Shoes, kit, equipment, and supplements tested under load and scored without the fluff.
The Assault AirBike Elite is in every serious CrossFit facility on the planet. It's the air bike standard — fan resistance, arm drive, the merciless intensity that makes CrossFit athletes uniquely afraid of a cardio machine. Here's what makes it worth the price and whether it's the right bike for you.
The Inov-8 F-Lite 260 weighs 260 grams and moves like a racing flat. If your programming prioritizes running and conditioning over heavy lifting, this is the CrossFit shoe that doesn't feel like a compromise. Phenomenal rope grip. Not for lifting maxes.
The Puma Fuse 3.0 costs $110 and punches significantly above its price. Wide toe box, stable heel, decent rope wrap, and a construction that holds up to genuine CrossFit use. For athletes who can't justify $150+ on training shoes, this is the answer.
The Reebok Nano X5 splits the difference between lifting stability and running comfort better than any CrossFit shoe at this price. Wider toe box, midfoot sleeve, Flexweave upper — it's the best all-rounder for athletes who lift heavy AND run far.
Bear KompleX 3-hole carbon leather grips are the standard leather grip option for CrossFit athletes. Durable, comfortable after break-in, and available in both carbon and leather finishes. If you prefer leather over synthetic, these are the ones.
The Concept2 RowErg is the rowing machine in CrossFit. Not a rowing machine — the rowing machine. Every CrossFit competition uses it. Every affiliate owns it. Every benchmark workout references it. Here's why it's the standard and what makes it worth $900.