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That Fit Friend Deadlift Shoes 2025

7 Best Deadlift Shoes of 2025: I’ve Pulled Over 475 lbs In Every Shoe

Shoes optimized for deadlifts can make a big difference when your goals revolve around pulling new 1-RMs. As you get more specific with your deadlift training,

TYR Vs Metcon

TYR CXT-2 vs Nike Metcon 9: Yes, There’s a Clear Winner

For the first time in a while, we have two significantly different approaches to cross-training shoe design with the Nike Metcon 9 and TYR CXT-2 Trainer. Both

Men's Training Shoe Size Calculator

Men’s Training Shoe Size Calculator: Find Your Perfect Fit

When buying training shoes over the internet getting sizing right can be the absolute worst. You wear a 9 in Nike trainers, but what does that mean in

Nike Flex Control 4 Written Review On That Fit Friend

Nike Flex Control 4 Review: They Punch Above Their Weight Class

Sometimes the most impressive training shoes aren't the ones grabbing headlines. After spending countless hours testing premium trainers, I was genuinely caught

AIRHAS Knit Barefoot Shoe Review On That Fit Friend

AIRHAS Knit Barefoot Shoe Review: Not Bad for Costing Less Than $40

Have you noticed that barefoot shoes tend to be pretty pricey despite having fewer materials? I always find this funny. That said, I do enjoy the premium

Best CrossFit Shoes In 2024 and 2025 That Fit Friend

The 10 Best Shoes for CrossFit (2025): Expert-Tested for All WODs

Your shoes can make a big difference in CrossFit WODs. If you've been doing CrossFit for a while, I don't need to tell you this. You've likely learned this the

Nike Metcon 1 Performance Review That Fit Friend

Nike Metcon 1 Review (2024 Re-Release): Still a Legend?

We didn't get to see a Nike Metcon 10 release this year, and on my Instagram page and in the That Fit Friend Sub-Reddit, we speculated that the re-release of

Nike MC Trainer 3 Performance Review That Fit Friend

Nike MC Trainer 3 Review | Step In a Great Direction for This Line

Let me start this article by addressing Nike directly. Thank you for making this model a bit wider and tweaking the heel so it's not as blocky for plyometrics

Shoes for HIIT Workouts 2024 and 2025

The Best HIIT Shoes of 2025 | Picks for Classes, Sizing Guide and More

Your shoes can make a big difference when tackling HIIT (high-intensity interval training) workouts. Most HIIT workouts involve a lot of high-impact activities

Workout Shorts for Men Buying Guide On That Fit Friend

8 Best Workout Shorts for Men 2025: Real Testing and Size Guide

The apparel space is wild sometimes. There are so many options to choose from, and I find it tough to judge what's legit and what's all marketing and social

vivobarefoot primus lite iii review

Vivobarefoot Primus Lite III Review | Are They GOATED?

The Vivobarefoot Primus Lite III is best known for its performance in the gym and on a daily wear basis. After reviewing countless Vivobarefoot models, I wanted

40 vs 160 dollar barefoot shoes

I Tested the Durability of a $40 Amazon Shoe vs a $160 One, Results Surprised Me

On That Fit Friend, I review a wide range of barefoot shoes. From more premium barefoot shoes that cost $200, like the Motus Strength, to budget options like

UA Dynamic Intelliknit Review | Good for Hybrid Workouts?

The Under Armour Dynamic Intelliknit training shoes have flown relatively under the radar in the cross-training shoe scene. I feel like that's similar to the

Best gym Shoes 2025 Update

I’m a Personal Trainer: Here Are 8 Gym Shoes I Often Recommend

Every shoe featured below has been properly reviewed by me, and I have video and in-depth article reviews documenting my testing process and outcomes on every

I Tried LeBron’s Signature Training Shoe, Here’s What to Expect

The Nike LeBron TR 1 has been one of the most interesting training shoes I've reviewed in 2024. Let's cut to the chase; I think because this shoe was made in

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

Nike Metcon Alternatives

Moving Away From Nike Metcons, Here’s What I’d Buy Instead

So, you're like me, a fan of the older Nike Metcons. You've worn models like 2, 4, 5, and 6, and it's time to finally upgrade your trainers, but you've been

NOBULL Outwork Alternatives

Here Are 3 of My Favorite NOBULL Outwork Trainer Alternatives

So, you’re on the hunt for some NOBULL alternatives—either because you want shoes that outperform NOBULL training shoes or because you can't find your size or

WOLACO Warren Short Review On That Fit Friend

WOLACO Warren Short Review

The WOLACO Warren Short has been one of the most surprising gym shorts that I've tested lately. I was a little skeptical of them with their higher price point.

RAD ONE vs TYR CXT 2

RAD ONE vs TYR CXT-2 Trainer | Battle of Two Legends

For CrossFit and lifting, I really like what RAD and TYR are doing in the performance footwear space. The CXT-2 and RAD ONE are both staples in my training shoe

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

Be Lenka Velocity Review On That Fit Friend

Be Lenka Velocity Review

The Be Lenka Velocity has been one of my favorite slept-on barefoot shoes that I've reviewed lately. A viewer from my YouTube channel turned me on to these, and

Best Weightlifting Shoes 2025 Written Review On That Fit Friend

8 Best Weightlifting Shoes: I’ve Lifted Over 315 lbs In Every Shoe

To readers: This list is built for WEIGHTLIFTING shoes. These are specific types of shoes. Peep this article for general gym shoes for the act of WEIGHT

Nike Free Metcon 6 Vs Nike Metcon 9 That Fit Friend

Nike Metcon 9 vs Nike Free Metcon 6

The Nike Free Metcon 6 versus the Metcon 9 is an interesting showdown because, l0w-key, both of these models are pretty sub-par compared to their predecessors.

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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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