Fave shoe for the gym?

[shea85]

Needing a new pair. What's everyone liking at the moment? The nike free and reebok realflex are pretty comfy.

[IronEnergy]

Needing a new pair. What's everyone liking at the moment? The nike free and reebok realflex are pretty comfy.

I have new balance minimus and I absolutely love them. A little on the expensive side, but in my opinion, worth every penny. It made a world of difference in my stability on squats/deadlifts.

[zRiffz]

Needing a new pair. What's everyone liking at the moment? The nike free and reebok realflex are pretty comfy.

I wear vibrams

[shea85]

I wear vibrams

I haven't decided how I feel about those yet...I hate feet in general so them looking like feet throws me off. lol

[seanb1979]

I haven't decided how I feel about those yet...I hate feet in general so them looking like feet throws me off. lol

never understood hate for a body part, but when recently doing research i also found new balance had a lot of high end shoes with great reviews... a little spendy but they seem to last

[MsDesi]

I have new balance minimus and I absolutely love them. A little on the expensive side, but in my opinion, worth every penny. It made a world of difference in my stability on squats/deadlifts.

^Same for me. Not too terrible. Can get a pair for $100. Oh so comfy too.

I haven't decided how I feel about those yet...I hate feet in general so them looking like feet throws me off. lol

That's why you go for the New Balance, Vibram hybrid... the above shoe. The two companies colaborated to make this genius shoe for ppl like me, who are creeped out by the toe shoe

[Ion26]

I use the men's neon green ones, they're great.

[wakechica]

I wear vibrams

Me too!! I can't run in them but they're ace for squats. People always look at me weird though..... I even have the socks to go with them.

[tjgilverson]

Omg get vibrams! I just got a pair and they feel sooo amazing, I never ever Wana sit down and always feel like moving around. I'm hooked. Did alot of research on them and everything I've heard has been positive! Do it! You'll probably start loving your feet. And they will really define your calves!

[medjen]

[J3SS1E]

Vibrams are great! I originally thought they looked dorky, but once you wear them you won't go back. They are amazing and soooo comfortable!

[twistdnlex]

Nike Free have served me well

[shea85]

Nike Free have served me well

That's my current shoe but they are starting to look pretty shabby and the rubber pieces on the bottom are getting loose.

May have to go try on the new balance shoe.

Thanks for the replies!

[caeaton]

I love my Nike frees!! Def suggest them!

[Workout4ever]

x2 on Vibrams,

although i owned nike free's before vibrams and they were awesome aswell

(Ruined them playing basketball :/)

[Tarah1218]

^ i wear chucks too...

[ThePeach]

currently using New Balance.. looking at buying a pair of Merrell Women's Pace Glove next week

[shea85]

I love my Nike frees!! Def suggest them!

I really have liked mine too. Maybe I'll get a pair, and a pair of new balance if I like them. I seem to go thru a pair within 6 months anyways.

[shea85]

x2 on Vibrams,

although i owned nike free's before vibrams and they were awesome aswell

(Ruined them playing basketball :/)

Ruined mine with tennis.

[jillybeansalad]

I wear vibrams

I use Vibram Fivefingers, but it helps me keep my weight from being on my toes (not that I've used things other than standard sneakers in the past). OP, they do have more "normal" looking minimal shoes (not gloved or whatever) if that's what you're looking for.

[elainedeluca]

I have new balance minimus and I absolutely love them. A little on the expensive side, but in my opinion, worth every penny. It made a world of difference in my stability on squats/deadlifts.

I second this. I actually initially started squatting with the Vibram 5 fingers and made a WORLD of difference. Have since moved on to the Vibram/New Balance Minimus and love them.

[paulett]

Needing a new pair. What's everyone liking at the moment? The nike free and reebok realflex are pretty comfy.

I have werid feet, so finding comfortable ones is a pain. I found that Asics fit my feet well, were supportive and super comforatable.

[Keltron]

I use the men's neon green ones, they're great.

Nike Free have served me well

I love my Nike frees!! Def suggest them!

Ok so I'm not trying to bash anyone but I can't really understand why anyone who does any type of weightlifting would wear shoes designed for running that are built with a fair amount of cushioning.

I mean, if you mostly do stuff like sitting down on a bench doing some concentration curls or laying on your back doing skull crushers, leg curl machine, leg extension machine, etc, I guess it wouldn't matter too much (I have no idea since I haven't done stuff like that in years) but if you're doing some of the more integral lifts necessary for real strength where you're on your feet, I don't see how cushioned running shoes would be anything other than a detriment.

[illiniStrive]

Ok so I'm not trying to bash anyone but I can't really understand why anyone who does any type of weightlifting would wear shoes designed for running that are built with a fair amount of cushioning.

I mean, if you mostly do stuff like sitting down on a bench doing some concentration curls or laying on your back doing skull crushers, leg curl machine, leg extension machine, etc, I guess it wouldn't matter too much (I have no idea since I haven't done stuff like that in years) but if you're doing some of the more integral lifts necessary for real strength where you're on your feet, I don't see how cushioned running shoes would be anything other than a detriment.

QFT.

I have a pair of light running shoes from Nike that I love, but they are horrible for squats, bench, deadlifts... basically any lift that requires a solid footing.

Picked up a pair of cheap converse a month or so ago and they're not the most unique, but they are great for lifting.

[shea85]

These are the Nike Free shoe that I currently use (color is a little different). There's not as much cushioning as most running shoes. Lifting isn't a real problem with these, and I do light cardio after. For an all around shoe they are decent. But I'm defiantly going to be trying on the suggested shoes. Hopefully do some shopping later this week or weekend.

[PixieRae]

^ Chucks here too.

[Keltron]

Nice.. I like to get creative w/the laces

[Lunu]

Chucks here too! For lifting.

I wear Brooks for running.

[twistdnlex]

Ok so I'm not trying to bash anyone but I can't really understand why anyone who does any type of weightlifting would wear shoes designed for running that are built with a fair amount of cushioning.

I mean, if you mostly do stuff like sitting down on a bench doing some concentration curls or laying on your back doing skull crushers, leg curl machine, leg extension machine, etc, I guess it wouldn't matter too much (I have no idea since I haven't done stuff like that in years) but if you're doing some of the more integral lifts necessary for real strength where you're on your feet, I don't see how cushioned running shoes would be anything other than a detriment.

I wear my nike free most days, but when I was squatting (cant anymore due to back issues) I had a pair of flat footed nike high tops I wore, or i just took my shoes off. You are correct though, a solid shoe, or no shoe is required for heavy lifting but since OP didnt mention heaving lifting, I didnt see the need to go into such detail.

[j1akey]