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Looking for a new pair of gym shoes
« on: December 27, 2011, 03:50:47 PM »
Mainly used shoes that ranged from Etnies, New Balance, Chucks, and Vibrams.  But I'm looking for something that'll fit the bill with weight training and cardio/plyo during the same visit.  Right now I'm between these two:

UA Micro G Split
http://www.amazon.com/Micro-Running-Non-Cleated-Under-Armour/dp/B005UQ7624/ref=sr_1_6?m=A1P1P695RNGOCS&s=shoes&ie=UTF8&qid=1324746047&sr=1-6

Nike Free 3.0
http://www.amazon.com/Nike-Free-3-0-V3-Platinum/dp/B0058EC5ZG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1325029636&sr=8-3

I'm normally not a huge fan of Nike(Had shox that blew out after the first leg day) but heard pretty good things about the free.  Mainly want something light weight but has a bit more support than vibrams.  Any of you used either of these(or both)?

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Re: Looking for a new pair of gym shoes
« Reply #1 on: December 27, 2011, 03:52:53 PM »




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Re: Looking for a new pair of gym shoes
« Reply #2 on: December 27, 2011, 04:03:47 PM »
Your mother gave me a free pair.

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Re: Looking for a new pair of gym shoes
« Reply #3 on: December 27, 2011, 04:03:53 PM »
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Re: Looking for a new pair of gym shoes
« Reply #4 on: December 27, 2011, 04:10:46 PM »
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Seriously, I like Asics Tigers for all around gym shoes. If you're willing to have 2 pairs for the gym, Adidas Sambas(or real OL Shoes) for lifting and a good pair of runners is the ticket :).

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Re: Looking for a new pair of gym shoes
« Reply #5 on: December 27, 2011, 04:13:19 PM »
Mainly used shoes that ranged from Etnies, New Balance, Chucks, and Vibrams.  But I'm looking for something that'll fit the bill with weight training and cardio/plyo during the same visit.  Right now I'm between these two:

UA Micro G Split
http://www.amazon.com/Micro-Running-Non-Cleated-Under-Armour/dp/B005UQ7624/ref=sr_1_6?m=A1P1P695RNGOCS&s=shoes&ie=UTF8&qid=1324746047&sr=1-6

Nike Free 3.0
http://www.amazon.com/Nike-Free-3-0-V3-Platinum/dp/B0058EC5ZG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1325029636&sr=8-3

I'm normally not a huge fan of Nike(Had shox that blew out after the first leg day) but heard pretty good things about the free.  Mainly want something light weight but has a bit more support than vibrams.  Any of you used either of these(or both)?
Wow. Just when you think you've heard the biggest whopper, an even bigger one comes along.

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Re: Looking for a new pair of gym shoes
« Reply #6 on: December 27, 2011, 04:14:24 PM »
UA MICRO G IS SHIT. DO NOT BUY.
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Re: Looking for a new pair of gym shoes
« Reply #7 on: December 27, 2011, 04:31:08 PM »
My current gym trainers are my old day to day trainers.

That trend has occurred for many years

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Re: Looking for a new pair of gym shoes
« Reply #8 on: December 27, 2011, 04:50:30 PM »


LOL what are you fucking retarded?

yeah, your choice in gym shoe is of the utmost importance for doing all those wonderfully difficult exercises like the bench press that requires the latest in shoe technology.

if you havent already, kill yourself.
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Re: Looking for a new pair of gym shoes
« Reply #9 on: December 27, 2011, 04:54:31 PM »
for cardio, asics work best IMO. LOL at some of the responses in this thread

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Re: Looking for a new pair of gym shoes
« Reply #10 on: December 27, 2011, 05:00:03 PM »
hahahah used to have both sets of those asian footwear LOL

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Re: Looking for a new pair of gym shoes
« Reply #11 on: December 27, 2011, 05:01:41 PM »

LOL what are you fucking retarded?

yeah, your choice in gym shoe is of the utmost importance for doing all those wonderfully difficult exercises like the bench press that requires the latest in shoe technology.

if you havent already, kill yourself.

Yeah because I totally divorced mentioning anything about cardio/plyo.  And as for killing myself, I have no need.  Because my life is grand, unlike your pitiful attempt of becoming something more than a prom night dumpster baby.

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Re: Looking for a new pair of gym shoes
« Reply #12 on: December 27, 2011, 05:03:24 PM »
I can imagine you becoming a big hit at the gym with a pair of these puppies..



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Re: Looking for a new pair of gym shoes
« Reply #13 on: December 27, 2011, 05:05:42 PM »
Yeah because I totally divorced mentioning anything about cardio/plyo.  And as for killing myself, I have no need.  Because my life is grand, unlike your pitiful attempt of becoming something more than a prom night dumpster baby.

no, seriously. you should.

if your biggest worry is about what kind of running shoe to wear on the elliptical after your pilates class you probably have bigger, much more stressful concerns you'd rather focus on in your 'grand' life, like colour coordinating your extra small under armour/ tap out 'gear'.

fucking pansy.
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Re: Looking for a new pair of gym shoes
« Reply #14 on: December 27, 2011, 05:05:47 PM »
I am actually looking for some high high top sneakers or wrestling shoes.

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Re: Looking for a new pair of gym shoes
« Reply #15 on: December 27, 2011, 05:06:02 PM »
I love my Vibram 5-Fingers.....super lightweight, no need to wear socks, closest thing to the barefoot feeling in the gym.....and even if the gym did allow you to go barefoot, its nasty to think what you might be walking on and could pick up some fungal disease, lol.

I get a couple of funny looks whenever I wear these, though.


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Re: Looking for a new pair of gym shoes
« Reply #16 on: December 27, 2011, 05:11:31 PM »
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Re: Looking for a new pair of gym shoes
« Reply #17 on: December 27, 2011, 05:18:16 PM »
I love my Vibram 5-Fingers.....super lightweight, no need to wear socks, closest thing to the barefoot feeling in the gym.....and even if the gym did allow you to go barefoot, its nasty to think what you might be walking on and could pick up some fungal disease, lol.

I get a couple of funny looks whenever I wear these, though.



thats why you wear them, dont you?  ::)

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Re: Looking for a new pair of gym shoes
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Re: Looking for a new pair of gym shoes
« Reply #19 on: December 27, 2011, 06:12:37 PM »
cant get bether than this



Built to offer the benefits of training barefoot, the Minimus Trainer helps you get more out of your workout with less, while still providing protection and versatility required of a training shoe.

MX20BR (BLACK)



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Re: Looking for a new pair of gym shoes
« Reply #20 on: December 27, 2011, 06:46:13 PM »
for cardio, asics work best IMO. LOL at some of the responses in this thread

Asics are my shoe of choice lately. My girl got me these for Xmas, love em.

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Re: Looking for a new pair of gym shoes
« Reply #21 on: December 27, 2011, 06:49:14 PM »
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Re: Looking for a new pair of gym shoes
« Reply #22 on: December 27, 2011, 07:26:24 PM »
No need for shoes, esp not while performing squads & deads.

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Re: Looking for a new pair of gym shoes
« Reply #23 on: December 27, 2011, 07:29:17 PM »
No need for shoes, esp not while performing squads & deads.

Call me crazy, but i wear shoes when i go to the gym

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Re: Looking for a new pair of gym shoes
« Reply #24 on: December 27, 2011, 07:36:09 PM »
I like New Balance shoes.  They're my preferred shoes to train in or do cardio.