TRAINING SHOES 101: Beginner Buying Guide to Gym Shoes

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If you’re new here, welcome! It’s good to have you. That Fit Friend will hopefully serve as your future hub for all things training shoes.

Since opening up my shoe store in Chesterfield, Missouri, I’ve had a lot of questions about cross-training shoes. More specifically, I’ve had questions about who NEEDS them and who SHOULD buy a pair. In my opinion, everyone should have a solid pair to keep in their training rotation.

If you’re a beginner to cross-training shoes, here’s what to look for to get the most out of your money.

0:00 Intro and FYI
0:46 What Is a Cross-Training Shoe?
2:20 What Goes Into a Training Shoe?
2:53 Construction Detail 1: OUTSOLE
3:59 Construction Detail 2: MIDSOLE
5:03 Construction Detail 3: STACK HEIGHT
6:39 Construction Detail 4: HEEL-TO-TOE DROP
8:19 Construction Detail 5: UPPER
11:27 Take-home Points

If you can start to get an idea of a shoe’s outsole, midsole, stack height, heel-to-toe drop, and upper, then you’ll be WELL on your way to understanding what to look for in your next pair of training shoes.

I know it can seem like a lot of information when you’re starting out, but like most things, it gets easier to recognize the nuance as you go.

Plus, a little upfront research will not only lead to better performance in the gym, but also better investments for your wallet.

If you have additional questions about the topics discussed in this video, drop a comment below or hit me up on Instagram!

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