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What shoes do you wear to the gym for weight training?

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Lottapianos · 10/08/2020 10:46

I go to the gym but only for weights and low impact cardio (rower, cross trainer). I have bad knees so dont do anything anymore that involves jumping or running. I usually wear running shoes but mine need replacing and I was wondering what others wear to the gym when impact isnt a concern. Thanks

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ToEllewithIt · 10/08/2020 10:56

Nike Metcons 5, low profile with optional heel inserts and they provide a stable base for squats etc, but are flexible enough for rowing too. They're designed with Crossfit in mind.

Reebok's equivalent is the Nano, but I haven't personally tried it.

If you do a lot of weightlifting / power lifting I'd consider a specific lifting shoe too, bu that would require changing for rowing.

princesspenny · 10/08/2020 10:57

I wear Reebok nanos for weightlifting and Nike zoom for running / cardio stuff. I like my nanos (I have the nano 9 but version 10 was released recently) although it's not the most attractive looking shoe 😂

TreestumpsAndTrampolines · 10/08/2020 11:00

I wear plimsolls! Rocket Dogs to be exact. I only wear runners for running

DP is a serious lifter, and he has Reebok crossfit shoes too - CF-74 they say on them.

TreestumpsAndTrampolines · 10/08/2020 11:02

I should say, he also has some special flat soled boot things that are specially for lifting, but generally he wears the Reeboks (velcro, rather than laces, because he's lazy about tying shoes).

JosephineDeBeauharnais · 10/08/2020 11:09

I wear barefoot shoes for weightlifting and body weight classes (I don’t do any jumping because of OA in knees). I do run a bit when I’ve had my jabs and for that and outdoor circuits I wear Brooks trainers.

cannaethink · 10/08/2020 12:24

I’ve got the reebok CrossFit trainers too. They’re comfy but quite ugly! I work out at home though so I don’t really care!

PhoneLock · 10/08/2020 12:43

Karrimor Caracal trail running shoes.

I use the same shoes for running and in the gym where I need the grip when pushing the Growler

Lottapianos · 10/08/2020 13:11

Thanks all. What are Reebok Nanos like for size? I usually go up a half size from my normal shoe size for sports shoes

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tiutinkerbell · 13/08/2020 16:21

Nike Metcons or Reebok Nanos here for everyday training. I wear my normal size in both. Nike Zoom for running.

MonkeysandParrots · 13/08/2020 18:59

Another vote for Nike Metcons for training & weights.

Hopeislost · 13/08/2020 19:46

I have Nike Metcons too and would thoroughly recommend!

Lottapianos · 13/08/2020 20:09

Thanks people! Will go for the Nikes Grin

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