First Look: R.A.D. ONE V2

The second generation of R.A.D's popular training shoe arrives this month.

The Drop: R.A.D® is launching the ONE V2, its second-generation training shoe. The V2 builds on the original’s success with upgraded cushioning and enhanced stability features.

The Details: Enhanced comfort meets versatile performance

The R.A.D ONE V2 features several notable upgrades from the original model, including a new SwellFoam BIO EVA midsole for improved cushioning during long training sessions.

The shoe also incorporates a reimagined upper with additional padding in the collar and tongue, plus an anatomical sock liner that promises comfort straight out of the box.

RAD ONE V2

The R.A.D ONE V2 features a new SwellFoam BIO EVA midsole.

“With the R.A.D ONE V2, we didn’t just evolve the shoe—we redefined it,” says Tom Berend, Head of Footwear Design at R.A.D and former Lead Innovator at the Nike Innovation Kitchen. “The original was a breakthrough, but the V2 pushes boundaries, balancing performance, comfort, and style.”

The ONE V2’s key features include:

  • Performance power mesh for breathability and foot containment
  • Japanese microfiber materials for durability
  • Wave wrap peaks and TPU heel clip for stability during varied movements
  • Herringbone tread pattern for enhanced grip
  • Reinforced areas for rope climb protection

The original R.A.D ONE gained traction among serious athletes, including five-time CrossFit Games competitor Danielle Brandon, and quickly sold out after its initial release.

“The R.A.D® ONE is the shoe that sparked a movement,” says Ben Massey, Founder & CEO of R.A.D®. “It captured the shift in how people approach training— for professional athletes it is essential to be the best at any sport and for the everyday athlete it is no longer just as a hobby, it is now a lifestyle.”

RAD ONE V2

The shoe incorporates a reimagined upper with additional padding that promises comfort straight out of the box.

“With the R.A.D® ONE V2, we’re taking everything that made the original special and elevating it for a future where athletes demand more. The R.A.D® ONE V2 reflects everything we stand for: empowerment, authenticity, and a vision for an improved society through sport,” adds Massey.

The R.A.D ONE V2 launches January 23rd, 2025 at 8:00 AM PST in the US and January 24th, 2025 at 11:00 AM GMT in the UK/EU. Available exclusively at rad-global.com for $150/£130. New colorways will release monthly throughout 2025.