Gym Shoes reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 245 Reddit reviews across 46 subreddits and 68 posts to rank the best Gym Shoes brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Fitness_India, r/UKFrugal, r/SneakersIndia, r/barefootshoestalk, r/BarefootRunning. Top-rated brands include Nike (4.5/5), Converse (4.4/5), Asics (4.3/5).
Stats
Reviews245
Subreddits46
Posts68
Brands37
Products72
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#1
Nike
4.5
(32)
"My favorite lifting shoes are the Nike Metcons. Scheels usually has a good selection of them."
"Get an Asics under your budget or Nike Pegasus, both are fantastic runners for casual runners."
"Nike metcon po"
"I normally wear Nike metcon 9’s or Jordan 7’s."
"Nike metcon 6 training would be a great shoes for biking, running, gym."
"I really love the Nike Free Run (any generation) as an all around shoe."
"Metcon :)"
"I like the stiff, flat sole of the metcons for lower body because I feel more stable"
"Thanks for all your recos! i actually got the nike free metcon 5 :)"
"Samples of latter are nike metcons, or to a more extreme extent, nike romaleos or salvaleos."
#2
Converse
4.4
(22)
"Get some classic chuck taylors by converse, its goated for lifting"
"Just buy a pair od converse or vans they are perfect for weight training"
"I actually brought them originally for the gym as I heard how great they were for leg days."
"They’ve been part of my gym rotation for the last 16 years, being flat soled, they are perfect for leg day."
"Converse Chuck Taylor."
"Chuck Taylor’s."
"Chuck Taylors."
"If magbubuhat ka my coach told me to just get chucks. I got mine less than 2.5k with voucher from converse official store sa shopee tyempuhan lang po sa sale."
"Converses are going to be your best bet. Cheap and efficient, bring your runners for the treadmill."
"Get converse high top chucks for 4k for lifts."
#3
Asics
4.3
(22)
"Pwede rin Asics Novablast 4, nasa 9800 naman sya"
"Get an Asics under your budget or Nike Pegasus, both are fantastic runners for casual runners."
"Asics gel"
"Gel resolution 8 and 9 just bought a pair of each and love them."
"Buy Asics. My favorite."
"I've always loved Asics and recently bought a barely worn pair sold on Facebook Marketplace for cheap."
"Anything Asics for indoor courts is good."
"I use the same shoes I use for squash. Asics Gel Renma."
"Volleyball shoes - asics that's what I use for racquetball too."
"Asics Renmas work for either indoor or outdoor."
#4
New Balance
4.2
(16)
"I bought Tyreese Maxey's Hesi- 2's by New Balance, they are awesome on the indoor pickleball courts."
"Surprisingly has been the best for me"
"New balance minimus have been my go to for years."
"If your looking for a pair of running shoes I recommend New Balance."
"Will NB BB480 mid top work? I am getting it for 5.5k on Ajio Luxe with 11% extra discount."
"I grabbed some great new balances from famous footwear they were on the back wall and meshy very comfortable."
"I’d go to ross and get yourself a bigger pair of new balances for ten bucks"
"I have to buy a pair of support shoes for overpronation at least twice a year."
"Try the New Balance store in Rogers."
"Better to go with nb’s own minimus shoe."
#5
Brooks
4.5
(13)
"I personally prefer the Brooks Beast as it offers a bit more support."
"Works great for my flatfeet"
"Brooks"
"Damn check brooks website often just bought a pair original 140 for 86 on sale I had no idea just looked"
"There are good deals on brook and hoka shoes on woot sometimes, keep an eye out for those"
"I wear brooks glycerine’s for my long runs"
"I wear Brooks. Very good shoes."
"I find my adrenaline’s are a good all around shoe"
"I like my Brooks Adrenaline runners. I wear them in the gym - both for running on the treadmill, and for my strength-training days."
"Brooks adrenaline if come in very wide sizes and a good all around shoes."
#6
Hoka
4.7
(12)
"Hoka Cielo or Bondi 8 or 9"
"Hoka Cielo or Bondi 8 or 9"
"Hoka they will be your best buy...a bit expensive but will last at least 5 years if taken care of."
"I like hoka for the gym and Nike for everyday."
"Received a pair of Hoka Cliftons for Christmas last year. Don’t think I will ever go back."
"I love my Hoka cliftons. Been wearing this line for over 6 years and ran a half marathon in them."
"I bought a pair of Hoka running trainers through vinted for about 30 quid."
"Hoka Cliftons for running and walking. It’s like a cloud on my foot after the initial break in period."
"Hoka."
"My favorite all-around shoe currently is Hoka Solimar."
#7
Adidas
4.5
(12)
"Adidas ultraboost"
"Adidas is my go to"
"Cheap, comfortable, and look pretty damn sweet."
"They work really well for heavier bodies while still be in very good shoes."
"I recently bought a pair of my beloved adidas Ultraboost running shoes for £50."
"This sub loves Adidas Ultraboost."
"Some versions are available under 5k."
"Provides good stability for deadlifts and squats."
"I wear basketball shoes. Adidas AE 1's Low top."
"You can get the adidas ultraboost. They are running shoes but can be used in the gym."
#8
Vans
4.1
(11)
"Old school vans and Chuck Taylors were my favorite lifting shoes. They don’t compress and wear out like running shoes."
"Just vans or converse if you’re going to be lifting in them."
"Been wearing beat up vans slip ons for six months, never had an issue."
"Cheap VANS or Converse is what most use."
"Vans"
"Honestly i use vans. they are pretty wide and flat which is great for lifting."
"Traditional vans and converse for me. They are flat and sturdy."
"Agree with the chucks and vans! stylish plus they're relatively affordable :))"
"I work out in a worn out pair of vans. Broke in, flat soles, no blisters, comfy."
"You're probably better of going to the gym in any regular sneakers. Vans, allstars."
#9
Xero
3.8
(10)
"Most people I see at the gym use Xero Prio or HFS."
"Switched to Xero Prios - split squats were way more stable."
"I like just basic Xero Prios as all purpose prefer my Whitin high tops for lifting (squats deadlifts etc)"
"Xero Shoes has a show room at the warehouse where you can try them on. Very thin, flat, wide etc."
"I run in Xero shoes HFS 2 most of the time when outside on the road or trails."
"I personally like running in the xero shoes diy feeltrue sandals."
"Keep the laces as loose as possible."
"Zero drop "barefoot" shoes like Xero brand are good too."
"I wear Xero 360's. I like barefoot shoes in general though so if you don't they won't be for you."
"My xero prio's were awful for shoes (they lasted like 4 months before the crappy upper started falling apart) but for just in the gym they would be fine."
#10
Skechers
4.1
(9)
"Skechers go walk ung all white"
"My Skechers arch fit work great and have a lot of energy return."
"I (M69) wear slip-on Sketchers that are walky type shoes. No issues for me."
"Skechers dude! I've heard good about asics too you can check Myntra sale is running currently"
"I just use Skechers I got on sale from sports direct."
"My husband recently got a pair of Sketchers that he uses in the gym for £25."
"Sketchers and asics."
"Controversial opinion: skechers. Maganda yung support and magaan."
"Skechers thru Zappos - free!"
#11
Decathlon
4.1
(9)
"Their kiprun models are really good for the price if you're running on the regular."
"If u are on budget then decathlon is good enough otherwise under armour nike adidas are also good but expensive"
"Decathlon . Or basic reebok classics."
"Decathlon kalenji range start at about £15 new."
"I 4th the Decathlon suggestion."
"Decathlon has its own range, which are highly rated for budget shoes."
"Decathalon I find is very good for reasonably priced reasonable quality sports/exercise wear."
"If you are super low on budget and do deadlifts you should check out decathlon aqua shoes."
"Buy from decathlon they sell cheap but sturdy shoes with 2yr warranty their kalenji shoes are good."
#12
Puma
4.6
(8)
"If you got someone who can bring you shoes from uae, get puma fuse 3.0 from namshi. Been using them for 5 months now, best investment"
"The shoes are giving me really good support during lifts and other movements."
"Puma deviate nitro elite 2. It’s a running shoe but I use it all the time for hyrox style workouts which is like cross training."
"Puma's Velocity Nitro 3. I use them anywhere except trails."
"I just bought basketball shoes--the PUMA M3s and I love them."
"Puma from myntra :p, i got for 1600 its good."
"Currently rockin classic Puma SuperLigas."
"Any shoes which have a wide toe box and flat sole. Puma ke mil jayenge and for squats you can buy rxn squat shoes, Indian brand hai kaafi reliable."
#13
Nike Metcon
4.5
(8)
"From what i searched best talaga yung Nike Metcon but since medj expensive i’m eyeing on the Nike Zoom Bella 6."
"If you want to splurge Nike Metcons, Reebok Nano series, Puma Fuse, Under Armor Reign Lifter."
"I love my metcons."
"Sounds like you want either Reebok CrossFit Nanos or Nike Metcons."
"Metcons all the way."
"Try some of the crossfit shoes, Nike metcons, and Reebok nanos."
"You might want to think about crossfit sneaks (metcons or nanos) as well as general cross-trainers."
"My Nike Metcon cross-trainers seem too clunky to me."
#14
Reebok
4.5
(6)
"Reebok Nano"
"Are all I wear in the gym!"
"Reebok nanos for lifting, brooks or hokas for running"
"I’ve been loving them tbh"
"For lifting and hokas for running!"
"Reebok nanos. Or for a cheaper option, wear your running shoes and then go barefoot for squats and deadlifts."
#15
Vibram
4.2
(6)
"I've been training exclusively with the KSOs and they are supper grippy, confortable and are holding up. I think they are a perfect gym shoe."
"If you want full bare, I think the best option is vibram five fingers."
"I usually recommend something like the Vibram KSO EVO when this question comes up."
"+1 for the Vibrams. I workout and run in my V-Run Retros."
"I like to use my KSO Evo's in the gym."
"I love the minimalism and the ability to spread my toes."
#16
Under Armour
4.2
(5)
"I feel these are very underrated."
"I got some decent under armour off sports direct for £30."
"Never been uncomfortable in the gym."
"You should check under armour great foot support"
"Some black under armor, I found on Amazon."
#17
Saguaros
4.0
(5)
"+1 for the saguaros, the classic barefoot collection will works well in the gym."
"Ive had a pair of Saugro shoes for about 3 years walk in them everyday and train in them also. So comfortable."
"I’ve owned Vibram FF before and I think the saguaros are just as good. Look at saguaros Fast I or Vitality III."
"Yes. I have winter saguaro shoes and i am very happy with them."
"Saguaros are great. I wear them to the gym and just about everywhere else."
#18
Nobull
4.5
(4)
"I LOVE my No Bulls. Absolutely great for everything."
"Nobull and going on 2 years with the same pair."
"I like the no bull trainers."
"Nobull for standard gym."
#19
Vivobarefoot
4.7
(3)
"Great for lifting"
"Barefoot shoes are your best Bet when it comes to wide feet."
"I like Vivobarefoot for packing small and the option to use any insole."
#20
Whitin
3.5
(4)
"If you're not powerlifting or doing crossfit style stuff with a ton of dynamic movements, then I would think any basic barefoot sneaker would work. Whitin Minimalist Barefoot Sneakers."
"I would spend $40 on some Whitins."
"Just some Whitins or Geweos if you can still find them on Amazon. Gym conditions are actually pretty tame for a shoe; they don’t need to be anything fancy."
"Whitins lol. Xeros seem ok too."
#21
Scheels
4.0
(3)
"Scheels, and their return policy is great"
"Seconding Scheels. They have a massive selection for both men and women."
"Scheels.....and if you check their returns section, they'll apparently accept the most well-worn pairs back."
#22
ASICS
5.0
(2)
"They support so well"
"I personally prefer the Brooks Beast as it offers a bit more support."
#23
Metcon
4.5
(2)
"If they do more heavy lifting than anything else."
"They're good for weight lifting as they're flat and stable."
#24
Lono
4.0
(2)
"Lono Flow for the gym. Cheaper than vivo with the same quality."
"I think the Lono Flow deserves a look. Similar to the Vivo Primus Lite but under $100."
#25
Ryka
4.0
(2)
"My go to shoe is Ryka."
"Ryka are also good. They are made for walking women!"
#26
New Balance Minimus
4.0
(2)
"Look at something like New Balance Minimus, Nike MetCon, Reebok Nano."
"I'm wearing new balance minimus and they're pretty good for running."
#27
Nike Free
4.0
(2)
"I wear my Nike free (2nd gen?) that I also use for lifting."
"I like the Nike Free line. They're quite comfortable."
#28
Puma Velocity Nitro 2
4.0
(2)
"If you want to do Puma, I would go Velocity Nitro 2 instead of Deviate Nitro 2."
"Peg or puma velocity nitro 2"
#29
Altra
4.0
(2)
"Altra brand shoes! They come in wide and the toe box is more square/natural shaped."
"Altra has good wide shoes."
#30
Saucony
4.0
(2)
"I’ve used Saucony Kinvaras and Topo Specter 1 for gym and long distance running."
"I have shoes for running (saucony) and shoes for the gym (nike metcon)"
#31
Tyr Drop
5.0
(1)
"Tyr Drop zero is my favorite gym shoe when lateral or running isn't involved. Great ground feel for deadlifts and squats."
#32
On
5.0
(1)
"On cloudmonster 1 or 2, may all black sila"
#33
La Sportiva
5.0
(1)
"I know a couple guys who own the larger sizes of La Sportiva Lady Muiras and absolutely love them."
#34
Campus
4.0
(1)
"Go for campus, best shoes & it'll cost you around 700-800"
#35
Saguaro
4.0
(1)
"Saguaro really do the job for me in the gym! Quality isn't the same as vivo but it's still solid."
#36
Asian Air Weaves
4.0
(1)
"Asian air weaves 2.0 get it from there website will cost 1200"
#37
Big 5
3.0
(1)
"Big 5"
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