I've long since been a fan of the Adidas Adipower weightlifting shoe line. After owning every model to date, it's been interesting tracking the changes that
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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.
PUMA Fuse 3 Review | A Step In the Right Direction?
I'm not going to lie, the PUMA Fuse 3 took some time to grow on me. After my first session, I actually didn't love this model but after giving it more time and
New to CrossFit? Here’s What to Consider With Your Footwear
When considering the shoes you're going to use for CrossFit, you'll want to account for a few things to ensure you're getting the most out of your footwear
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
The 8 Best Shoes for Squats: Picks for All Types of Lifters
There's only one way to test the best shoes for squats — and that's with a ton of squatting. The building of this list is where my quads, adductors, and glutes
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
On Cloud 5 Review (2024 Update) | Worth the Price?
The On Cloud 5 is one of On's most popular shoes for daily wear and travel and was previously known as just the "On Cloud". In my opinion, it's one of the more
5 Best Nike Gym and Training Shoes In 2025 and 2026
For my Nike friends, I wanted to put together a round-up that highlights some of my favorite Nike training shoes. There are a ton of Nike training shoes on the
Under Armour TriBase Reign 5 Review
The Under Armour TriBase Reign 5 is the latest cross-training shoe to debut for Under Armour. This model is the fifth iteration in the popular UA Reign
STRIKE MVMNT Haze Trainer Review (2025 Update)
Over the last year and as we head into 2024, the STR/KE MVMNT Haze Trainer is the shoe that I get the most asks about on my site and YouTube channel. The main
NOBULL Outwork High-Top Review (2024)
As I update this article in 2024, I'm looking at my 2-year-old NOBULL Outwork High-Top on my feet and reflecting on how far my training has come in them. This
Under Armour TriBase Reign 6 Review: Sneaky Great Trainer?
I've always enjoyed the Under Armour TriBase Reign training shoe series, but it always felt like the shoes were "almost there". The Reign shoes are great for
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
The 8 Best Barefoot Shoes for Lifting: Properly Field Tested
I love training in barefoot shoes. They're such a great tool for varying how much ground feedback you get when working out. Not to mention, they can be
Nike Metcon 8 Performance Review (2024 Update)
The Nike Metcon 8 is interesting because it's a model that I go back and forth on. Sure, I like this shoe for lifting due to its stability, however, it's also a
NOBULL Impact Vs NOBULL Outwork | Which Shoe Is Best for You?
The NOBULL Impact is designed for lifting and CrossFit from NOBULL. The Impact has a few key updates and construction changes compared to the original NOBULL
Adidas Dropset Trainers Review | Great for Lifting and Athletic Training?
The Adidas Dropset Trainer is what I would call the first more "serious" cross-training shoe from Adidas. They've produced countless training shoes, but none
STR/KE MVMNT Haze Trainer Vs RAD ONE (2024 Update)
It's 2024 and I'm standing by my statement that the RAD ONE and STR/KE MVMNT Haze Trainer are two of my favorite training shoes on the market, especially when
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
On Running Vs Adidas | Who Makes the Better Training Shoes?
On Running versus Adidas is a showdown composed of two titans in the workout shoe space. I've worn countless On and Adidas training shoes for my reviews and
TYR DropZero Barefoot Trainer Review | Worth the Price?
TYR continues to expand on its footwear line-up with the DropZero Barefoot Trainer. This shoe is TYR's first ever barefoot shoe and is designed to be primarily
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
AVANCUS Apex Power 1.5 Review | Grippiest Shoe In the Game?
The AVANCUS Apex Power 1.5 is a barefoot shoe optimized for powerlifting and strength training. This model has been said to have one of the grippiest outsoles
