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When did buyingworkout shoesbecome so complicated?
Morgan Johnson
supinate versus pronate?)
and feel overwhelmed by the number of options available.
So were here to help.
The best workout shoes on this list are new, released between October 2018 and September 2019.
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One reviewer says:I was actually quite surprised by these Altras!
And that was great to feel during sprints!
In other words, theyre sort of right in the middleneutral.
Neutral shoes typically offer some cushion and support, without being too soft or bulky.)
One reviewer says: The feel and fit of the shoe is great.
I love the amount of support and cushion it has without switching the insoles.
I felt very light on my feet while running in them.
In fact, theyve become my new go-to shoes.
I wear them everywhere!
(A quick primer on stability shoes: They are intended for someone who overpronates when running.
The Saucony Guide ISO 2 attempts to unite the concepts of neutral and stability into a single shoe.
I also really like the grippy tread on these.
Dont be fooled by the bulky appearance, though.
Our testers said the shoe still felt surprisingly lightweight and wasnt clunky at all for longer runs.
One reviewer says:Holy cloud marshmallow pillow!
These shoes offer plenty of support and cushion.
mold to your foot with every strike, providing personalized cushion where you need it most.
But once I started running, I was pleasantly surprised.
Theres a ton of cushion here and an inner sock structure that really held my foot in place.
One reviewer says:Ive been a fan of New Balance for yearsbut typically only for shorter distances.
Thankfully, now theres the Propel!
This shoe has a great amount of cushion but doesnt feel too bulky to me.
These shoes, made from merino wool, are no exception.
APL always nails the style factor, and these were no exception.
Id definitely wear them all day long.
Thats where these new Merrells come in.
Bonus: These shoes are vegan friendly.
You could totally make it work.
The completely waterproof outer shell thats paired with a perfectly soft stretch-knit liner.
Were not saying it will replace your favorite hiking socks, but it does come close.
It was a really happy medium.
They felt pretty light for material that is leather-/suede-like and waterproof.
They were great and can be used for many purposes when walking/running/hiking outdoors.
I loved that they look like a cute trainer but have the support for more rugged terrain.
True story: I actually wore them with a dress after I wore them on a hike.
I loved the look!
Testers felt supported, but still light and speedy on their feet.
One reviewer says:They were light and surprisingly comfortable.
I think these are a great shoe for your HIIT class or cardio fitness class.
One catch, I wouldnt wear these outside the gym.
One reviewer says:They fit a little loose, but I was happy with the room.
I was able to have full range of motion while feeling supported.
Theyre not super cushiony, but my feet didnt hurt at all.
Id totally wear these out and about outside the gym.
The provided shoelaces are superlong.
No tongue holder either.
Tongue stayed in place though.
Great traction without being overly tacky.
One reviewer says:The shoes fit perfectly.
Even though theyre not cushiony, my feet felt well supported.
They are also fairly lightweight for a weight lifting shoe.
I would totally wear these all day, theyre so cute!
There is a bit of a clonk when walkingsimilar to the sound of cycling shoesbut not nearly as extreme.
These have great traction, but arent too sticky.
Great for weight lifting and all-around exercise!
But dont let the throwback style fool youtheres still plenty of technology to this shoe.
One reviewer says: The fit and feel of the shoe is great.
The base of the sneaker really supports the entire foot, and the sole is substantial without appearing clunky.
I really like the soles on these shoes.
One reviewer says:I absolutely love these shoesthey are very cute and chic.
Buy it:$56 (originally $75),backcountry.com
