Top 5 Training Shoes of 2024

[@flanigas]

It would be interesting to see a video of the best available training regardless of when they were released.

[@AMRAP]

RAD, CXT2, Haze, Flite Max, WoE or maybe the Nano XV coming up.

[@andrewsantos6499]

Rad

[@indianajonze]

dropset 3 is just about the perfect training shoe

[@daveyadict_]

For me, I'm still loving the tribase reign 6. I have 6 different colorways.

[@CapinchoMolhado]

i´m using reign 6 too, very good for every thing

[@AMRAP]

I actually had those at 5, pushed out by Metcons but still great shoes.

[@alexlong1662]

Man I love all my reign’s, 6’s included. Didn’t think anyone else liked them.

[@daveyadict_]

@@alexlong1662 i wasn't as big of a fan of the 5s, but I loved the 4s and the 6s.

[@juanavalos8421]

same here, I wear my 6 for running, lifting and everything.

[@hines88]

loved the look and solid feel of the cxt-2 but returned them, they fit length wise but needed the toe box to be a little wider. Will check out the inov8s. Thanks for the video!

[@Brown86Power]

Absolutely agree with the CXT-2s in the #1 spot. They’re my go-to from bro-lifting to functional fitness. I have the carbon elites also, but they’re just too “springy” for me.

[@bonawah876]

CXT-2 definitely the best trainers I’ve ever used.

[@paulclaveloux6771]

This is always one of my favorite videos of the year, so thanks, Joel! I was thinking about this last year as well, but would be curious to get your take on the top training shoes overall on the market (i.e., how do the Haze, RAD Ones or any other prior year releases still available stack up against the current crop of offerings). Happy New Year!

[@AMRAP]

Rad, CXT2, FLite Max, Haze...whatever else. Probably Nano XV or WoE.

[@gregsmith2001]

Happy New year Joel Keep up the good work!

[@fusiongains]

Good list. I also did King Kong for my birthday, also in December, in the CXT2. They’ve been my only training shoe since your review of them. I am interested in the F lite max, mostly for the wider toe box.

[@AMRAP]

@@fusiongains great shoes with toebox wider than I personally need but they almost took my #1 spot either way.

[@CaptianBlackTooth]

Foost has a new lifting shoe, any chance you could review them. I haven't seen a review, in English, of them yet.

[@CaptianBlackTooth]

Relatively "new". I know you tried the older style.

[@holley83]

TYR CXT 2 is the best?

[@chelleoneill2196]

For me it's a tie between the CXT-2 and the RADs

[@avera9636]

Another nice review and, as you state, 'best' is an individual decision. That said, for ME, the best CF training shoe of 2024 is STILL the Metcon 8. I have been very intrigued to try the Metcon 1 OG, but did not like the black/red/white release color way . . . however, Nike just released a new color way (black/white/metallic cool grey) that I ordered and looking forward to trying. In terms of other CF shoes I occasional throw into the mix, the Flex Control 4 is my go-to for WODs with RUNNING AND LIFTING. Not only (in MY opinion) the best training shoe on the market for the price ($50-70 depending on color way), simply a great all around trainer. If I did not have access to the Metcon 8/Flex Control 4 combo, next on my list are the Haze Trainer, Reign 6 and 260 V2. Although great in their own rights, they simply take a backseat for MY needs and interests on a day-to-day basis compared to the Metcon 8/Flex Control 4 . . . as above, very curious to put the Metcon 1 OG through the test. Happy New Year!

[@edwinalvarado3796]

How are the width on the CXT2’s

[@colinpeterson21]

Would the born primitive savage 1’s be on your honorable mentions? They’re my favorite I’ve had

[@AMRAP]

They were 2 on last years list. Still great shoes.

[@colinpeterson21]

@ ah I didn’t watch that haha awesome!

[@jasonmeulemans4564]

Hey Joel! Big fan of your reviews. I bought the NoBull Drives based on a review you did several months ago and, they are a pretty good shoe for everything except rope climbs and heavy lifts. Would those shoes have been an honorable mention for you this year?

[@AMRAP]

@@jasonmeulemans4564 yeah likely, they’re just more like flat running shoes you can get away with lifting in. I prefer a better lifting shoe you can get away with running in.

[@jaybodine6580]

Purchased the While on Earth trainer this past week & returned them. Way too tight in the toe box

[@AMRAP]

@@jaybodine6580 that’s funny. They run big on me.

[@tkdhanani]

How is sizing in the flites? If I’m normally a 10 in athletic shoes, go with a 10?

[@AMRAP]

Sizing is a little inconsistent but I would recommend going with your normal size. They can fit a little short, I have 10's that feel like 10.5 and 10.5 that feel like 10 so its kind of a mixed bag.

[@alexlong1662]

I would’ve bet RAD would make your top 5, thought you loved them?

[@AMRAP]

@@alexlong1662 they were number 1 in 2022. I don’t reuse old picks for new years but they’re still what I prefer most.

[@kOBR4one]

How are the cx2 compared to new nano x5?

[@AMRAP]

@@kOBR4one x5 are much more cushioned and taller. Same drop but cxt2 have better ground contact and are lower to the ground.

[@DeePat-gd5so]

Top 2024 barefoot shoe list?

[@AMRAP]

@@DeePat-gd5so I’m not really a barefoot shoe workout-er but put a gun to my head it would probably be - avancus, motus strength, stoic, NL radix, tyr DropZero

[@user-30678-LTC]

Can you please review “Realfoot”barefoot shoes? They said their barefoot shoes have the widest toe box in the world Really attractive to me

[@AMRAP]

@@user-30678-LTC I can look into it but that review would be biased towards me - I tried a brand called “weak shoes” and they were way too wide for my feet. It was comically wide for my pretty average width feet so I hated them.

[@user-30678-LTC]

understood Happy new year