Gymshark has officially stepped into the footwear market with the launch of its first-ever training shoes, created in collaboration with UK performance brand R.A.D®. The limited-edition collection marks a major milestone for Gymshark as it looks to complete its promise of delivering a full gym wardrobe.
The Shoes
The drop features two of R.A.D’s flagship models, now reimagined in Gymshark’s signature style:
- R.A.D ONE V2 – Built for heavy lifting, rope climbs, and high-intensity training, with a focus on all-around stability.
- R.A.D R-1 – A versatile trainer designed for HIIT, cross-training, and short runs, offering lightweight responsiveness.
Both shoes are available in four colourways: White Silver, Weighted Purple, Pebble Grey, and Triple Black, priced at $150 each.
Release Details
- Early Access: 10 September at 5 PM BST (Gymshark loyalty members).
- General Release: 10 September at 7 PM BST, exclusively on Gymshark.com.
The Vision Behind the Shoes
Gymshark has dominated the gym apparel space for over a decade, but until now, footwear was the missing piece. Founder Ben Francis said:
“Gymshark isn’t a sports or athleisure brand—it’s a gym brand. We could never offer the complete wardrobe until now. If we were going to do a shoe, it had to look great and perform in the gym.”
For R.A.D founder Ben Massey, the collaboration takes the performance footwear label to a new stage:
“To have the Gymshark logo on our shoes is surreal. We’ve always seen ourselves as underdogs, so teaming with a giant in the gym space feels like worlds colliding in the best way.”
What It Means for Gymshark and Athletes
- For athletes: A performance-driven option built for both lifting and conditioning, designed to compete with Nike Metcon, Reebok Nano, and other hybrid trainers.
- For Gymshark: A bold expansion that strengthens its identity as a true gym brand, not just an apparel company.
- For R.A.D: Its biggest collaboration to date, raising its profile from niche favourite to global stage.
Need-to-Know
- Gymshark partners with R.A.D® to launch its first training shoes.
- Two models: ONE V2 and R-1, in four colourways.
- Release: September 10, from $150, only on Gymshark.com.
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