BEST CROSSFIT SHOES 2024/2025 | Picks for All Types of WODs

[@thatfitfriend]

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[@ale4176]

Thanks Jake, excellent review. Since I am following your channel started to pay much more attention on shoes, and take more care of my feet. Wish you a nice day 😊

[@thatfitfriend]

That's awesome! Welcome and shout if you ever have questions!

[@AndrewJ-kb4fd]

What an outstanding review. I've been unsuccessful trying to get the Rad one in a size US 13. It's a shame they don't come in a 14. I'm definitely considering the Haze Trainer though.

[@thatfitfriend]

Wait until the TF2 shoe drops! I'll be stocking 14-15s, hopefully!

[@call911ok]

Love your videos, been watching so many of them because I’ve recently started going to the gym and I’ve never been. I’ve been training with my Nike Pegasus 38 and I thought it’s fine, but I’ve been hearing it’s too much cushioning but I want a pair that does it all. Thank you for all your videos. I hope you’re having a great day

[@thatfitfriend]

Any of the options in this list would work better! Stoked you're getting back after it. Shout if you have additional Qs.

[@kady4386]

Gowing from cxt1 to cxt2 , should i go for cxt2 wide or not , and how i know if my feet are wide

[@thatfitfriend]

I'd default to wide if you have wider feet, tbh. Give yourself the extra room

[@geeteshjoshi9828]

Great video as always Jake! Please review Tyr Force Elite Carbon weightlifting shoes

[@thatfitfriend]

@@geeteshjoshi9828 thank you! I have no desire to spend $335 on them ngl. Wouldn’t be a shoe I’d ever buy so it feels weird to do a review on them. Most pieces of content I’ve seen on them are from people who have been gifted them. Keen to see if they’d still do a review if they had to buy them 😂

[@Cory.C.345]

Hey Jake. It’s not just you. I purchased a new pair of the EZ Haze Trainers and they fit noticeably more snug.

[@thatfitfriend]

That’s been the consensus on my last transit video and on Instagram! Appreciate you sharing feedback as well

[@BrianKim-ih4qh]

I bought a pair of haze trainers when they first came out and they fit just fine. I recently bought a second pair (same size) and I had to return them because I swear I couldn’t squeeze my feet inside of them 😣

[@thatfitfriend]

That's been the consensus across the board. I asked STRIKE and they noted nothing has changed. Weird that so many are noticing it, though.

[@MyNameIsYefff]

Curious on your thoughts on shoes that are great for lifting but also a good shoe that would work for running. We tend to have running in our programming and I hate to change into formal running shoes during the workouts. Great videos and very thorough! Solid work!

[@thatfitfriend]

Inov8 F-Fly or F-Lite can be great! New Nano X5 were also pretty smooth for running intervals!

[@MyNameIsYefff]

@ thanks!

[@thatfitfriend]

@@MyNameIsYefff 🤝🤝 got you. If those are no dice, hmu and I have a couple of other ideas!

[@andresamell9367]

Inov8 F-lite Max ROCKS!!

[@thatfitfriend]

@@andresamell9367 slept on model, for sure!

[@skip2malou88]

I hope you will add While On Eearth shoe from Matt Fraser in your future review too! Again. Awesome video

[@thatfitfriend]

I don’t love them. They’re pretty generic and pricey, plus, Joel broke his after a few rope climbs if I’m not mistaken. Great for general training and casual use, but just not my fave for CF only training.

[@skip2malou88]

@@thatfitfriend thanks for being honest! appreciate you always sharing you honest thought!

[@goutfromfriedokra]

@@thatfitfriend So many choices, which is your favorite from these options? I'm Doing HIIT: 10 min run, and the rest of class doing luggage carry, Bulgarian split squat, dumbbells, box jumps, etc?

[@jjg5701]

I’ve had MetCon 2s (Haystack Colorwave) since 2016 and I love them… they’re still in great shape. Loosing traction a bit, and the insoles are quite worn, but otherwise solid. I want something similar. Any recommendations?

[@thatfitfriend]

Do you have a wider foot?

[@jjg5701]

Yes

[@TechEdison]

Excellent review, Jake! I have 2E feet with low arches, and have the Nano X2 - they've been great, but are now showing their age. I do CrossFit and Zumba. I tried Nano X4s, but they were too narrow in the toebox and also a bit snug in the upper. May I ask your rec for a comparable new hybrid/cross-trainer?

[@thatfitfriend]

Look into the Inov8 F-Fly or Inov8 F-Lite. I think those would hit the nail on the head for what you're after! Orrrrr see if you can find a Nano X2 marked down!

[@TechEdison]

​@@thatfitfriendThanks so much!

[@Brad901]

Where are you getting that color of the RAD? Love the RAD even for HyRox they seem to preform very well.

[@thatfitfriend]

Older colorway! They always do smaller batches and colorways, which is fun...but also frustrating when they don't bring back sick colorways.

[@Knir2125]

Awesome review, well covered Jake! How about UA TR Reign 5 if we get it at under 100 bucks on deal? Primary usage strength training with a bit of cross fit.. TIA!

[@thatfitfriend]

Solid! They made my list last year, def worth scooping if you're getting massive discounts on them

[@addraemyr]

I’ve been binging a lot of your shoe reviews lately, I love the content. Strike Movement has a great Black Friday event going on. I’m someone who mainly walks/jogs (4-6mph) a mile or two on the treadmill before lifting. I’m budget conscious rn, do you think the vimana hybrids($64) are worth the extra from the interval knit ($45) AF you’d also reviewed or just go all out for the haze trainer ($75)?

[@thatfitfriend]

If the $11 won't kill ya, the Haze are great, but the Vimana are sick as well and would give you a little more comfort for running. If you cop Vimana, I'd suggest going up a half-size

[@addraemyr]

@@thatfitfriendthank you so much. The haze trainers will be my next pair hopefully. I ended up coming across a pair of Free Metcon 6 for 40 bucks, and at that price it seemed like the natural choice especially since you’d recommended them for a similar purpose

[@seanlieu6859]

People don’t mention this much but Jake is pretty strong! Haha

[@thatfitfriend]

@@seanlieu6859 spider monkey sleeper build bbyyyyy! Thank you, though 🤝

[@aymentoumi1610]

So in general what is the better one for flat feet and crossfit?

[@thatfitfriend]

@@aymentoumi1610 I’d give the born primitive a try, then assess from there!

[@sethwilliams6017]

I’m in the same boat about the Metcon, my favorite are my 4XD, but I can’t find them for the love of anything. What would you recommend as the most similar to that shoe? I’ve always been a Nike guy, but the heel on the newer models are throwing me off. Just looking for some guidance if anything, thank you!

[@thatfitfriend]

Hmm - the Born Prim Savage 1 is a lower profile/stack height option to try. Will fit wider, too. Haze Trainer may work, too! I'd start BP and go from there.

[@CarlosMarli_]

If you had to choose only one pair of CrossFit shoes, which one would you pick? My weekly workouts include weightlifting 2 out of 5 days, running sets of 200 to 400 meters 3 out of 5 days, and general CrossFit exercises. I currently use the Dropset 2 and the Metcon 9. I was thinking about getting the TYR CXT-2, but I’m not sure if they’re the ideal choice or if it’s just the hype because so many CrossFitters use them. Which one would you recommend I buy?

[@thatfitfriend]

CXT-2 can be a great bet. Good for lifting/CF and will work for that distance, imo! I'd give them a run and if you want something a little more plush, the RAD ONE can be a great pick!

[@MarthinLutherS]

i have watched multiple videos about Nano X4, and one of the conclusions I got was it is more narrow compare to X3. In your opinion, if I upsize it by 1 size, will it more accommodate to someone who has quite wide feet ? I use Reebok Nano X3 Adventure, size 44, and I feel a bit snug on the toe box area.

[@thatfitfriend]

Ehhh, I still don’t think you’d have enough room. Have you considered options like the Nano 2.0, Adidas Dropset, or Born Primitive Savage 1?

[@MarthinLutherS]

@@thatfitfriend We don't have that here in Indonesia, except the Adidas Dropset. I love the Reebok Nano Adventure series, because they are the only one I know for having a multi function shoes (Trail, Gym, a bit of running, & good look enough to use it for hangout). Do you know others that like that Jake ?

[@Ryanh-z8h]

Do you happen you happen to have measurements for foot width. At the widest point ( the ball ) my foot is 107mm what would that be E or larger?

[@thatfitfriend]

Yeah, believe that would put you around E width depending on shoe size!

[@chalky7319]

Great video Jake 🤙🏻 Would you say thay the F-Lite max toe box is the same width as the new F-Fly and also have you compared the Max with the F-lite yet? Is it basically the same without the TPU in the heal?

[@thatfitfriend]

Hey, yes it's similar! My F-Lite come Friday and can give you an update then!

[@chalky7319]

@thatfitfriend Cool! Looking forward to it 🤜💥

[@HenGawdTreeHunna]

How would you rank the width of the metcon 9, rad, and cxt2?

[@thatfitfriend]

It comes down to your context. I love the CXT-2/RAD the most and swap them depending on what I'm doing. For straight up CF asks that are more "well-rounded": RAD, CXT-2, Metcon 9 For CF asks with a lifting bias: CXT-2, Metcon 9, RAD ONE For CF asks and wider feet: CXT-2 (wide), Metcon 9, RAD ONE

[@Francisco-cn5xr]

No Metcon Free 6, bro? Great video!

[@thatfitfriend]

@@Francisco-cn5xr eh, not bad for certain WODs but wouldn’t not in my go-to send it all of the time picks! Thank you 🤝

[@ra0333]

Haze trainer all the way!!

[@thatfitfriend]

@@ra0333 a goat for sure! Have you bought any newer models?

[@ra0333]

No I haven’t, but I am definitely due for a new pair. (I destroyed mine playing pickle with them)

[@thatfitfriend]

@ go up a half size, new new seem to fit more snug! Peep comments here and on my transit video

[@jonathanmelendez2828]

What would u recommend for walking/lifting weight ?

[@thatfitfriend]

RAD ONE is great. Comfortable and casual look, decent stability for lifting

[@l.r.player]

I see you keep a fresh pair of Haze Trainers

[@thatfitfriend]

@@l.r.player I have so many pairs it’s silly 😂 these and my white pair are my go-to for travel, but I’ve been LOVING the Transit Mids

[@iamtheleuz]

Rad Ones still going strong for me. Running, squatting, burpees… great. Prob still prefer my Nobull for deadlift like movements. I just hope Rad don’t make the same mistake as nobull that never improved their formula but just colors. I do like the CXT2 shape, better than Rad. I tried them on but true to size was not good for me (10), half size up would have been better. I believe even As Many Reviews as possible had the same issue.

[@thatfitfriend]

Yeah, the CXT-2's sizing is so odd, I think it's due to them using a diff sizing chart and measurement compared to other companies. Half-size up may be the new meta for them!

[@dillingerdan]

Is that the dune white Mojave haze trainer? They look super nice!

[@thatfitfriend]

@@dillingerdan yeah! The colorway is 🤌🤌

[@dillingerdan]

@ I just checked their site and it’s the only one I’m interested in that isn’t available in a size 14… Nevermind, but thanks Jake!

[@thatfitfriend]

@@dillingerdan isn’t that how it seems like it always goes? So dang annoying 😅

[@usamaharun3288]

Any help with best shoes for plantar fasciitis?

[@thatfitfriend]

Tough to say definitely without knowing more context, but to start your research, I'd look into models like the RAD ONE or Adidas Dropset 3. They should give you a bit more support!

[@usamaharun3288]

@ thank you for your prompt reply , i was mostly a barefoot and minimalist shoes guy top of being wide and flat feet, maybe that was the reason?

[@prasadnaga9113]

Can I use reign 6 for stair master?

[@thatfitfriend]

100%

[@bbruner95]

Do you have a shoe recommendation for jumping rope?

[@thatfitfriend]

What do you rock now? Do you like more plush feeling midsoles or something more dense?

[@bbruner95]

@@thatfitfriend I used to have a pair of alpha bounces and on clouds that I liked and more recently I’ve been bouncing between a pair of allbirds tree dashers and a pair of Nike Pegasus turbos. I think I prefer something that is more responsive. I’m kind of just starting my fitness journey and jumping rope seems like something fun to work up to.

[@jmoak311]

Just sniffing around hoping for a Tribase Reign 7 leak…. Hoping they continue with the wider toe box but wouldn’t mind if they went to a 4 mm drop.

[@thatfitfriend]

@@jmoak311 haha, I don’t have one here yet! I’m curious if they’ll stick with the drop in midsole

[@jmoak311]

@@thatfitfriend I’d be fine with that. I’m not sure if people loved or hated the drop in midsole. I’m pretty sure they came out around this time last year.

[@Vibhagar]

Can you review Hoka Solimar shoe?

[@thatfitfriend]

I can add them to the list!

[@maechacucha]

Which company is Innov8 from? Is it a startup like Rad?

[@thatfitfriend]

Noooo, they’ve been around forever! Often slept on, imo. Started with trail running years back. They have a cool “how I built this” episode!

[@Makhloofy]

I really like the dropset 3, but that opening in the bottom is a deal breaker for me.. unfortunately.

[@CTFKeith1994]

Hi Jake, how’s the Sueze Trainer breaking in😂😂

[@thatfitfriend]

Smh. Those were tough AF on my ole' toes and I've since moved onto other Haze and the Transit Mid, lol

[@avera9636]

Another great review Jake. Of course, you know what I am going to say . . . the best CF shoe of 24'/25' is still the Metcon 8 🤣

[@thatfitfriend]

@@avera9636 that is such a hot take, I love it

[@avera9636]

@@thatfitfriend 🤣

[@avera9636]

Jake, this morning's WOD had lots of running with pull-ups, TTB, wall balls and walking lunges . . . the Flex Control 4 performed like a charm 👍🏻

[@ps3nut]

It may be strategic, but why no No Bull? Are they subpar to these?

[@thatfitfriend]

@@ps3nut yeah, they haven’t innovated in forever, meh fit, and lack any breathability. These models all out perform them, imo

[@Ma-official_]

Do you expect these shoes to be on sale this month? I have a shoe addiction but I’m poor :(

[@thatfitfriend]

Potentially - It's tough to say with some of the smaller companies. The Reign 6/Metcon 9/Nano X4 all have discounts due to newer models coming

[@slavasss2189]

No Vivo motus here in the list?😅

[@thatfitfriend]

@@slavasss2189 not a barefoot shoe list, homie. V diff types of shoes and if I’m going to discuss barefoot shoes for CrossFit they’ll have a separate video to avoid confusing people. Way too many “reviewers” don’t respect the categorization of shoes then consumers just get confused.

[@slavasss2189]

@@thatfitfriend ah OK, i thought this is list of the best shoes, including conventional and barefoot

[@thatfitfriend]

@@slavasss2189 nope, would have barefoot in title for bf shoes. Gotta keep em in separate categories since there’s a lot of variance in feel and performance between these types of shoes!

[@22rjrobertson]

I got the haze trainer and would never buy them again. I have wide flat feet and I literally wear them untied while working out. I contacted the company right away for a size up and they told me I had to pay for shipping back to the company in Canada (I’m in the US).

[@thatfitfriend]

Yeah, they're a no-go for flatter feet - or at least some foot anatomies in that context. I'd give the BP Savage 1 a try as a next option. And I'm sorry to hear about the returns struggle. I've heard it can be finicky at times, that's why I always suggest Box Basics for Haze if you're based in the US and unsure about sizing/first time buying!

[@22rjrobertson]

@@thatfitfriend thanks for the reply. Based on your video, I went with the Savage 1 and got them from Box Basics! I tried your store first, but I think sizing and colorway didn't line up. Keep up the great work! Love your content.