Cross Training Questions
What type of athletic shoes do I need?
I need a new pair of shoes but I don't know what to get. I will mostly be using them in the gym. Every once in a while to run in. What brands are good and what type of shoe should I get? Cross trainers, running shoes... please be thorough. Thanks!
Public Comments
- new balance are the best brand for gym shoes... cross trainers...
- dont get anything nike whether it says running shoe or not! all nike have high arches which is bad for your feet if you want to run or be in them often. new balance isnt the cutest shoe out there but its the best for your feet!
- If you are going to do any kind of running, you should get a running shoe for the cushion. A running shoe will do fine in the gym for the other activities. I would not run in a cross-trainer even though it is a shoe for multiple activities. As for brands, depends on your feet. If you have normal to wider feet - Asics, Saucony and New Balance are great. They all have excellent cushion and support. Nike are great for narrow feet with high arches and they too have great cushion. Nike also tends to run about a half size small on some styles so be sure to try them on with the socks you plan on wearing them with. If you have wide feet, go with New Balance, Ascis, or Brooks, they all come in wide widths.
- puma is really good for running and it has good styles!
