The upcoming Hybrid RCN Hyrox Nitro Elite Camo focuses on the demands of dynamic movement without missing a step.
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Hyrox has officially evolved from a niche athletic pursuit into a full-fledged global racing phenomenon, and the major players in athletic footwear are responding accordingly.
Puma already established itself as a frontrunner in the hybrid-racing space with the February 2026 release of the Deviate Nitro Elite 4 Hyrox, its lightweight, race-day shoe built specifically for the competition.
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Now, the German brand is taking things a step further with its upcoming Hyrox-specific racer, the Hybrid RCN Hyrox Nitro Elite Camo, introducing a new combination of performance-driven materials and construction designed to meet the demands of hybrid racing.
Puma’s upcoming Hyrox-specific shoe offers upgraded performance features and looks. – Credit: Puma
Puma’s Hybrid RCN Hyrox Nitro Elite Camo is set to release in mid-November, and when it does, the shoe promises to bring even better performance to Hyrox race efforts.
That’s thanks to a compelling mix of existing innovations and brand-new tech, which evolve the shoe beyond “race-day runner with stability thrown in”.
The entirely new silhouette includes a full-length NitroFoam Elite midsole, which delivers ultra-lightweight responsiveness. Puma paired its midsole tech with its carbon fiber Pwrplate, engineered to offer stability to the midsole while supporting energy transfer.
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That dynamic combination is critical to the shifting tasks that define Hyrox.
Alongside its foam and carbon plate, Puma added brand-new PumaGrip HBRD to the Hybrid RCN Hyrox Nitro Elite Camo, a durable performance rubber outsole formulated to offer traction across changing surfaces. The LockFit lacing is engineered for a locked-down, stable fit.
Finally, the breathable engineered mesh upper is outfitted in eye-catching, camo-adjacent HYROX-inspired graphics, with a custom collaboration logo added to the back heel and a matching gold puma on the forefoot.
At 7.44 ounces, the Hybrid RCN Hyrox Nitro Elite Camo is light enough to support race efforts without feeling insubstantial. – Credit: Puma
The Ultraweave engineered mesh upper prioritizes breathability and stability, while the locked-down lace system offers an adjustable fit. – Credit: Puma
The new rubber on the outsole is engineered to offer traction between station tasks and the runs that separate them, along with the changing surfaces that define Hyrox. – Credit: Puma
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About the Author: Hayley Helms is an associate editor at Gear Patrol specializing in outdoor gear. Once upon a time, she wrote for Men’s Journal, Gearjunkie and Shape. Whether it’s testing a new rain shell or putting a pair of hiking boots through its paces, she leaves no stone unturned (however, she always Leaves No Trace).
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