Rating the top CrossFit shoes is challenging due to the industries niche defined emphasis in the workout market. For an example, there are workout enthusiasts that just do CrossFit classes, who need one kind of shoe, and those who create their own workouts focused on achieving personal goals who need a different kind of performance shoe. I wouldn't want to run trails in a court shoe or play tennis in a running shoe. The amount of ankles turned and toenails lost must be in the hundreds. As you can see, this means that there isn't a one shoe fits all.

The CrossFit shoe is the closest you are going to get to a multi-exercise training shoe. It is so important to try different styles and fits of shoes to find the right one. The most common mistakes people make is buying a shoe that is not designed for the workout you are about to undertake, and not paying attention to your feet shape. The CrossFit shoes compared in this article are but a few that could be the perfect fit for you. Lets begin.

The Reebok Nano X4 is an excellent performer when lifting weights. This includes squatting, lunges, or any CrossFit weighted exercise. It offers great stability in all situations, and has an extremely comfortable upper. It's one of the best training shoes of the year. It’s not great for running distances, but it can handle enough plyometrics and sprinting to work well for CrossFit. It’s a versatile shoe that’s dependable and should be at the top of the list for any serious gym goer.

Reebok has upgraded the Nano series in the X4. There is a dome in the heel that compresses for stability when lifting, and expands for support during explosive exercises. They have added a redesigned heel clip for extra support. 

As mentioned above, the upper has been redesigned with a new Flexweave knit for breathability. This material gives the impression of being more durable than the X3’s more fabric-y weave. There is more room in the toe box than before. Despite this, the shoe still locks your heel in place effectively, unlike several other CrossFit shoes, so there is no unwanted movement during running, rowing and burpees. These CrossFit shoes are rated very high on many different health and fitness platforms and has an average of a 4.2 to 4.5 approval rate among CrossFit enthusiasts.

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The Nike Metcon 9 is the best cross-training shoe for wide feet, which I have.

This shoe has great durability because of the wrap-around guard that extends into the lateral and medial sidewall. This feature gives the Metcon 9 sturdiness for static lifts, but it also serves as a great gripping surface for rope climbs.

Nike’s newest, the Metcon 9, feels like the company has created the peak CrossFit shoe. This shoe feels like it was built from the ground up for the Sport of Fitness. It has a rope guard that wraps around the entire midfoot. This robust rope guard not only provides excellent protection from abrasion on rope climbs but also delivers excellent grip. The shoes combination of lateral heel stability and extremely flexible forefoot helps deliver cross-discipline utility, A tightly woven textile upper and wide toe box deliver a stable and comfortable fit. the shoes’ dual-density midsole absorbs the impact from box jump overs and broad jumps.

In short, this shoe feels like every component was made for a CrossFit movement, and the effort definitely pays off.  They are heavier than many options on this list but, like any good CrossFit athlete, the Nike Metcon 9 can do almost everything very, very well. 

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The New Balance Minimus TR Boa V1 is one of the more stylish shoes of this round’s additions from New Balance. The minimus is an excellent deadlift shoe because of its has no drop so it has excellent floor contact. An interesting feature about this shoe is the integrated tongue, making the Minimus a good option for wearing without socks. They are also a great all-around functional fitness shoe. Lightweight and highly breathable, with great traction and excellent style, the Minimus would make an awesome transition shoe and is well suited for CrossFit training.

The Minimus has a solid, stable base that will support you through heavy weight exercises. The flat outsole provides even pressure throughout your feet to help you balance. This shoe's CrossFit-friendly features include rubber rope guards at the midfoot and heel clips, plus a soft lining that allows you to slip them on easily. The Minimus TR also has a rounded toe box that won't cramp your toes.

Weighing just 6 ounces, this pair is very lightweight and breathable—for a sneaker so comfortable, you might forget you're wearing it.

Some wearers have found that these shoes run small—considering ordering one size up from your usual for the right fit. Overall, this shoe is good for fitness class, and gym workouts. I would not say this is a good shoe for walking or running distance because it is not cushy like my running shoes.

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