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Thursday, July 25. 2024

Shoes for the gym


I've worn out my almost-daily gym sneakers. I use them for weights, cardio, everything, but the bottoms have gotten slippery and the insides are disintegrating. No surprise but I hate to give up on shoes I like.


I do have a pair of "running" shoes but I don't really run much these days. Stair machine is fine cardio if you go fast enough.


First World problems, right? I like Sperry Topsider sneakers on the boat. Good grip on a wet boat.


Only New Balance for me, cuz they make narrow sizes.


What exactly is cross-training? It's not what I do, because I do not have a primary sport any more due to injuries.


What do our gym rat readers like for mixed workouts?





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Merrills with an insert from the running store to avoid plantar fasciitis. Walking hiking jogging biking, casual with jeans. Gym if needed.

One Shoe to Rule Them All.
#1 Foo on 2024-07-25 14:12 (Reply)
Shoes for Industry

Redwing boots served me very well in the oil field.
#2 Gringo on 2024-07-25 14:12 (Reply)
If you like New Balance for shoes, surely you know of:
https://www.joesnewbalanceoutlet.com/
#3 Mark Matis on 2024-07-25 15:07 (Reply)
I use Merrell Vapor Glove (minimalist shoe) for both my daily 4 mile run and at the gym lifting weights. I get over 700 miles on them before they need to be replaced. It just takes time to switch over from padded running shoes to "barefoot" style.
#4 JohnO on 2024-07-25 15:46 (Reply)
I just got a new pair of RedWings pull-ons, first new pair in over 10 years. They have a great machine that precisely measures size/width for each foot, and then you walk over it a few times so it can measure which insoles you should use (measures impact: force, outline and arch). My wife came along and got a pair, too, and she's still going on about how comfortable they are.

I didn't know that RedWing bought up Vasque a few years ago - so now they do hiking boots, too.

For trainers/running: If you find a pair you like, buy an identical new pair, pronto, and put'em in the closet. I try to do this with everything.
#5 Aggie on 2024-07-25 16:25 (Reply)
Barefoot in gym, like my trainer (former Chinese weight lifting team coach)
#6 Ns on 2024-07-26 00:59 (Reply)
I do hope that’s in your own home gym. Otherwise, eew!
#6.1 RJP on 2024-07-26 11:29 (Reply)
OMG - Firesign Theater! Some one you remembers. Brilliant and never equaled.
#7 george on 2024-07-26 09:03 (Reply)
Shoes have been an issue for me all my life. So when I buy a pair of shoes/sneakers/boots that are great and really work for me I immediately go buy a second pair. My experience is that cost and "name" don't mean squat when it comes to fitting "your/my" foot well. I walk/hike so I do wear out the shoes and this means if they are a problem I know it. I'm not just wearing them to dinner or walking a little in a gym. My current technique for buying good shoes is simple: I buy my shoes at Big 5, I buy sales only, typically $19 and I wear them for a week, on hikes, walking around. If they don't fit well, give me problems in any way I give them to Goodwill. If they fit well and give me no problems I wear them until they fall apart. I intentionally have 2-4 pair that I know fit me and I could wear anywhere. Because I now live in the South West I mostly wear sandals all the time but I wear shoes/sneakers to hike.
#8 OneGuy on 2024-07-26 09:52 (Reply)
You said, "Only New Balance for me, cuz they make narrow sizes." I find that funny because with size 8-1/2 EEE feet the New Balance "wide" fit really well.

For other brands I end up with a size 9 EE, which is both too long and not wide enough.
#9 Blackwing1 on 2024-07-26 12:29 (Reply)

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