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Born Primitive Savage 1 Training Shoes Review

Born Primitive Savage 1 Review: Wide Toe Box and Durable Trainer?

https://youtu.be/vi0AlIxnU4Q The Born Primitive Savage 1 is the first cross-training shoe to debut from Born Primitive. This model has been built to be a

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

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

Adidas Dropset 3 Review That Fit Friend

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 Training Shoe Review That Fit Friend

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

New Balance Minimus TR v2 Performance Review

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

inov-8 f-lite 260 v2 review

Inov-8 F-Lite 260 V2 Review (2024) | Who Are These Best For?

The Inov-8 F-Lite 260 V2 is a shoe designed for tackling CrossFit workouts and versatile training. The F-Lite 260 V2 comes with a slightly higher heel-to-toe

goruck ballistc trainers in depth performance review

GORUCK Ballistic Trainer Review (2024 Update) | Tried and True

The GORUCK Ballistic Trainers is a cross-training shoe designed for tackling a variety of training settings. If you're new to this brand, GORUCK is a company

rad one training shoes in depth review

RAD ONE Review (1+ Year of Wear Testing, 2025 Update)

The RAD ONE is marketed as being a great "all-in-one" style cross-training shoe for things like CrossFit, lifting, and daily wear. RAD responsibly sources the

Nike Metcon 9 That Fit Friend Review

Nike Metcon 9 Performance Review, Why I Think It Falls Short

The Nike Metcon 9 is, in my humble opinion, the worst Nike Metcon to date. I found the Nike Metcon 8, to be hit or miss and I was curious if the Metcon 9 would

Vans UltraRange EXO Detailed Review

Vans UltraRange EXO Review | Okay for Daily Wear and Training?

When you think of Vans, what comes to mind? More than likely it's an artistic-style brand that makes shoes for extreme sports and daily wear. If you're a

Inov-8 F-Lite G 300 Review

Inov-8 F-Lite G 300 Review (2024) | Is It That Tough?

The Inov-8 F-Lite G 300 is a seriously unique cross-training shoe and delivers some proprietary Inov-8 construction specs. This model was built on the promise

TYR CXT-1 Trainer shoe review

TYR CXT-1 Trainer Performance Review (2024 Update)

The TYR CXT-1 Trainer has been one of the more polarizing training shoes I've used and reviewed over the last few years. Even my personal training clients who

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

Adidas Dropset Trainer 2 Review Pros Cons and Performance Breakdown

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

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

Under Armour TriBase Reign 5 Shoe Review

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 Detailed Review

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

TriBase Reign 6 Performance Review

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

That Fit Friend NOBULL Impact Review

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

Nike Metcon 8 In Depth Review

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

adidas dropset trainer in depth review

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

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

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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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