3 Factors That Make or Break Cross-Training Shoes

Posted by Reebok on December 24th, 2019

When you’re in the gym, you don’t hold still, so when you find that your cramped, bulky, or flat-footed shoes are dictating what lifts and movements you can do in a workout, it’s frustrating. It’s also all the more reason you need quality cross-training or CrossFit shoes.

Cross-training shoes are meant to be the jack of all trades of workout shoes. They combine the best of what running shoes and weightlifting shoes have to offer in a complete, comfortable package to keep you on your game no matter what the WOD calls for. In essence, they should be the perfect gym shoes for any and everything. As you can tell, like any fitness footwear choice, there’s a bit of a science and art that goes into designing the perfect pair.

So, how do you know you’ve found the right pair for you? As you shop around, consider the following three factors that can make or break the perfect cross-training shoes.

Flexibility

Just like your favorite running shoes, your cross-training sneaks need to be able to move and bend with your movements—but not too much. Because you might plan to do lunges, box jumps and squats in your cross-training shoes, they shouldn’t feel too bendy—like they can’t support you with 135 pounds on your back. In the same vein, if you like to warm up on the treadmill before you lift or feel froggy on HIIT day, they can’t hold you back. Look for shoes made with a flexible upper and grooved sole for added flexibility when you need it without too much movement during your lifts.

Support Where You Need It

One of the primary reasons to have a designated pair of weightlifting shoes or running shoes is the featured support. For lifting shoes, that support comes in the heel. For running shoes, it’s in the midsole to help absorb impact and protect your arches. The perfect pair of cross-training shoes will balance these two areas for an overall comfortable workout experience.

It’s best to try on or test out cross-training shoes beforehand so you can get a feel for them, but when that’s not possible, you can turn to friendly people on the internet or in your CrossFit gym to find the best tried and true cross-training shoes. For example, it’s hard to go wrong with a CrossFit shoe designed with input from the CrossFit community like the Reebok CrossFit Nano. These shoes are heralded for their durability, versatility and uncompromising support.

Styled for Your Workouts

We all want shoes that perform and look great too, right? When your shoes feel good and look even better, you’ll feel on top of your game, ready to strut, lunge, or jump your stuff all through the weight room. Style is subjective, so there isn’t a clear-cut way to determine what you should look for. You might be a big fan of covert black shoes while someone else wants bright neon gym shoes.

All in all, choose shoes from a brand known for not only innovating in the cross-training and CrossFit space but also for their forward-thinking, heritage-inspired designs and colorways. Rock a brand with a legacy, and you’ll carry (or lift) on the tradition like cross-trainers before you.

About Reebok

From the start, Reebok has produced footwear and apparel for those who perform, move, inspire and innovate. Whatever your sport, Reebok has the athletic gear you need to propel yourself forward. From their CrossFit Nano series to basketball shoes, weightlifting shoes, running shoes and more, when you lace up a pair of Reeboks, anything is possible. Reebok also has all of your athletic apparel needs covered, offering a wide selection of performance shirts, sports bras, athletic leggings, gloves, hats and so much more. Couple their selection with their innovative technology, and Reebok is your clear choice for all athletic wear.

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