Hybrid trainers for the gym / work for someone who doesn’t like “sporty” trainers.

[donatellasfoot]

I’ve got big ideas of starting to go to the gym before work as the days get longer.
i would have to go straight to work afterwards. I cycle and definitely don’t have space to carry an extra pair of trainers around with me.

I’m pretty fussy with my clothes. I only ever wear gym / running shoes for the gym or on runs. The rest of the time I wear Adidas gazelles and the like. I do not like the look of “sporty” trainers with normal clothes. My New Balance 327s are a sporty as I’d usually go and I’m not massively keen on how they look (though they are super comfy).

Help me find a gym to work trainer that I can run in on the treadmill but equally don’t look too much like a gym shoe. It’s important that they are comfy and cushioned and are designed for actual sport, just don’t look like they are!
I should also say I’m in my 50s.

Am I asking for the moon on a stick?

hopeful bump!

It wouldn't be advisable to wear your sweaty trainers all day..recipe for foot fungus.
Can you leave a pair at work?

I've just ordered these as decided my aging feet need arch support

https://www.fitflop.com/uk/en/shop/retro-q-fabric-suede-trainers-p-A5P#E10

I wouldn’t wear gym trainers to work myself, sweat and all.

I would absolutely stink if I did this 🤣

You might get away with it if you’re just lifting or doing very light cardio but definitely not if you plan to actually run.

OP I was going to suggest the NB 327s 😀 I wear these to work and think they look smart, I wear them to the gym if I don’t have time to go home first to get my trainers or if I forget my gym trainers

You need separate work and gym trainers.

They'll get too sweaty to be able to wear for a whole day.

Are you sure you're allowed to wear outdoor shoes in the gym / on the machines?

You could wear grippy "slipper" socks. They would take up hardly any space in your bag.

Leave work shoes at work or put basket/panniers on bike to carry trainers.

No way would I wear sweaty gym trainers at work!

Option B - lift heavy at the gym, and do it in your gazelles or similar flat shoe.
Run at the weekend.

Just change your shoes

The gym definitely has no rules about outdoor shoes. Is that a thing?

Do you mean wear grippy socks at the gym with no trainers? Not a good idea for many reasons!

I’m most like to be doing more weights and less running. I’m not concerned about wearing the same shoes all day.

Im a community physio. I can’t just change in the office or stick shoes in a basket on my bag. I need to carry everything I need.

Adidas ADV 2-very comfortable and supportive for HIIT and weights. I wouldn't say the black look too sporty, personally. Under flared/wide legged gym trousers, work with a jacket over my gym top, they're smart enough for my job and I do the opposite of you-I go straight to training after work, usually, and I I need to do is take off my jacket.

You need a pair for the gym and another for work.

But the point of this thread that there will be days where I need trainers that I can wear to the gym and then on to work. I have gym trainers and work trainers already.

Allbirds Dashers - I take these when I am travelling and I only want one pair of trainers. They are not too sporty and in black are reasonably smart with trousers or jeans. They are good for light running, walking and weights.