The 12 best gym shoes for your high-intensity workouts of 2024

Mikel Bejarano
Journalist and inveterate trail runner
Posted on 14-11-2024

We reached the end of the year and just around the corner is the new year, a perfect time to set new goals, new routines and even new projects. One of the most popular resolutions each year is to join the gym, and that's why we want to bring you some of the best gym trainers and crossfit gym trainers of 2024 so that you get the ideal model to start this 2025. And it is that going to the gym, performing high-intensity training or directed classes is more than necessary, not only to improve your daily routine, but also to avoid the damn injuries. That's why we bring you here the best gym shoes for any type of routine in your indoor training sessions. This is RUNNEA's selection!

So if, unlike us, you have not taken a liking to running, and your thing is not to put on your shoes to start striding and you bet more on indoor activities, such as fitness, gym, etc... You should know that specific sports footwear for these activities is also a facet that has its importance, to which you should pay attention, apart from the usual kit to exercise. To discard the idea of buying running shoes to use in the gym we bring you some of the best options with which to finish motivated 2024 and give it your all in the new year.

The 12 best gym shoes for your high intensity workouts 2024

From RUNNEA we propose 12 options that will fit you perfectly. Comfort, stability, lightness and style are some of the features shared by all these models that we present below.

Nike Metcon 9

The Nike Metcon 9 might be the best-selling crossfit trainers in the world. A perfectly-balanced model for intensive workouts both outside and inside the gym, they now have reinforcements that make these shoes more durable, stable and comfortable.

Nike Metcon 1 OG

The Nike Metcon 1 OG is a fitness shoe perfect for high-intensity training that stands out for its combination of technology and design. We are talking about a pair of shoes that, on its tenth anniversary, are presented with a renewed and modernized aesthetic. An ideal model if you love the most demanding sessions in the gym.

Under Armour Project Rock 7

The Under Armour Project Rock 7 are ideal gym trainers for those high-intensity workouts that we love so much. We are talking about a model from the collaboration with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, the great Hollywood star. They are characterized by perfectly combining support, comfort and stability, perfect qualities for all those high-demand HIIT workouts that will push your limits in each session.

Reebok Nano X4

One of the most versatile and in-demand indoor training shoes on the market continues its line of evolution to present the Reebok Nano X4. In this fourth version of the Nano X4, the bet is focused on you being able to move to the next level of training with a high performance shoe. In today's market, there are few options that stand out for a premium level of versatility.

Nike Zoom Bella 6

The new Nike Zoom Bella 6 is a daily training shoe that perfectly fits the needs of your foot. The incorporation of the brand's cutting-edge technology combined with the groundbreaking and modern model make this model a perfect option to show off at the gym. The midsole is made up of a foam that includes a zoom air unit from the heel to the midfoot, while the upper has been made with a textured mesh that is highly breathable.

Puma Fuse 3.0

The new PUMA Fuse 3.0 is a crossfit trainer designed for the best performance and the best features, without breaking the bank. They come as a revolution in terms of stability, fit and traction, widening and improving the PUMAGRIP sole. They are versatile and offer great performance, and come with quality details such as the PUMA formstrip trim on the outer, the TPU in the heel, and the mesh upper, offering a nice fit for your feet.

New Balance Minimus TR v2

If you are a lover of intensive training in the gym, the New Balance Minimus TR v2 can be your perfect ally, since it is the new version of one of the most outstanding shoes to use during your indoor crossfit routines. A new version that improves performance over its predecessors to provide maximum guarantees of success during our high-intensity sessions.

Adidas Dropset 3

The adidas Dropset 3 is a shoe built for use in the gym, in fact, to tackle those more complete and demanding indoors sessions. A model that stands out mainly for its great support and good stability, undoubtedly, ideal qualities to offer the best response in explosive exercises.

Under Armour TriBase Reign 6

One of Under Armour's flagships in terms of high-intensity training shoes is back. We are talking about nothing more and nothing less than the fifth edition of the TriBase Reign line, the Under Armour TriBase Reign 6. They are crossfit trainers designed for the most demanding days at the gym. A model of great popular appeal and importance within the company that reinvents itself while maintaining its comfortable, resistant and stable essence.

Reebok Speed 22 TR

The Reebok Speed 22 TR is a shoe focused on indoor training that stands out, in a very special way, for its great versatility. It is true that it is a design that is conceived as a fitness training shoe, but thanks to its design and outsole, which ensure better grip and very reliable adherence on multiple surfaces, it is also an option to take into account in circuit and Crossfit exercises.

Inov-8 F-Lite Max

The Inov-8 F-Lite Max is one of the company's great shoes for high-demand training. We are talking about a model oriented to indoor exercises of maximum intensity, which has great technical performance and stand out for their stability, traction and fit.

TYR CXT-2

Without being one of the best known firms for the general public, the TYR CXT-2 stand out for being one of the most complete fitness shoes. A model oriented to exercises of great explosiveness. Their qualities, including breathability, fit and support, make them ideal for HIIT crossfit sessions or high-intensity workouts at the gym.

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