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
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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
8 Best Weightlifting Shoes: I’ve Lifted Over 315 lbs In Every Shoe
This list is built for WEIGHTLIFTING shoes, which are built specifically for Olympic lifting (snatch and clean & jerk), squats, and exercises where you're
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.
8 Pros and Cons of Barefoot Shoes | What to Know Before Buying
I love wearing barefoot shoes but I also recognize that they can fall short in certain contexts and scenarios. In fact, whenever anyone asks about barefoot
Best High-Top Shoes for the Gym
If you look around the training shoe market, you'll likely notice that there are a ton of low-top training shoes. This is because low-top training shoes are by
TYR CXT-2 Trainer Review
I tell you what, TYR came out to play with their CXT-2 Trainer. For this shoe, it seems like TYR took all of the feedback provided by the community for the
Reebok Nano Gym Review
The Reebok Nano Gym is the budget-friendly cousin of the more premium Nano X4. This model is built as a generalist in the gym for anyone who wants to tackle a
The 10 Best Cross-Training Shoes: Expert-Reviewed By a Trainer
Whenever I tell someone I run a shoe review website, YouTube channel, and shoe store, I always get hit with the same ask, "Well, what's the best shoe
On Cloud X4 Review: Why I Think They’re Sub-Par for Training
The On Cloud X 4 continues building upon the popular Cloud X cross-training shoes. This model features a few core updates that somewhat fly under the radar, and
Do Shoes Matter for Upper Body Workouts? Sometimes, Here’s Why
One of my favorite things to do when I train in commercial gyms is to check out what shoes everyone is training in. Nothing gives you a better read on what
LONO FLOW Review
The LONOWEAR FLOW came onto my radar after multiple athletes in my community made comments on various barefoot shoe videos and sent me their Instagram posts. At
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: 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
Mizuno TS 01 Review | Good Option for Those On a Budget?
I'm going to be real: if you had told me last year that Mizuno would have one of the stronger budget cross-training shoes on the market in 2024, I wouldn't have
Can I Use My Pickleball Shoes In the Gym? (Benefits and Drawbacks)
An interesting thing happened the other day, call it the universe aligning. I was playing pickleball with a few friends in my new Reebok Nano Court shoes and I
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
Vivobareoot Motus Flex Review | Are They Overpriced?
The Motus Flex is debuting hot off of the heels of the release of the popular Vivobarefoot Motus Strength. Both of these models offer unique construction
8 Best Budget Cross-Training Shoes (Picks for Around $80-120)
Cross-training shoes can vary pretty greatly in price and handfuls of popular big-named cross-training shoes now cost anywhere from $120-$150 USD. This then
On Cloud X3 Vs On Cloud 5 (2025) | Which Shoe Is Best for You?
Two of On's most popular shoes for both daily wear and training include the On Cloud 5 and On Cloud X3. I get asked a ton of questions about these shoes and
Vivobarefoot Primus Lite IV All-Weather Review
Let me take you on a barefoot shoe journey, which has been my experience with the Vivobarefoot Primus Lite IV AW. To set the stage, I'm a big fan of the normal
Inov8 Bare-XF Review
I know I'm not alone in saying that I have longed for the day of the Inov8 Bare-XF's release. Don't get me wrong, I liked the Inov8 Bare-XF 210 V3, but there
History of the Reebok Nano | The Insane 14 Year Evolution
The Reebok Nano cross-training shoe line is built for anyone wanting a shoe for lifting, cross-training, and CrossFit. This shoe line started as a diehard
The 5 Best Workout Shoes for F45 Classes (2025 Update)
On my YouTube channel, I'm constantly asked about which workout shoes someone should buy for F45 Training. Outside of YouTube asks, I also have a couple of
