10 Best Training Shoes Of 2022 For Cardio And More, Per Experts

Christine Giordano

Your workout is only as good as the shoes on your feet. That’s especially true when it comes to cross-training, which calls for all kinds of movement—front to back, side to side, up and down, you name it.

So if you’re going to go all-out in a HIIT or bootcamp workout, you need a shoe that can handle everything from box jumps and cardio machines to weight-lifting in any number of environments. But how do you find a shoe versatile enough to do all of this?

See some of the best training shoes below:

Look for a shoe with a few specific features. “Cross-training shoes should have sufficient traction and be able to grip the floor; they should not slip and slide on different surfaces,” says Mali Pelham, CPT, CFSC, a personal trainer at Wattage in Chicago.

Not only will the right shoes enhance your performance, but a secure and comfortable fit can help you prevent injury, too. Ready to sweat? These are the best training shoes you can buy right now, per online reviews and experts.

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Best For HIIT

Reebok

HIIT Training Shoe

Sizes	5 – 12
Item Weight	7.8 oz

Best Designed For Women

Ryka

Influence Training Shoes

Sizes	5 – 12
Item Weight	0.4 Pounds
Heel-to-Toe Drop	6mm

Best for Strength Training

New Balance

Minimus TR V1 Cross Trainer

Sizes	5 – 12
Item Weight	3.53 ounces

Best CrossFit Shoe

NoBull

Wild Rose Trainer

Sizes	5-11
Heel-to-Toe Drop	4 mm

Easiest Slip-On

New Balance

FuelCore NERGIZE

Best Heel Support

Cloud X Sneakers

Sizes	5 – 11
Item weight	8.5 oz
Heel-to-Toe Drop	6 mm

Best for Runners

Brooks

Adrenaline GTS 22

Sizes	5 – 12
Item Weight	2 Pounds
Heel-to-Toe Drop	12 mm

Best Versatility

Hylete

Circuit II Cross-Training Shoe

Sizes	5-11
Item Weight	N/A
Heel-to-Toe Drop	0-6 mm interchangeable insoles

Best Minimalist Shoe

Vibram

V-Run Retro Shoes

Sizes	3 – 12
Item Weight	4.8 oz.

Best Ventilation

Reebok

Nanoflex Cross Trainer

What should I look for in a cross-training shoe?

Pelham recommends keeping three things in mind when you’re on the hunt for a new pair of cross-trainers: traction, comfort, and style. “Your feet and your toes shouldn’t feel like they’re being suffocated, and you shouldn’t be counting down the minutes until you get to take them off,” she says.

But also, don’t sleep on the chance to make a fashion statement during your workout. “You need to like the shoes you wear and feel confident while wearing them!” Pelham adds.

Trying before buying is a must. But if you aren’t able to find something in-store, Pelham recommends buying online from a retailer with a decent return policy just in case it takes a couple of tries to find the perfect fit.

Elizabeth Bacharach
Elizabeth Bacharach is the Assistant Editor at Women’s Health where she writes and edits content about mental and physical health, food and nutrition, sexual health, and lifestyle trends across WomensHealthMag.com and the print magazine.

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