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Help with Gym trainers

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Nikki3009 · 06/09/2025 14:43

I've just joined a gym, cue major anxiety. I'm 50-something, overweight and frankly avoid gym clothes like the plague. My main issue is trainers, I need to buy a new pair as my regular trainers aren't really suitable. Can anyone recommend something comfortable, the right side of trendy but without me looking like I'm trying to be a teenager? Please don't suggest a trip to JD Sports, I'd rather gouge my eyes out!!
Thank you...and as soon as I have trainers, I'll go to the gym, promise 😅

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Nothungrycat · 06/09/2025 15:19

Nike airmax are very comfortable and supportive enough to wear on cross trainers/treadmills etc and you can usually get some good deals from Office online. I have no idea about whether they're stylish enough, because I'm also an overweight older person but they've got me through my first year at the gym. Enjoy!

Hohofortherobbers · 06/09/2025 15:29

I swear by ASICS

Oldgalgames · 06/09/2025 16:10

What type of excercise are you going to be doing at the gym? I have to have 2 pairs for different training - cardio I wear Nike downshifters and weight training Nike metcons

rockstarshoes · 06/09/2025 16:18

Nike Metcon trainers are pretty good for the gym!

I had some M&S ones too that were ok but I was struggling to lunge in them as my feet didn’t feel supported. My new Nike Metcons are much better!

MichelleCancelled · 06/09/2025 16:19

ASICS, best trainers out there by far.

Gymbunny2025 · 06/09/2025 16:33

I have outdoors trainers I wear to the gym. Then Hoka for running, Nike Metcons for weights, some general Nike for mixed classes that have good grip for planks etc and also have spin shoes. That’s a lot of trainers 😂.

https://www.sportsdirect.com/nike-metcon-10-training-shoes-womens-271113?cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=22041671169&cq_term=&cq_plac=&cq_net=x&cq_plt=gp&cq_con=&cq_med=pla&cq_pos=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22051551031&gbraid=0AAAAA9YIuADEwnWcQ9g7eeTagAk1XSaVs#colcode=27111399

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