Best shoes for HIIT/Circuit training?

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EMC85083
EMC85083 Posts: 16 Member
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A few weeks ago I started taking boxing classes that include a lot of circuit training/HIIT and I clearly need different shoes for this type of workout. The shoe person at Dick's was not helpful, so I am hoping someone on here will have good suggestions of different shoes to go try on. I have been wearing the Nike flex trainers I just bought (per the advice of the shoe person at Dick's) and they are terrible for this type of workout. I even added new insoles hoping that would make a difference but my feel still slide around inside the shoe. I really notice it when we are doing burpees, high knees, and mountain climbers as well as squats and lunges. It looks like some of the Asics cross trainers might be a good option but they get mixed reviews online... Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!

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  • MeanderingMammal
    MeanderingMammal Posts: 7,866 Member
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    Personally I'd say that Nike Flex are pretty good for circuit training as they're very flexible. It sounds like yours are significantly too large, rather than the wrong shoe
  • EMC85083
    EMC85083 Posts: 16 Member
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    MeanderingMammal wrote: »
    Personally I'd say that Nike Flex are pretty good for circuit training as they're very flexible. It sounds like yours are significantly too large, rather than the wrong shoe
    I thought that could possibly be the problem too. The shoe guy tried to get me to buy the next size up too and I said no way.
  • Packerjohn
    Packerjohn Posts: 4,855 Member
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    If not super high impact activities, try wresting shoes.
  • Sarc_Warrior
    Sarc_Warrior Posts: 430 Member
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    I use Reebok Nano anf the New Balance Minimus
  • MilesAddie
    MilesAddie Posts: 166 Member
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    I use the Reebok Speed TR and 90% of my workout are pretty high intensity, interval type of stuff.

    Lotta people love the Reebok Nano and the Nike Metcon.
  • paulawriteslove
    paulawriteslove Posts: 195 Member
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    I use Asics. They have been reliable and durable for me!
  • VegasFit
    VegasFit Posts: 1,232 Member
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    For my boxing classes I like my New Balances Minimus. I actually have two pair. I take circuit/hiit classes too, I don't wear them for that. I prefer a more support if plyometrics or running/sprints/sleds are involved. I would try a running store and tell them your activity, as they carry cross training shoes as well.
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,464 Member
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    There are different ways you can !ace shoes to make them fit better.
    I don't know how long since you bought but maybe you can return or exchange?
  • heybales
    heybales Posts: 18,842 Member
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    If you feet are slipping around inside - sounds like the shoe is sticking good enough - your foot has too much room.

    Wrong sized shoes doesn't mean the wrong type, unless they are like only for wide-feet people and you are narrow.

    So whatever shoe you move to - you'll have the same issue if the wrong size.

    But very flexible with those movements is key, you want almost barefoot but some protection.

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