Best shoes for aerobics

I have running/walking shoes now and I know they're not the correct ones for me. (I mostly do Zumba, bike riding, and walking.)

That's a great question! I'd love to hear what everyone else wears/recommends!

When I exercise indoors I'm always barefoot, my feet never hurt afterwards and I'm always balanced and comfortable

See, I've tried barefoot and cross trainers. I use cross trainers for the most part, but the pads on my big toes kill. Mainly it's all the sets where you have to widen your stance or support yourself with your feet spread apart. Interested to hear what others have to say.

Go barefoot for sure! When you go shoeless, you are strengthening your foot and will be less prone to injuries.

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I mainly do aerobics in my living room. Right now I am wearing New Balance toning shoes. But the balls of my feet are starting to hurt. What type of shoes would be best for aerobics?

You want a cross trainer. They're becoming a little harder to find these days because people come in and say "I want a running shoe" and some 16 year old, who doesn't know any better, puts them in a shoe built for running. In your case, a true running shoe would not provide the support that you need for aerobics. Truth be told it's a wonder that there aren't 5,000 cross trainers out there because 9 times out of 10, unless you are actually running, what you need is a cross trainer. They are the pefect shoe for a multitude of sports and activities because they provide support but are still flexible enough to do a bit of walking or running in (great for such sports as floor hockey, badminton, etc), they're lighter than basketball shoes and are built to be both an indoor and outdoor shoe!! My suggestion is to do a bit of homework on brand websites (I recommend NB as they have the best selection of sizes and fits) and find one that is supportive, cushioned and has some flexibility then either order online, or better yet, go into a large sports store and ask for the specific shoe that you found best suited your needs. Always have at least 1 backup as different shoes fit differently. Go late in the day and try both shoes on and remember to buy shoes that fit properly, shoes that are too big will slip and cause rubbing and blistering and shoes that are too small/narrow will just be plain uncomfortable. You want your shoes, best case scenerio, to fit like a glove or in this case a well supported sock, fitted but still comfortable.

I really like Nike with the springy soles. They are around $100. at Footlocker, they are a running shoe. I also like Reebok easy tone they have an extra cushioning under the balls of your feet. I only spent $40 on those at Big 5

Ryka has a selection of aerobic shoes you can look on zappos at different brands and what they are used for.