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Born Primitive Savage 1 Training Shoes Review

Born Primitive Savage 1 Review: Wide Toe Box and Durable Trainer?

https://youtu.be/vi0AlIxnU4Q The Born Primitive Savage 1 is the first cross-training shoe to debut from Born Primitive. This model has been built to be a

Move Trainer While On Earth Review

While On Earth Move Trainer Review

I'm going to get straight to this point in this article. I had higher hopes for the shoe.  However, I still found some surprising things

inov8 f lite max review On That Fit Friend

Inov8 F-Lite MAX Review (2025 Model): Most Stable and Wide Trainer?

The Inov8 F-Lite Max has been a surprisingly awesome cross-training shoe for tackling all of my workouts. This model is the continuation of the popular — often

Nike Free Metcon 6 Review Performance That Fit Friend

Nike Free Metcon 6 Review: How I Broke My Pair

After a lot of anticipation, the Nike Free Metcon 6 is finally here. Sadly, I broke my first pair in the first week, and unlike these other "review" sites that

Adidas Dropset 3 Review That Fit Friend

Adidas Dropset 3 Review: Why I Love Lifting In These

The Dropset Trainer 2 blew myself and many others away with its stellar performance for lifting and cross-training. To be frank, I had given up hope on Adidas

New Balance Minimus TR v2 Performance Review

New Balance Minimus TR V2 Review (They Could Be So Much Better!)

The New Balance Minimus TR V2 has been a letdown, to put it bluntly. And I don't say that because this shoe is inherently "bad" in the gym, but it's more so

Inov-8 F Fly Review That Fit Friend

Inov8 F-Fly Review (2025) | Fantastic Shoe for HYROX Workouts?

As the world of fitness continues to evolve, most people are moving to a more "hybrid" style of training—I credit some of this to the growth of HYROX—and shoes

Nike Metcon 9 That Fit Friend Review

Nike Metcon 9 Performance Review, Why I Think It Falls Short

The Nike Metcon 9 is, in my humble opinion, the worst Nike Metcon to date. I found the Nike Metcon 8, to be hit or miss and I was curious if the Metcon 9 would

Inov-8 F-Lite G 300 Review

Inov-8 F-Lite G 300 Review (2024) | Is It That Tough?

The Inov-8 F-Lite G 300 is a seriously unique cross-training shoe and delivers some proprietary Inov-8 construction specs. This model was built on the promise

Adidas Dropset Trainer 2 Review Pros Cons and Performance Breakdown

Adidas Dropset Trainer 2 Review (2024) | Best In Class?

The Adidas Dropset Trainer 2 has been one of the most surprising training shoes in 2023 and 2024. I think most of us, myself included, didn't expect this shoe

Reebok Nano X4 Review | Upgrade Or Pass?

I'm a strength coach who's now reviewed hundreds of training shoes and it's always fun assessing the nuances that exist between different models. The Reebok

That Fit Friend NOBULL Impact Review

NOBULL Impact Review (2025 Update): Versatile Or Clunky?

The NOBULL Impact has steadily grown in popularity as we head into 2024. It offers a few key construction changes compared to the original NOBULL Trainer. As

VIKTOS Core Gym Review | Great Option for Flat and Wide Feet?

The VIKTOS Core Gym has been a surprisingly strong-performing shoe for my lifting and cross-training sessions. I went into this training shoe completely neutral

VIKTOS Core 2 Review | Great Trainer for Thicker Feet?

The VIKTOS Core 2 is a cross-training shoe designed and inspired by US Veterans. The Core 2 is the second iteration to debut in the VIKTOS Core training shoe

altra solstice xt 2 review

Altra Solstice XT 2 Performance Review (2024)

It's 2024 and you're looking for a wider training shoe that will help you transition from traditional running and training shoes to barefoot shoes. That's where

Reebok Nano X3 Review

Reebok Nano X3 Review (2023 Update) | Strong and Well-Rounded Performance?

Over the years, I've enjoyed the ebb and flow of the Reebok Nano shoe line. I thought the Reebok Nano X2 was a step in a good direction for the Nano line

Reebok Nano X2 Review

Reebok Nano X2 Review (2023 Update) | Good All-Around Trainer?

The Reebok Nano X2 is the twelfth shoe to debut in Reebok's popular Nano cross-training shoe line. There has been a lot of excitement for the Reebok Nano X2 and

Xero Shoes HFS Detailed Review

Xero Shoes HFS Review | Best Hybrid Barefoot Training Shoe?

The Xero Shoes HFS model has quickly grown as one of my go-to training and daily shoes. If you're unfamiliar with Xero Shoes, they're a company that produces

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About Jake Boly

CSCS, MS Sports Science

Jake Boly is the Founder and Editor-In-Chief of That Fit Friend. He's often regarded as a go-to resource in various performance shoe communities.

He’s been formally reviewing shoes and training gear for over 7 years and has hand-tested over 400 pairs of shoes.

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