Best trainers for insanity

Star_1234

I am currently doing the insanity workout program and need to buy a new pair of trainers.

Can anyone recommend a good brand of trainers for high intensity interval training (HIIT)?

KateK8LoseW8

Shaun T said in an interview that minimalist shoes are best for doing Insanity, unless you have a medical need for thicker, shock-absorbing soles.

kklotay

Birth trainers. I tried different ones but ended up doing it bare foot.

gobonas99

make sure you get crosstrainers (NOT running shoes - running shoes don't have the lateral support you need).

Outside of that, it really just depends on what feels best for your feet (ie I HATE Nike - they make my feet hurt after wearing them for just 5 minutes...and Adidas has the sides around the ankle cut too high for me, so when I to a side lunge, it cuts into my ankle bone)...so go to the store and try a bunch on, making sure to do some plyo moves and lunges and both front-to-back AND side-to-side movements.

That said, I have puzzle mats on my workout room floor, so unless I'm lifting weights (or running), I normally workout barefoot.

Cherimoose

Any shoe with a thin, flexible, non-spongy sole and a low heel, like Keds, Converse, minimalist shoes, etc.

Star_1234

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ur3rCXZ1EdY

I found this link where he explains what shoes are best for beachbody workouts...I wear running shoes at present but i think i need to change them