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I have been using Nike crossfit sneakers (Metcons) for my workouts. I have 2 pairs, so one is always dry. No heel, minimal cushioning, so perfect for all mixed workouts. Why would they want to engage me in political bullshit?

Commenter at Ace: "NIKE is going where the bucks are - single parent black teenage males. Who else buys $300 sneakers?"

Apparently I am not their customer. $300? I would never spend $100 on exercise shoes. Just go online and get last year's model for $25-50. Problem is, now I know they do not welcome my patronage. Idiots not to want me to buy their darn sneakers because I wear mine out with an approximation of the Maggie's program. They last one year.

Exercise tip: Running shoes are the worst unless you are a foolish road-runner. They are not gym shoes, but fine walking sneakers for the elderly. They have too much of everything so there is no floor-feel. Fact is, barefoot would probably be best for everybody but gyms do not allow that.

Reebok Nanos and Reebok Crossfit are good fitness cross-training sneakers. New Balance makes a Minimus trainer. Try it. For calisthenics, weights, cardio machines, etc you want minimal shoe. Big cushioning is supposedly for running on cement, which we do not advise. If you need thick pillows on your feet, you are doing something wrong.

Political nonsense aside, what do our readers like for cross-training footwear?

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Just got back from New Balance store with new pair of walking shoes, salesgirl says they've seen a very slight uptick in sales from Nike but everyone has an opinion that comes in. She thinks it will be good for them.

#1 grant1863 on 2018-09-06 14:14 (Reply)

I've tried many different running shoes over the years. New Balance is my favorite. I don't wear any other kind.

#1.1 blondi utronki on 2018-09-06 14:49 (Reply)

Yeah, I tried several brands, one after the other, and settled on New Balance. I went thru Adidas, Nike, Asics, New Balance.

The Asics actually are good for walking, but not running. And I still prefer Asics when selecting wrestling shoes.

My latest pair of New Balance aren't as good as previous pairs, so that's a bit disappointing. Guess I'll really have to pay attention to model as well.

#1.1.1 DrTorch on 2018-09-07 10:21 (Reply)

Nike's Favorability Drops Double Digits Following New ‘Just Do It’ Campaign with Colin Kaepernick

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#2 feeblemind on 2018-09-06 14:40 (Reply)

New Balance trainers are what I currently wear and they are excellent for all types of workouts. Just had a fellow gym member complain about foot pain as a matter of fact (they are new and were wearing running shoes to HITT classes). I encouraged trainers to stop the pain.

#3 lightning on 2018-09-06 16:17 (Reply)

Saucony makes a far superior 'running' shoe than Nike. And has for decades.

#4 jimg on 2018-09-06 18:12 (Reply)

Trump's job market is so hot right now, even Colin Kaepernick has found work.

(I didn't make this up, but I found it funny when I read it)

#5 Aggie on 2018-09-06 18:17 (Reply)

As a former marathoner, I wouldn’t care what a company’s politics were so long as the shoe fit and helped prevent injury. Yup, just wearing round a gym those flat ones are great (new balance are my gym shoes) and last awhile. But even for hiking r walking, most of the modern shoes are cheap Chinese rubbish. Marked up and the materials break down fast. Merrill’s for example have gone downhill (the lasts have changed) and have to be replaced every six months if you walk even 3-4 miles a day in them. And nothing lasts long if you put mileage on them. So we buy last year’s models at Sierra Trading Post and on sale at Amazon (but be careful w the latter to not go to sketchy sub vendors or u may get forgeries)
For walking and standing all day I still swear by hideous but great Mephisto or Birkenstock. Dansko clogs are now made in China and no longer as good as they used to be.

#6 Retriever on 2018-09-06 18:51 (Reply)

At my age cross training is getting out of bed, not falling over then walking. Even so I do a lot of part 3 and wear out 3 pairs of New Balance S660 shoes a year.

I live in fear of them being discontinued so I keep half a dozen pairs in reserve.

The kid at the local sport store tells me they can't keep them in stock because all us old farts buy a lot of them. Good.

#7 Fred Z on 2018-09-06 21:54 (Reply)

Nike has had a reputation for a long time for making shoddy running shoes. They tend to fall apart after a short period, with the soles separating from the upper part of the shoe. That's what happened to the one pair I owned, after maybe four months. (Never again.) This even fostered a whole industry of products trying to put them together again (e.g., "Shoe Goo").

I generally wear Asics (previously Onitsuka Tiger) which are popular here.

#8 Jim on 2018-09-06 22:05 (Reply)

I’ve worn Mizuno’s for years - for my reluctant trail running and tennis. Different shoes for each, but they have wide toe box and good cushioning and predictable sizing every shoe. My husband wears them out with his long distance running and racing shoes. Well built predictable sizing for his (big) beat up feet.

#9 Annie on 2018-09-07 09:17 (Reply)

Best footwear is the feet God gave you. Don't need anything else in most climates and weather conditions.

#10 JTW on 2018-09-07 09:38 (Reply)

I've found I really enjoy the zero-drop style shoes. The brands I like best are Lems and Altra.

The Lems give you excellent ground feel with enough protection that you're not too concerned about what you step in/on.

YMMV

#11 JD on 2018-09-07 10:01 (Reply)

+1 on the Altra shoes. My current running shoes are Altra One, but I've worn Merril, Vibram five fingers, and New Balance, and liked them all.

Nikes are crap shoes, and have been for decades.

#11.1 Ragin' Dave on 2018-09-08 11:09 (Reply)

I especially like shearling lined moccasins as I pad from my favorite chair to the reefer.

#12 Sven Svenson on 2018-09-07 11:15 (Reply)

New Balance...I was a (silly) runner...marathons!
Its ironic...I haven't owned Nike since the 90s....always New Balance.
Some of the high end NB shoes are made in the USA...

#13 forks made me fat on 2018-09-07 14:15 (Reply)

I have used New Balance for the last 20 years. They have shoes wide enough for me: EE. They used to promote the idea that these shoes have a roll bar to keep the elderly from tipping over. I think they have gone more main stream now and don't promote that ankle support feature.

#14 Margaret (Link) on 2018-09-07 14:56 (Reply)

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Fun with Nike