Best women’s gym trainers, according to a fitness editor
Best women’s gym trainers, according to a fitness editor
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I bought my metcons after walking for miles in flat-soled shoes, along Venice Beach in the hot sun. The comfort I felt, in contrast to the trainers I’d been wearing, is something I’ll never forget. Since then, these training shoes have become a staple during trips to the gym, as the comfort is unmatched and they’re flexible with great grip underfoot.
Like many of the shoes in this list, the metcon 6 can’t do it all in terms of meeting your needs for every single workout style. You ideally need quite a different style of shoe to lift very heavy weights versus what works well for running, burpees and agility-style training. The shoe’s base is pretty stable, though, so, it’s better than some other gym shoes for weight training. The style won’t hold you back but it also won’t improve your weights session like other shoes might.
What it is great for is HIIT, dance classes, indoor cardio and anything agility-based, so there is plenty of variety on offer and it’s a good-looking shoe, to boot. If you’re looking for flexibility and support for your indoor cardio sessions, the sole of these trainers offers both in spades. Exercises such as treadmill running, jumps and squats can impact your knees after a heavy session, so, you’ll want a shoe that will provide plenty of cushioning, to take the edge off and absorb the impact.
