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
<3-miles weekly (pretty much no running)
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: 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
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 (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 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 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 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 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 (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 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 (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 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
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
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 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
