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
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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
5 Xero Shoes to Consider for Walking, Training, and Running
Over the last decade, Xero Shoes have steadily grown in popularity and are a common go-to amongst barefoot shoe lovers. With multiple barefoot shoe models on
The 6 Best Gym Shoes With Ankle Support In 2025
There are countless shoes on the market that offer ankle support. If you're working out and need additional ankle support, then you'll want to consider options
UA Project Rock BSR 4 Review | Strongest Model to Date?
To date, I haven't been "wowed" by any of the UA Project Rock BSR models. They've always felt like an afterthought to the more premium and core UA Project Rock
The 5 Best Shoes for Heavy Leg Days In 2025
From my clients and through my training shoe reviews, I'm constantly being asked about which shoes are best for leg day. When considering the best shoes for leg
The 8 Best Shoes for Strength Training In 2025
It can be overwhelming when looking into new shoes for strength training. We all have different strength training goals, levels of strength, and shoe
Notorious Lift Radix Vs 1HUND Aerolux Barefoot
The Notorious Lift Radix and 1HUND Aerolux Barefoot are both models that I'd put into the same bucket regarding features, price points, and general performance
Notorious Lift Radix Review | Awesome Barefoot Shoe On a Budget?
The Notorious Lift Radix has been a super interesting barefoot shoe to train in. In the strength sports world, Notorious Lift has built its name around being a
5 Things to Expect When Switching to Barefoot Shoes
Barefoot shoes, also referred to by many as minimalist shoes, have grown a lot in popularity over the last few years. This is likely due to their growth in
Reebok Nano X4 vs UA TriBase Reign 6
For the first year, possibly ever, I feel like the Reebok Nano and Under Armour TriBase Reign models are super competitive with one another. Not to be too
