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Suggestions for new gym shoes?

Posted on 11/3/26 at 12:16 am
Posted by CMBears1259
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2005
5068 posts
Posted on 11/3/26 at 12:16 am
Been doing CrossFit (trying to get into Hyrox a little more) for years and pretty much stuck with Reebok Nanos. I've been needing a new pair of gym shoes that have a relatively low drop that are stable enough to squat in (box jumps, jumping rope, DLs too), but that I can transition to a short run in. With the multitudes of brands out there now and wanting to try something new, I'm curious what others are using.

Nike has a new shoe, Nike Hybrid RN, that I've tried on and may fit the bill. Anyone have a pair?

TIA
This post was edited on 11/3/26 at 12:21 am
Posted by bayouvette
Raceland
Member since Oct 2005
6054 posts
Posted on 11/3/26 at 9:33 am to
No bull last couple pairs
Posted by tke_swamprat
Houma, LA
Member since Aug 2004
11316 posts
Posted on 11/3/26 at 9:54 am to
I'm in the same boat. I preferred Nanos over Metcons because they were more comfortable running in. No longer doing Crossfit but I enjoy the flatter shoes to work out in.

Probably going to get some Xero Prio Neo.
This post was edited on 11/3/26 at 11:32 am
Posted by RocketTiger
Member since Mar 2014
1227 posts
Posted on 11/3/26 at 10:38 am to
Check out Flux. Flat, wide toe box. They make runners, trainers, etc...
Posted by Mingo Was His NameO
Brooklyn
Member since Mar 2016
39120 posts
Posted on 11/3/26 at 10:38 am to
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No bull


Terrible shoes
Posted by jose
Member since Feb 2009
29802 posts
Posted on 11/3/26 at 11:27 am to
I like my metcons.
Posted by theCrusher
Slidell
Member since Nov 2007
1887 posts
Posted on 11/3/26 at 12:06 pm to
quote:

Check out Flux. Flat, wide toe box. They make runners, trainers, etc..


I wear both Flux and Xeros.
Posted by lsugerberbaby
baton rouge
Member since Mar 2008
3082 posts
Posted on 11/3/26 at 1:04 pm to
Vivo Barefoot or Xero's
Posted by Arkapigdiesel
Faulkner County
Member since Jun 2009
15901 posts
Posted on 11/3/26 at 7:24 pm to
I've tried Nike Metcons (HATED them), No Bull training shoes (liked them inside the gym, didn't like them running), Reebok Nano 10 (like them a lot and are a good all around shoe for CrossFit), and Nano 7's (they might be my favorite).

My shoes take a lot of abuse in CrossFit, and the Nano's are damn hard to beat in my opinion.
Posted by YungBuck
Mandeville
Member since Dec 2017
3430 posts
Posted on 11/4/26 at 8:32 am to
+1 to Vivo

Best shoe I’ve ever worn, you have to slowly acclimate and ensure your feet are strong enough.
This post was edited on 11/4/26 at 8:33 am
Posted by GulfSouthTiger
Member since Jun 2025
896 posts
Posted on 11/4/26 at 9:21 am to
Anyone ever try Tyr CXT-3s?
Posted by h0ll@yaboy
Baton Rouge
Member since May 2013
199 posts
Posted on 11/4/26 at 12:24 pm to
My favorite are the nano 2s
Posted by Aubie Spr96
lolwut?
Member since Dec 2009
45085 posts
Posted on 11/4/26 at 6:38 pm to
Love my Vivo and Xero shows for the gym.
Posted by djangochained
Gardere
Member since Jul 2013
19219 posts
Posted on 11/7/26 at 7:45 am to
I had a pair of rad ones but went back to nanos
Posted by onelochevy
Slidell, LA
Member since Jan 2011
18636 posts
Posted on 11/7/26 at 9:27 am to
Nano 2.
Posted by bayoumuscle21
St. George
Member since Jan 2012
5121 posts
Posted on 11/8/26 at 6:45 am to
quote:

I've been needing a new pair of gym shoes that have a relatively low drop that are stable enough to squat in (box jumps, jumping rope, DLs too), but that I can transition to a short run in.


Altra. Zero drop. And great for running. I prefer them over brooks and On clouds actually. Never had an issue lifting in them, but I do get the ones with least cushion so that’s probably why.
This post was edited on 11/8/26 at 6:48 am
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