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TYR CXT-3 vs. NOBULL Outwork

Buy this

TYR CXT-3 Trainer (Men's)

TYR

$160

See it at Rogue Fitness

Not that

NOBULL Outwork (Men's)

NOBULL

$150

If you want one shoe that squats, cleans and handles sprints and box jumps, get the CXT-3. The Outwork is a good flat shoe. The CXT-3 just covers more of a CrossFit class.

Prices checked October 26, 2026. TYR CXT-3 Trainer (Men's) in stock at Rogue Fitness as of October 26, 2026 (grey/red, men's 6 to 14 listed).

Why the coach picked it

  • The 9mm heel-to-toe drop gives you a bit more ankle room in the bottom of a squat or a clean. The Outwork sits at 4mm.
  • The external TPU heel wrap is there to keep your heel in place when you lift heavy and move side to side.
  • TYR pitches it as one shoe for the whole session: stable enough to lift heavy, light enough for sprints, jumps and every transition in between. That's most WODs on the whiteboard.
  • The TYRTAC herringbone rubber outsole is built for grip across all training surfaces.
  • It costs $10 more than the Outwork. Pay that once, not again when you want a shoe that does more.

When the other one is the right call

If you like a flat, low shoe and want the lighter option, get the Outwork. Same goes if you mostly lift and want a 4mm drop that keeps you close to the floor.

Side by side

TYR CXT-3 Trainer (Men's)NOBULL Outwork (Men's)
Price$160$150
Heel-to-toe drop9 mm4 mm
Stack heightNot listed as a separate figure (TYR shows 9 mm under 'Drop (Stack Height)')15 mm heel / 11 mm forefoot
Weight12.5 oz / 355 g (men's 9)11.1 oz / 315 g (men's 10.5, per product page; no men's 9 figure for this colorway)
UpperBreathable mesh, no-sew overlays, external TPU heel wrap3D print on abrasion-resistant polyester canvas (Triple Black)
Midsole / outsoleSURGENRG foam / TYRTAC herringbone rubberStability-tuned EVA / rubber, circular tread
FitTrue to size; half size up for wide feet (TYR)True to size (NOBULL)

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