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 colour

$140 $77

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Merrell Nova 4

87

Great

Any colour

$130 $64

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ASICS Gel Trabuco 12

90

Superb

$140 $86

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Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX

88

Great

$165 $124

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Saucony Peregrine 15

83

Good

$140 $90

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HOKA Tecton X 3

84

Good

$275 $180

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Saucony Peregrine 13

89

Great

$140 $70

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Saucony Peregrine 14

89

Great

$140 $55

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Salomon Genesis

93

Superb

$150

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Nike Terra Kiger 9

90

Superb

$150 $103

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Merrell Agility Peak 6

88

Great

$158

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Saucony Xodus Ultra 2

88

Great

$150 $96

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ASICS Gel Excite Trail 2

81

Good

$85 $70

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Saucony Endorphin Rift

84

Good

$170 $128

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Salomon S/Lab Genesis

91

Superb

$200

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Topo MTN Racer 3

86

Good

$160

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Merrell Agility Peak 4

86

Good

$130 $121

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ASICS Trabuco Max 2

93

Superb

$159

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- Spartan race (OCR)
Pronation
- Neutral pronation (18)
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- Underpronation (18)
Heel to toe drop
- 1 mm - 5 mm (4)
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- 8 mm - 12 mm (6)
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2 mm - 14 mm

2 mm 14 mm
Width / Fit
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- Wide (2)
92.2 mm - 98.4 mm

92.2 mm 98.4 mm
Toebox width
- Narrow (4)
- Medium (10)
- Wide (4)
69 mm - 83 mm

69 mm 83 mm
Release date
- 2026 (1)
- 2025 (5)
- 2024 (9)
- 2023 (3)
- Hide low stock (10)
- Hide previous models (11)
Audience score
- > 90 (4)
- 80-90 (14)
81 - 93

81 93
Race distance
- Ultra (4)
Energy return
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41% - 70%

41% 70%
Shock absorption
- High (1)
- Moderate (9)
111 SA - 140 SA

111 SA 140 SA
Strike Pattern
- Forefoot/Midfoot strike (13)
- Heel strike (8)
Type
- For heavy runners (2)
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Heel stack
- 25 mm - 30 mm (3)
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27 mm - 40 mm

27 mm 40 mm
Width
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Price
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Breathability
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Features
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Arch support
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Midsole softness
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31.6 AC - 39.5 AC

31.6 AC 39.5 AC
Condition
- Knee pain (2)
- Bunions (1)
- Haglund's deformity (3)
Outsole durability
- Good (8)
- Decent (8)
0.2 mm - 1.8 mm

0.2 mm 1.8 mm
Toebox durability
- Good (8)
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- Bad (1)
Stiffness
- Flexible (4)
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- Stiff (1)
9N - 19N

9N 19N
Arch Type
- High arch (18)
Season
- Winter (1)
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- All seasons (17)
Heel padding durability
- Good (6)
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- Bad (1)
Waterproofing
- Waterproof (1)
- Water repellent (2)
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
Forefoot stack
- 20 mm - 25 mm (4)
- 25 mm - 30 mm (12)
- > 30 mm (2)
23.6 mm - 31.2 mm

23.6 mm 31.2 mm
Colour
Collection
- Saucony Endorphin (1)
- ASICS Gel (2)
- ASICS Gel Excite (1)
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- Salomon Quicklace (3)
- Salomon S-lab (1)
- Saucony Peregrine (3)
- Hoka Tecton (1)
- Salomon Speedcross (1)
- Saucony PWRRUN (2)
Heel counter stiffness
- Flexible (3)
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- Stiff (7)
Toebox height
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- High (3)
22 mm - 32 mm

22 mm 32 mm
Deals
- On sale (11)
- Deals (9)
- Outlet (5)
- Under $100 (9)
Torsional rigidity
- Flexible (2)
- Moderate (6)
- Stiff (10)
Traction
- High (2)
- Moderate (1)
0.41 - 0.64

0.41 0.64
Trail terrain
- Gravel / Road-to-trail (4)
- Versatile / Moderate terrain (18)
- Rocky / Technical terrain (12)
- Mud / Soft ground (8)
- Snow / Icy terrain (1)
Discount
- 50% - 70% (3)
- 30% - 50% (9)
- < 30% (18)
Technology
- Gore-Tex (1)
- Vibram (4)
- Ortholite (4)
Material
- Mesh (18)
- Vegan (3)
- Reflective (3)
Lug depth
- > 4 mm (18)
4 mm - 5 mm

4 mm 5 mm
Difference in midsole softness in cold
- Small (15)
- Normal (2)
- 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.