I was excited about all the marketing and buzz around the New Balance Ellipse, and, frankly, really liked the way they looked. So I had to snag a pair myself
Shoes
That Fit Friend is designed to share honest feedback and reviews on performance-focused shoes and for various pieces of men’s apparel. Some call it having a passion for great gear, others call it an obsession.
Forged & Tested Catalyst Review | Perfect for Minimalist Lovers?
I'm going to try and write this review as objective as possible, but full disclosure, the Forged & Tested Catalyst is MY shoe, AKA the training shoe that I
TYR CXT 3 Trainer Review | Improved Across the Board?
The CXT‑3 Trainer is TYR’s latest update to its CrossFit-focused training shoe line. Me, along with the community, have had quite a few questions about this
Vivobarefoot Motus Strength II Review | Great for CrossFit and Athletes?
The barefoot training category has grown a lot over the last few years — but very few models are built specifically to hold up for heavy lifting, high-intensity
Under Armour Reign XT Review | Good for Hybrid Workouts?
The Under Armour Reign XT is one of those models that has created a bit of curiosity in the training shoe space, especially if you’ve spent time in shoes like
On CloudPulse NEXT Review | Good for What Exactly?
The On Cloudpulse Next is one of On’s newest shoes with training in mind. There’s a lot to like about this stripped-down variation of the Cloudpulse line. It’s
Adidas Dropset 4 vs Nike Metcon 10 | Clash of Two Titans
When Adidas released the Dropset 4, I was excited to get my hands on it. The Dropset 2 and 3 were some of my favorite training shoes to lift in. The
Adidas Dropset 4 Review | More Versatile Than the 2 and 3
The Adidas Dropset 4 has been a super fun shoe to not only review, but also compare to other models. This iteration has been completely reworked from the Adidas
FETAQ AllMove 3 Review | Slept-On Shoe for CrossFit?
The FETAQ AllMove 3, I bet you’ve never heard of this shoe. I had never heard of this brand until a buddy at the Saint Louis Sports Clinic recommended it to me.
Nike Metcon 10 vs UA TriBase Reign 6
Nike versus Under Armour. It feels like the heavy weight battle of the century, two titans of the industry going to head to head. But is it really a fair
Born Primitive Savage 1 HIGH TOP Review
I know I'm not the only one who loves a good high-top shoe for training. Outside of high-top shoes just having a certain level of steeze to them, they can also
LUXIAOJUN X-Load Trainer Review
The LUXIAOJUN X-Load Trainer has been one of those training shoes that I bought for a review based on a YouTube subscriber's request. I had no idea this shoe
Inov8 Bare XF V2 Review | Size Up In These!
I really enjoyed the first iteration of the Bare XF, in its current form, that is. For me, it was a huge leap forward from their Bare XF 210 V3, which was great
Nike Vomero 18 Review | Gym Bro vs Runner’s Opinions
Ever since I signed up for more HYROX races and started adding miles to my weekly programming, I've been on the quest for my running shoe
Tolos Soleil Review (Barefoot and Transition)
After building quite the following with the popular Archetype 1.0 and 2.0, Tolos has flipped the script and added a new shoe to their lineup. They saw an
TYR Maverick Review | Great for Daily Training and HYROX?
I was really stoked to test TYR’s new running shoe, the Maverick. Honestly, I haven’t jived with any of TYR’s running shoes super hardcore yet. When I heard
WHITIN High-Top Barefoot Shoe Review | Awesome Shoe for the Price?
If you've purposely sought this review out, then I'm assuming you're like me and you love both barefoot and high-top shoes. Combine them into one AND make them
Nike Metcon 10 vs On CloudPulse Pro | Which Is Best for You?
Up until this year, On was never really in consideration for shoes that you'd use for heavier strength training. Sure, we had shoes built for cross-training
Under Armour Project Rock 8 Review | Price Decrease, But Just As Good?
The Project Rock line from Under Armour has been an interesting line to follow. It’s had a decent ebb and flow over the years. Some of them have excelled, and
Adidas Adizero EVO SL Review (Gym Bro and Runner’s Takes)
I’ve had a ton of people in my community ask me about the Adidas Adizero EVO SL recently. They’ve been curious how they perform for HYROX. With my own HYROX
PUMA Deviate Nitro 3 Review
HYROX has taken the fitness world by storm. Races are selling out. Coaches everywhere are programming for it. Everybody wants to be the next big HYROX athlete.
Lululemon Chargefeel 3 Review | Are They Worth the Price?
Up until a few years ago, Lulu wasn’t the first name that came to mind when you thought of shoes. I get it, they’re much more well-known for the clothing,
On CloudPulse PRO Review
It's interesting, I feel like up until 2024 and 2025, we didn't really have "PRO" models of training shoes. Sure, we've always had pro-esque shoes in the sports
Tolos Canvas High Review (Barefoot and Transition)
There are few things more classic than a pair of high-top black Converse. Too bad they’re so narrow. So, when Tolos announced they were making a canvas high-top
