Recommend Me a Good Pair of Gym Shoes

Lkehuehue on 14/09/2017 - 09:57
Last edited 14/09/2017 - 12:37 by 1 other user

What are good gym shoes? around $100-150 mark? I run for 8 mins on the treadmill and then lift weights.

Was planning to go for flat soles for weight training, but then i do a bit of cardio too, so I'm confused.

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  • k-rokfm on 14/09/2017 - 10:05

    8 mins worth of cardio isnt really "a bit" unless youre doing extra on top of that (like a lot more)

    • kehuehue on 14/09/2017 - 16:48
      -1

      its 8 min of HIIT (6mph-2min and 14mph-1min)

      • kehuehue on 15/09/2017 - 10:23

        kmh and alternating ofc*

  • twinbag on 14/09/2017 - 10:18
    +4

    I do more cardio than you and I'm perfectly happy with my no brand runners from BigW, cost $15.

    • scotty on 14/09/2017 - 11:08
      +2

      YMMV. I normally run 7-10k. Tried on a pair of $20 Fila from Costco earlier this year, and couldn't run more than 5k due to knee pain. Took me a couple of months to recover, and now my budget is back at around $60/pair.

      • Cluelessness11 on 14/09/2017 - 12:18

        I have a pair of those! I use solely for indoor workouts and I am not a big fan of them :(

  • pantsparty on 14/09/2017 - 10:21

    For only 8 minutes of cardio you don't need to worry much about getting super suitable shoes. Just get anything which is comfy

  • tajid on 14/09/2017 - 10:57

    Nike free has always been great for running for me, always grabbed them from the iconic for like $70 with discount code.

  • Diji1 on 14/09/2017 - 11:07

    Get flat shoes.

    Then use the cycles, recumbrant cycles, stair climber, cross trainer or rowing machine since these won't involve running on concrete.

    • kehuehue on 14/09/2017 - 16:49

      Thanks these seem decent, gonna wait for an offer now

  • [Deactivated] on 14/09/2017 - 13:40
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    Weight lifitng shoes = not a running shoe.

    Nothing which has heel support etc. No nikes/adidas/newbalance etc etc.

    My favourite lifting attire in order
    barefoot (though most gyms do not allow this) -> merrels/vibrams (the barefoot style shoe, sometimes they can be bought on sale) -> any flat sole converse sneaker rip off.

    I enjoy the merrels shoes as they have a few thin and flexible sole. They also have 0 or an inverse heal which helps with flexibility.

    • FiDad on 14/09/2017 - 14:20

      ^this, I have also seen some guys use separate shoes for running and weight lifting although they are running much more like at least 5-6ks. I personally use shoes similar to vibrams five fingers shoes although i dont do cardio on treadmill but use cross trainers or bikes. Also Deadlift slippers like theseare worth a look

  • Hunter14 on 14/09/2017 - 14:28

    Any shoes made for running is fine. Doesn't have to be too expensive but generally you get what you pay for. Can't go wrong with a cheap Nike or Adidas. Don't really need weight lifting shoes unless you're a serious power lifter or like to do proper squats.

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