Crossfit trainers

[lemmingjames]

Im looking for some all-round trainers for the gym and it would appear that Crossfit ones might do what i want - i currently use a 2 shoe system, ie one for cardio then swap to some 3mm soled trainers for weight work.

However, i, looking for an all-rounder that can run, say a mile or so and not hurt yet i want something that im able to dead lift and squat in. Last time i had Inov-8 F-Lite 195, i managed to 'kill' the sole via dead lifting and so went to a 2 shoe system.

So does anyone have experience of the Crossfit trainers and can comment?

[RTB]

You're never going to find a shoe that is anything other than crap for both activities. Either stick with the 2 shoe system or start deadlifting and squatting in bare feet.

[MurderousCrow]

RTB said:

You're never going to find a shoe that is anything other than crap for both activities. Either stick with the 2 shoe system or start deadlifting and squatting in bare feet.

This.

[Jamie VTS]

I wear Reebok Nano weaves. They are the most comfortable training shoe I've ever worn. I run, jump and occasionally Olympic lift in them.

If I am just doing heavy lifting I wear my Nike romaleos.

https://www.sportsshoes.com/product/ree2705/reebok...

[Slagathore]

Jamie VTS said:

I wear Reebok Nano weaves. They are the most comfortable training shoe I've ever worn. I run, jump and occasionally Olympic lift in them.

If I am just doing heavy lifting I wear my Nike romaleos.

https://www.sportsshoes.com/product/ree2705/reebok...

Same.

I was using normal gym type trainers and switched to the Nanos and it's much, much better.

I wouldn't really want to do much running in them, though.

[bigandclever]

Vibram Five fingers.

[Regiment]

New Balance Minimus MR00s were my go to ones for running and lifting. Still got an old pair now that I’ve literally ran thousands of miles in outside and on a treadmill and deadlift and squat in every week, it is obvious how many miles I’ve done by looking at the state of them.

I do have a pair of proper squat shoes as well which i sometimes wear, with the solid raised heel on a plastic block.