Best Training Shoes


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Having the right pair of training shoes can give you the boost you need to power through any gym workout. From high-intensity training and sprints to lifting, jumping, and rowing, training shoes are extremely versatile and designed to provide stability, support, and comfort to get you through your workout. However you choose to train, our Footwear Experts outline their top picks for training shoes to help maximize your performance at the gym.

On Training Shoes

On Cloud X 4

Key Highlights: 

  • Made for everything from sprints and HIIT to mountain climbers & box jumps
  • X-shaped Speedboard for forefoot flex and versatility
  • Helion™ superfoam midsole for comfort and soft landings

On Cloudpulse

Key Highlights: 

  • Designed for total stability from HIIT to cardio
  • Speedboard® supports lateral movement
  • CloudTec® cushioning for total comfort

Nike Training Shoes

Nike Metcon 9

Key Highlights: 

  • Ideal for strength training including lifting, squats, deadlifts & more
  • Ultimate stability shoe with bigger HyperLift plate in heel 
  • Upper is breathable & features an extended rubber rope wrap to keep you contained

Men's Nike Air Max Alpha 5

Key Highlights: 

  • Designed for top performance with lifting, lateral movement, lunges & more
  • A wide, flat base offers a sturdy foundation for enhanced stability
  • The foam midsole with Max Air cushioning provides comfort that lasts

TYR Training Shoes

TYR L-1 Hook N Loop

Key Highlights: 

  • Designed for lifters who want to stay grounded and build their power
  • Wider toe box for a more neutral and comfortable fit
  • Heel height allows for a more upright torso, improves squat depth, and offers stability

TYR CXT-1

Key Highlights: 

  • Designed for rigorous training including rope climbs, sprints, jumps & more 
  • Durable and lightweight upper knit provides unmatched airflow
  • Ultimate stability shoes with patent-pending platform and wrap-around side gripper

Whether you’re sprinting, jumping, or lifting, the right training shoes will optimize your gym workouts. From brands like On, Nike, and TYR, you’ll experience a new level of stability, support, and comfort to help you power through your toughest training sessions.

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