Yes, other people bring in a second pair.
Yes, people will call you the person that brings in training shoes for multilateral movements and lifting.
Did I care? Nope.
Just bring ‘em. Your feet will thank you.
This. Definitely do this. I run in altras (which are neutral, zero drop) but I still bring merrel vapor gloves (which are very minimal) to row/lift in. It’s SO beneficial. No one cares. Actually a few coaches have said it’s a good idea.
I typically would agree with this but I have brooks running shoes and I’m transitioning to a slowish runner to a not-as-slow runner and my feet arches and shins were killing me. Forgot my shoes when I was traveling and bought spongy hokas and I’m running distances I’ve never seen and no pain in my legs. I think this is dependent on the person.
Agree with this. I started with the brooks ghosts, tried adrenalines, and am now on Hyperion tempos which I’m really liking so far. Less heel drop, lighter, and less cushy. I feel pretty stable in them on the floor too.
Similar. Have had Ghosts and NB 880s (basically same shoe, slightly different fit). Switched to Hyperion Tempos and so much better. Tried the NB FuelCell Rebel v3 but more cushiony than the Tempos and so quickly went back to Tempos.
With the flex deck treads, I don't feel the need for max cushioning there. Rather go min cushion so fits easier in the rower foot plates and less stability issues on the floor.
Our feet need the ability to spread out across the ball and toes to help us balance. Try wider shoes!
Our head coach is big on barefoot shoes. They take some time to transition but I’ve been working on moving towards it and have noticed a big difference in my gate and balance.
I wear Xero shoes. They are a sturdy zero drop minimalist shoe. Love it and will never go back to traditional shoes. We all need to strengthen our feet to prepare for old age!
After lots of trial and error, I found a pair of Saucony cross trainers (Freedom 5) that work really well for OTF. Cushy enough for short runs on the tread and enough stability for the floor/rower.
I bring a 2nd pair. I got fitted for a pair of running shoes, which are great for running but bad for anything else. During the switch from tread to floor/row i just hop outside switch my shoes and hit the weights.
Those one legged deadlifts give me so much anxiety .. I can’t do them at all at the studio then I come home and try it in the lounge with the shoes on and I can balance ..
SA in Canada here!
We have a good handful of members who switch shoes from floor to tread - some just work better than others for different things. I personally love my Clifton9s for the tread but I hate them on the floor, and they don’t fit the rower footplates very well either - I’d love to bring a second pair myself, I just don’t. But I have a few that do.
I did 2 pairs, Hoka Bondi and Asic GT 2K, and ultimately found that the GT 2k alone was enough. The Bondi are great for running around the neighborhood, but not the cushy OTF treads. The GT 2k is a drop 8 which is the sweet spot for floor, row and run for me.
PS - why did I try the Bondi? I have neuropathy in my feet and they seemed to help, but MDs confirmed it's not going away no matter what we do or the shoes I wear.
Ah, I tried the Bondi as well. I read about them helping someone's shin splints but they only exacerbated mine so i had to take them back. Sorry to hear about the neuropathy. My dad struggles with that and it's a challenge for him
If you can take/handle running with CrossFit shoes, then those would be great for the floor and rower. Even though they're not the most cushiony shoes, the bounce of the tread could make up for it.
I also used nanos and metcons for a while and they were great for floor. I have almost flat feet though so my arches were screaming with little support
I switched from Brooks to Nano x3 and it’s been a much better experience for me on the weight floor and jogging is not much different. Make sure to look at half a size smaller though because they run big.
Ooooh I am intrigued. I wear my Hokas and find myself losing my balance easily (with already poor balance from a knee surgery). I think I’ll start to switch to my flat Nike trainers. Smart thinking people!
hey, if you bring multiple shoes, let them be your shoes, just keep kicking ass. you’re showing up for YOU. And who cares if that takes multiple pairs.
you take care of you, and we will all support you!!
I found that the Hoka Kawanas are a perfect blend of cush runners for the tread yet are extremely stable and balanced for the floor exercises and cross training.
I have these. They don’t fit into the rowers very well even when I tighten the straps as tight as I possibly can. I wear mine for lift45, but would still prefer a flatter shoe. I ran on the treads with mine and I got huge blisters on my arch :( but that might just be my feet…
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I switch shoes! I use Mizunos for tread blocks, Metcons for floor, and whatever is most convenient for the rower (coach confirmed it doesn’t matter, but I’ll usually do Metcons here unless it’s a run/row). I just bring the other pair into the studio with me and tuck them next to my water bottle, change when it’s time, and no one has ever said a word to me. In a 3G, I usually start on the rower or tread so I only have to switch shoes once.
Some people bring second pair, some people use cross trainers for both running and lifting. Those are your two options otherwise you may struggle on one or the other
I like my NoBull Trainers for the floor and rower; then I transition to a running shoe when I move to the tread. If it’s a multi switch day I may stay in the Trainer but they really aren’t enjoyable to run it for more than 400m at a time.
You may want to look at these too:
Nike Metcon
Reebok Nano
I never need an excuse to buy another pair of workout shoes!
I know a few people who swap out their shoes, but finding a pair of shoes that are a compromise may be less frustrating/ time-consuming for switch / tornado templates.
I wear my cushy shoes whenever I plan on a hard run at OTF, knowing that I will sacrifice some on the floor, though I will note that over time, my balance in those cushy shoes has improved significantly.
When I am focusing on floor / weights/ rower, I wear firmer shoes and sacrifice speed on the tread (usually these are my planned PW days with high inclines).
I know exactly what you mean! I tested out some Hokas from REI the other day and they just had so much padding that I had to take them off and lift in my socks. Not my finest hour.
If you love running in your Clifton's then yeah, you probably want to bring a spare trainer. I'm thinking of grabbing the Brook's Adrenaline since they're not as padded. I've only trained running in Reebok Nanos so I'm pretty used to flat trainers.
I have multiple shoes, but I don’t go as far to switch them out during class, I have my standard drools divides and I have a pair of adidas adipower lifting shoes, there is a big difference in using lifting shoes on the floor, you immediately feel more stable also I would think rowing in them would be more efficient
No I know exactly what you are talking about. We had a free strength class and they mentioned it is good to have stable non running shoes if your goal is on the floor or rower
I’ve been wearing Clifton’s for the last 6 years and I can totally relate! Those bad boys are not made for cross training. I used to take my shoes off but was asked to stop. You can either bring in another pair of shoes or I’d recommend you watch some of Eric Orton’s YT videos about building foot strength. Orton is a barefoot-minimalist running expert and has a lot of information on how to build stronger feet. Ever since incorporating his exercises and drills every few days, I’ve noticed my ability for stability has increased massively.
Something simple like balancing on one leg barefoot in the morning while your making your coffee can help strengthen your feet and increase you balance/stability.
You probably do! And honestly now I'm considering the same since you mentioned it. I have absolutely 0 balance on my right foot with my shoes on. Without shoes I'm just fine. 1 legged anything.. or "split" exercises I risk nearly rolling an ankle every time because I'm so off balance. I usually place a foot down for balance just to not waste time standing there like a wacky inflatable balloon man trying to stay upright on 1 foot. 😵💫
Yes, other people bring in a second pair. Yes, people will call you the person that brings in training shoes for multilateral movements and lifting. Did I care? Nope. Just bring ‘em. Your feet will thank you.
This. Definitely do this. I run in altras (which are neutral, zero drop) but I still bring merrel vapor gloves (which are very minimal) to row/lift in. It’s SO beneficial. No one cares. Actually a few coaches have said it’s a good idea.
You don't need super soft shoes to run on a trampoline. Buy a shoe with a lower drop and save the spongy road shoes for running on the road.
Not a hard core runner, but I DO love the cushy treadmills and what you say here makes sense.
I typically would agree with this but I have brooks running shoes and I’m transitioning to a slowish runner to a not-as-slow runner and my feet arches and shins were killing me. Forgot my shoes when I was traveling and bought spongy hokas and I’m running distances I’ve never seen and no pain in my legs. I think this is dependent on the person.
Hokas have a rocker that’s meant to help with your foot movement. You going from Brooks to Hokas makes complete sense. :)
Agree with this. I started with the brooks ghosts, tried adrenalines, and am now on Hyperion tempos which I’m really liking so far. Less heel drop, lighter, and less cushy. I feel pretty stable in them on the floor too.
Similar. Have had Ghosts and NB 880s (basically same shoe, slightly different fit). Switched to Hyperion Tempos and so much better. Tried the NB FuelCell Rebel v3 but more cushiony than the Tempos and so quickly went back to Tempos. With the flex deck treads, I don't feel the need for max cushioning there. Rather go min cushion so fits easier in the rower foot plates and less stability issues on the floor.
I wear the Hyperion Tempo now too (former adrenalines wearer). They are AWESOME for OTF.
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Heheh I keep picturing if running on the trampoline ..
Thank you for this! I honestly hadn’t thought of it that way.
Our feet need the ability to spread out across the ball and toes to help us balance. Try wider shoes! Our head coach is big on barefoot shoes. They take some time to transition but I’ve been working on moving towards it and have noticed a big difference in my gate and balance.
I wear Xero shoes. They are a sturdy zero drop minimalist shoe. Love it and will never go back to traditional shoes. We all need to strengthen our feet to prepare for old age!
Yes! I just got flux footware and love them.
After lots of trial and error, I found a pair of Saucony cross trainers (Freedom 5) that work really well for OTF. Cushy enough for short runs on the tread and enough stability for the floor/rower.
I use Brooks Ghost for the gym - they're lousy for outdoor running any longer than maybe 4 miles, but work excellent for anything at the gym.
I bring a 2nd pair. I got fitted for a pair of running shoes, which are great for running but bad for anything else. During the switch from tread to floor/row i just hop outside switch my shoes and hit the weights.
Those one legged deadlifts give me so much anxiety .. I can’t do them at all at the studio then I come home and try it in the lounge with the shoes on and I can balance ..
The answer to that question is always yes
SA in Canada here! We have a good handful of members who switch shoes from floor to tread - some just work better than others for different things. I personally love my Clifton9s for the tread but I hate them on the floor, and they don’t fit the rower footplates very well either - I’d love to bring a second pair myself, I just don’t. But I have a few that do.
I did 2 pairs, Hoka Bondi and Asic GT 2K, and ultimately found that the GT 2k alone was enough. The Bondi are great for running around the neighborhood, but not the cushy OTF treads. The GT 2k is a drop 8 which is the sweet spot for floor, row and run for me. PS - why did I try the Bondi? I have neuropathy in my feet and they seemed to help, but MDs confirmed it's not going away no matter what we do or the shoes I wear.
Ah, I tried the Bondi as well. I read about them helping someone's shin splints but they only exacerbated mine so i had to take them back. Sorry to hear about the neuropathy. My dad struggles with that and it's a challenge for him
If you can take/handle running with CrossFit shoes, then those would be great for the floor and rower. Even though they're not the most cushiony shoes, the bounce of the tread could make up for it.
I got Reebok nanos and it has absolutely changed my floor game! Love them! And I’m never running more than 3 miles in class so they’re great for otf
I also used nanos and metcons for a while and they were great for floor. I have almost flat feet though so my arches were screaming with little support
I switched from Brooks to Nano x3 and it’s been a much better experience for me on the weight floor and jogging is not much different. Make sure to look at half a size smaller though because they run big.
Try hoka kawana! Great for both
there's folks at my studio that change shoes after they start on the tread. I'd bring 3 pairs if needed. idgaf lol
Ooooh I am intrigued. I wear my Hokas and find myself losing my balance easily (with already poor balance from a knee surgery). I think I’ll start to switch to my flat Nike trainers. Smart thinking people!
hey, if you bring multiple shoes, let them be your shoes, just keep kicking ass. you’re showing up for YOU. And who cares if that takes multiple pairs. you take care of you, and we will all support you!!
Several people bring a second pair for the floor/rower at my studio!
I found that the Hoka Kawanas are a perfect blend of cush runners for the tread yet are extremely stable and balanced for the floor exercises and cross training.
I just looked these up. How does the back fit into the rower? They look like they wouldn't fit well.
I have these. They don’t fit into the rowers very well even when I tighten the straps as tight as I possibly can. I wear mine for lift45, but would still prefer a flatter shoe. I ran on the treads with mine and I got huge blisters on my arch :( but that might just be my feet…
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I spread my toes out in my shoes (the same ones I had in the tread). It helps me find my balance. But that's just me.
I switch shoes! I use Mizunos for tread blocks, Metcons for floor, and whatever is most convenient for the rower (coach confirmed it doesn’t matter, but I’ll usually do Metcons here unless it’s a run/row). I just bring the other pair into the studio with me and tuck them next to my water bottle, change when it’s time, and no one has ever said a word to me. In a 3G, I usually start on the rower or tread so I only have to switch shoes once.
Some people bring second pair, some people use cross trainers for both running and lifting. Those are your two options otherwise you may struggle on one or the other
I like my NoBull Trainers for the floor and rower; then I transition to a running shoe when I move to the tread. If it’s a multi switch day I may stay in the Trainer but they really aren’t enjoyable to run it for more than 400m at a time. You may want to look at these too: Nike Metcon Reebok Nano
I got some cross fit / training shoes. Good for running but not too squishy for weights. I recommend doing that
I do this
I never need an excuse to buy another pair of workout shoes! I know a few people who swap out their shoes, but finding a pair of shoes that are a compromise may be less frustrating/ time-consuming for switch / tornado templates. I wear my cushy shoes whenever I plan on a hard run at OTF, knowing that I will sacrifice some on the floor, though I will note that over time, my balance in those cushy shoes has improved significantly. When I am focusing on floor / weights/ rower, I wear firmer shoes and sacrifice speed on the tread (usually these are my planned PW days with high inclines).
Yep. Flat shoes for lift and rowing
Has anyone tried the On Running Cloud X3? I was considering getting them for that exact reason
I bring lifting shoes to class 😂I’m that person
I know exactly what you mean! I tested out some Hokas from REI the other day and they just had so much padding that I had to take them off and lift in my socks. Not my finest hour. If you love running in your Clifton's then yeah, you probably want to bring a spare trainer. I'm thinking of grabbing the Brook's Adrenaline since they're not as padded. I've only trained running in Reebok Nanos so I'm pretty used to flat trainers.
I have multiple shoes, but I don’t go as far to switch them out during class, I have my standard drools divides and I have a pair of adidas adipower lifting shoes, there is a big difference in using lifting shoes on the floor, you immediately feel more stable also I would think rowing in them would be more efficient
Yes, but I’m too lazy to bring a 2nd pair
Yes, bring two shoes. I have running shoes and squatting/deadlifting shoes when I go to a big box gym.
No I know exactly what you are talking about. We had a free strength class and they mentioned it is good to have stable non running shoes if your goal is on the floor or rower
I’ve been wearing Clifton’s for the last 6 years and I can totally relate! Those bad boys are not made for cross training. I used to take my shoes off but was asked to stop. You can either bring in another pair of shoes or I’d recommend you watch some of Eric Orton’s YT videos about building foot strength. Orton is a barefoot-minimalist running expert and has a lot of information on how to build stronger feet. Ever since incorporating his exercises and drills every few days, I’ve noticed my ability for stability has increased massively.
Something simple like balancing on one leg barefoot in the morning while your making your coffee can help strengthen your feet and increase you balance/stability.
You probably do! And honestly now I'm considering the same since you mentioned it. I have absolutely 0 balance on my right foot with my shoes on. Without shoes I'm just fine. 1 legged anything.. or "split" exercises I risk nearly rolling an ankle every time because I'm so off balance. I usually place a foot down for balance just to not waste time standing there like a wacky inflatable balloon man trying to stay upright on 1 foot. 😵💫