given the additional loads of rucking. And fit is king; the ...

“It allowed me to make some really cool, clean shoes,” he says. That has led to a focus on unincumbered footwear that can make a difference. Goruck is a company created on rucking, the simple ...

Cihlar said I'd "definitely want a supportive shoe," such as running sneakers to prevent injury. For more seasoned ruckers, she recommended getting real rucking shoes because trainers "break down ...

But Winn also cautioned that rucking carries some risks and that starting with lighter weights and wearing shock-absorbing shoes can help ruckers lessen their chance of injury. Related stories ...