Can any women recommend good gym shoes?

If your toes are tingly, the first thing I'd check is your lacing.

Lacing shoes too tightly across the top cuts off circulation and causes toes to go numb.

I used to do this to myself with my running shoes all the time.

I welcome opinions from guys too, but I know that often shoe needs are different based on physiology. Currently I have an okay pair of cross-trainers, but I think they're just not tough enough for the beating I've been putting them through. My husband and I go to the gym Monday through Friday, usually doing some weights before hitting the bikes and then the elliptical. That's where I'm running into trouble. With my current shoes (which are nearly brand new), my toes start to get tingly about 10 minutes in on the elliptical, which is obviously not good. I just think I'm not getting enough support from them.

So...good shoes for general workouts. Something that can take a beating, but isn't mega expensive. Suggestions?

Nikes!

Try using an incline elliptical instead of a regular one. I found that helped my tingly toes immensely

My pink Reebok New Balance are my favorite! Stylish and comfortable. One can't go wrong there

I wear Brooks. My feet are wide and they come in wide sizes and have a bigger toe box, but I'd suggest that you go to a sports store and try on a few different brands to see what fits you best. It took me 32 years to discover Brooks, and now I won't wear anything else.

Are you me? All of this ^^


Even if it is your laces, you will one day, again, need good shoes.

Don't feel bad, I do the same thing too. When I read your post I thought oh wow thats why I'm getting a tangling in my feet from the new shoes I just bought. Mines are Nikes, their very comfortable since the last shoes I busted out in under three months from doing alot of walking. Has been happening to me often since I started working out. But I went to Shoe Carnival and the guy was very helpful with finding shoes that meet my workout and everyday needs. Also they are having a sale where it's buy one get another pair of shoes half off. Just to let you know, the guy told me you don't have to buy the other shoes at the present time they give you all the way to September to buy the second pair half off just as long as you have the recipt.

I suggest trading in your shoe laces for bungees. That is not the name but you should find them at a running supply retailer. I have the same problem with tingly feet on the eliptical. I prefer speed walking on a treadmill with the incline set high enough to make it challenging. If you choose to leave the eliptical you may want to have your feet and your gait looked at to determine if you need corrective inserts. It may or may not be worth the extra cost to you depending on how much time you are working out.

I love my nike lunar glides. But sadly- i dont think its your shoes! You have your laces too tight!

I have the Nike Livestrong Lunarswift ones and I love them.

Ryka is made for a woman's feet but I found it took about a month for the sides to get soft enough to wear them without pain. Puma is another good brand. As is Nike and Sketchers.

I don't care for New Balance although some women swear by them. I think they're meant for a wider foot.

Also - make sure you replace them often enough. If you're exercising several days a week, you can't go more than 2-4 months without getting new shoes. You can really hurt yourself if you don't.