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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Crossfit Shoes

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Thank you for visiting CrossfitShoesHQ.com , your Crossfit Shoes Headquarters. As

promised, here is your free Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Crossfit Shoes!

The ideal Crossfit shoe is a minimalist shoe. If you haven't heard that term before, a

minimalist shoe is a shoe that lets you run or workout with a feel as if you were barefoot. With

that being said, how do you know a shoe is considered minimalist?

When choosing the best shoes for Crossfit, there are plenty of options to choose from and we

are here to make this process a bit less complicated for you. Choosing the best shoe for your

WODs should be based on a few factors: Comfort, Weight, Performance, Cost, and

Durability.

Comfort

Like any athlete, you want to wear a shoe that’s comfortable so you can complete your brutal

workout without hurting your feet. You also want your shoes to be breathable because as you

may have experienced, you will be drenched in sweat after any WOD. Most Crossfit shoes

are built for comfort, but feet come in all shapes and sizes so what may work for an athlete

may not work for another. The athletes with the most problems here, are the ones with wide

feet, but fortunately some companies have designed shoes for the wide loads.

Weight

Due to the intensity of WODs, you don’t want to be weighed down by heavy shoes when

you’re trying to be quick on your feet.

Performance

Since completing your WODs in the fastest time possible (with proper form) is the name of the

game, you want to make sure you choose shoes that will improve your performance, NOT

hinder it.

A number of features can affect your performance such as: flexibility, sole thickness, and flat,

stable heels to name a few.

Shoe flexibility is a must for any athlete for obvious reasons. If you can’t move your feet

freely, your workouts will suffer and so will your feet. You want to buy shoes that are as close

to barefoot as possible.

For heavy lifts such as a deadlift, where force is driven through the heels against the floor, a

flat, hard sole and stable heel is recommended so you can get the most amount of force

transferred to the ground and remain on your heels. These types of shoes allow you to move

heavy loads more efficiently.

You don’t want to use a shoe with a soft, raised heel for these types of moves because it

cushions the force through the heels and can get you on your toes making them a bit

unstable.

Cost

Although the only official Crossfit shoe is the Reebok Nano, many athletes use shoes that are

beneficial to their WODs and the prices range anywhere from $45 to $150.

This is one area where more expensive doesn’t necessarily mean better because it all comes

down to the athletes preference and what they believe will keep them in the competition.

Durability

If you’re serious about Crossfit, you’re going to buy a high quality shoe that will help you

perform at your best and go all out on every single WOD. By the same token, you want to

make sure the shoe you payed for is durable to withstand months of hardcore training.

In the next few pages I'm going to show you the highest rated shoes in the Crossfit

community and give you some details about each shoe so that you can determine if they are

the right fit for you. Clicking on the links and pictures in this guide will direct you to a page

where you can see reviews, different colors, and gives you the option to make a purchase

with FREE shipping.

Reebok Crossfit Shoes

Reebok Crossfit Nano

Reebok is the official shoe sponsor for Crossfit so we'll start off with their collection of shoes.

The Nano comes with U-Form technology, which allows you to mold the inside of the shoe to

your foot (using a blow dryer, yes that's not a typo!). It comes with super ventilated mesh to

keep your feet as cool as possible and DuraGrip tape along the toe cap, to make the shoe

durable under rigorous WODs. For a detailed video about the Nano please click this link

Best for: WOD's, running, olympic lifting, rope climbing

Price: $120

Where to buy: Click here to buy the Reebok Nano with FREE domestic shipping

Reebok Crossfit Nano 2.0

The 2nd version of the Nano came with some improvements from its predecessor. The shoes

provide more flexibility, breathability, and a wider toe box while providing great stability for

olympic lifts, making it one of the best all-around Crossfit shoes. For a more detailed

description you can see our blog post here

Best for: WOD's, running, olympic lifting, rope climbing

Price: $110 ($10 cheaper than the original Nano)

Where to buy: Click here to buy the Reebok Nano 2.0 with FREE domestic shipping

Reebok Crossfit OLY Lifter

The Reebok Crossfit Oly Lifters are those odd looking shoes with the thick heels which are a

mix between a runner’s shoe and an olympic lifting shoe. The shoes are specifically designed

for Crossfitters so that they can go from doing big lifts to other explosive movements such as

box jumps, jump rope, burpees, etc.

One thing the shoe was not designed for was running. If you do need to run in these shoes,

make sure it’s not a long distance run because it will alter your biomechanics and you will not

feel safe running.

Best For: Olympic lifting, some WODs, rope climbing, not good for long distance runs

Price: $150

Where to Buy: Click here to buy the Reebok OLY Lifter with FREE domestic shipping

Inov-8 Crossfit Shoes

Inov-8's are another shoe that's very popular amongst Crossfitters because of their

minimalistic properties and resiliency during WOD's. All F-Lite shoes by Inov-8 have 3

components in common (upper part, midsole, and sole), the upper part and sole are the same

in all of them. The difference is in the midsole. To see a short video comparing the 3 different

midsole visit this blog post here

Inov-8 F-Lite 195

The F-Lite 195 has a 3mm forefoot with 3mm heel raise, making it the most minimalistic out of

the F-Lite series and it is ideal for barefoot runners with strong feet. It also has great stability

making it a good choice for olympic lifting. DO NOT use for rope climbing or your shoe will

damage!

Best for: WODs, running, olympic lifting

Price: $120

Where to buy: Click here to to buy the Inov-8 F-Lite 195 with FREE shipping

Inov-8 F-Lite 220

The F-Lite 220 has a 6mm forefoot with a 6mm heel raise, making it ideal for newbie

Crossfitters. This shoe gives you a good amount of support, they're light for running, low to

the ground for barbell work and have excellent grip for sprinting. DO NOT use for rope

climbing or your shoe will damage!

Best for: Beginner's but great overall for WOD's, running, and olympic lifting

Price: $100

Where to buy: Click here to buy the Inov-8 F-Lite 220 with FREE shipping

Inov-8 F-Lite 230

The F-Lite 230 has a 3mm forefoot with a 6mm heel raise, making it most ideal for olympic

lifting. It is a very flexible, lightweight, and durable shoe. DO NOT use for rope climbing or

your shoe will damage!

Best for: Olympic lifting, running, WOD's

Price: $110

Where to buy: Click here to buy the Inov-8 F-Lite 230 with FREE shipping

Inov-8 Bare-X F 210

The Bare-X 210 has a 3mm forefoot with a 0mm heel raise, this shoe does NOT have a

midsole and it's made of a more stiff rubber. The shoe is lightweight and has great support for

rope climbing and weightlifting.

Best for: Running, rope climbing, weightlifting

Price: $120

Where to buy: Click here to buy the Inov-8 Bare-XF 230 with FREE shipping

Converse All-Stars aka Chuck Taylor's

The Chucks are probably the cheapest shoes you'll find in the Crossfit community. That does

not mean they are not durable or good for WODs. The shoes provide great stability and

flexibility making them great for weightlifting and some WODs. Because of their lack of

cushioning, however, these are not ideal for running. They can be used for rope climbing

because of the tough rubber sole, but the upper part is thin and can cause some pain to the

top of your foot.

Best for: Olympic lifting, WOD's, rope climbing

Price: $45

Where to buy: Click here to buy the Chuck Taylor's with FREE shipping

Nike Free Run+ 3 and Nike Trainers

The Nike Free shoes are very flexible, breathable, lightweight and very comfortable on your

feet.

Nike Free Run+ 3

An all-around shoe that merges the strengthening and injury prevention benefits of barefoot

running with the comfort and protection of a shoe. DO NOT use for rope climbing or your

shoe will damage!

Best for: Running, decent for WODs

Price: $100

Where to buy: Click here to buy the Nike Free Run+ 3 with FREE shipping

Nike Free Trainers

A flexible, barefoot-like feel for excellent support and multi-surface traction that can take on

running, lifting, and most WOD's. DO NOT use for rope climbing or your shoe will damage!

Best for: WOD's, running, and plyometrics

Price: $81

Where to buy: Click here to buy the Nike Free Trainers with FREE Shipping

Merrel Barefoot Trail Glove

This shoe has a very breathable upper and is very lightweight. It comes with an omni fit shoe

lacing system, which gives you a very secure and customized fit. It is built on a very

aggressive yet flexible Vibram sole.

Best for: Running, WODs, olympic lifting, rope climbing

Price: $110

Where to buy: Click here to buy the Merrell Barefoot Trail Glove with FREE shipping

Vibram FiveFingers

The Vibram FiveFingers feature a thin, abrasion-resistant stretch nylon, as well as breathable

mesh upper that wraps your entire forefoot. A single hook-and-loop closure helps secure the

fit. A non-marking 3.5mm Vibram performance rubber sole is razor-siped for a sure grip, and

a 2mm EVA midsole enhances plating protection and comfort.

Best for: Running, WODs, olympic lifting, rope climbing

Price: $85

Where to buy: Click here to buy Vibram FiveFingers with FREE shipping (Sun & Ski Sports)

Thank you for taking the time to read over this guide and I hope the information in here helps

you find a shoe that works for you and helps you attain your training goals.

For your convenience, under each shoe, I've included links of online stores where you can

purchase these shoes with FREE shipping (make sure you take advantage of that!).

Shopping online is a great option because internet prices are usually cheaper than going to a

store. Shopping online also allows you to browse through a wider selection of shoes and a

variety of colors not seen in stores. Feel free to share this guide with your friends and family.

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