Running shoes for spartan race (OCR)

Guide Best running shoes for spartan race (OCR)

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Merrell Agility Peak 5

88

Great

Any color

$140 $47

Save 66%

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ASICS Gel Trabuco 12

90

Superb

Any color

$140 $80

Save 43%

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Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX

87

Great

Any color
$Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX - Bird Of Paradise (L474654)$
$Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX - Grisaille (L474655)$

$165 $108

Save 35%

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Merrell Nova 4

86

Good

$130 $65

Save 50%

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Saucony Peregrine 15

81

Good

$140 $86

Save 39%

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Salomon Genesis

92

Superb

$150 $113

Save 25%

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Saucony Peregrine 13

89

Great

$140 $69

Save 51%

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Saucony Peregrine 14

88

Great

$140 $90

Save 36%

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Nike Terra Kiger 9

90

Superb

$150 $103

Save 31%

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Merrell Agility Peak 6
New

87

Great

$160

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HOKA Tecton X 3

84

Good

$275

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Saucony Xodus Ultra 2

88

Great

$150 $110

Save 27%

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ASICS Gel Excite Trail 2

81

Good

$85 $70

Save 18%

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Saucony Endorphin Rift

83

Good

$170 $128

Save 25%

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Salomon S/Lab Genesis

91

Superb

$200

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Merrell Agility Peak 4

86

Good

$130 $121

Save 7%

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Topo MTN Racer 3

84

Good

$150

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ASICS Trabuco Max 2

93

Superb

$173

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2 mm - 14 mm

2 mm 14 mm
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92.2 mm - 98.4 mm

92.2 mm 98.4 mm
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69 mm - 83 mm

69 mm 83 mm
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81 - 93

81 93
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41% - 70%

41% 70%
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111 SA - 140 SA

111 SA 140 SA
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27 mm - 40 mm

27 mm 40 mm
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31.6 AC - 39.5 AC

31.6 AC 39.5 AC
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Outsole durability
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0.2 mm - 1.8 mm

0.2 mm 1.8 mm
Toebox durability
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9N - 19N

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Waterproofing
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Weight
- 7.1 oz - 8.8 oz (1)
- 8.8 oz - 10.6 oz (16)
- 10.6 oz - 12.3 oz (1)
8.8 oz - 11.5 oz

8.8 oz 11.5 oz
Heel padding durability
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- Bad (1)
Forefoot stack
- 20 mm - 25 mm (4)
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- > 30 mm (2)
23.6 mm - 31.2 mm

23.6 mm 31.2 mm
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Torsional rigidity
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Traction
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0.41 - 0.64

0.41 0.64
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- Outlet (4)
- Under $100 (8)
- Under $50 (1)
Toebox height
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22 mm - 32 mm

22 mm 32 mm
Discount
- 50% - 70% (3)
- 30% - 50% (9)
- < 30% (18)
Technology
- Gore-Tex (1)
- Vibram (4)
- Ortholite (4)
Lug depth
- > 4 mm (18)
4 mm - 5 mm

4 mm 5 mm
Material
- Mesh (18)
- Vegan (3)
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Difference in midsole softness in cold
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- Big (1)
10% - 43%

10% 43%

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Reviews of Spartan Race OCR running shoes are listed here, and in them, we covered everything that matters for an OCR: lug depth, flexibility of the shoe, durability, hardness of the outsole, lockdown. This means we covered everything from OCR shoes that are exceptionally breathable and comfortable to those that are waterproof and plated.