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Firm trainers suit smooth surfaces; lugged trail shoes suit loose ground. Choose by event surface and fit, not injury claims.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reebok Nano X5 | $150 | Amazon · eBay |
| 2 | Reebok Nano X5 Edge | $150 | Amazon · eBay |
| 3 | TYR CXT-2 | $150 | Amazon · eBay |
| 4 | Nike Metcon 10 | $150 | Amazon · eBay |
| 5 | adidas Dropset 4 | $130–$150 | Amazon · eBay |
| 6 | Inov-8 F-Lite | $120–$160 | Amazon · eBay |
| 7 | RAD ONE V2 | $150 | Amazon · eBay |
| 8 | Altra Lone Peak 9 | $140 | Amazon · eBay |
| 9 | Altra Solstice XT 3 | $130 | Amazon · eBay |
The picks, in detail
Pick 01 of 09
Reebok Nano X5
7 mm-drop current trainer with a measured broad platform.
- 7 mm drop
- 110.4 mm forefoot
- rubber outsole
Pros
- broad platform
- current
Cons
- no width option
- not lugged
Price: $150
Pick 02 of 09
Reebok Nano X5 Edge
7 mm-drop trainer with Metasplit outsole and 335 g quoted weight.
- 7 mm
- 335 g
- Metasplit
Pros
- current
- flexible
Cons
- not lugged
- no wide
Price: $150
Pick 03 of 09
TYR CXT-2
Current cross trainer with wide-toe-box format.
- wide toe box
- training outsole
- laces
Pros
- width format
- current
Cons
- not trail
- try fit
Price: $150
Pick 04 of 09
Nike Metcon 10
Current firm trainer for smooth ground.
- training outsole
- laces
- current
Pros
- indoor format
- firm
Cons
- not lugged
- check width
Price: $150
Pick 05 of 09
adidas Dropset 4
Current gym trainer.
- training outsole
- laces
- current
Pros
- firm platform
- gym use
Cons
- not trail
- not yoke-specific
Price: $130–$150
Pick 06 of 09
Inov-8 F-Lite
Current F-Lite cross-training line.
- training outsole
- laces
- F-Lite
Pros
- flat category
- toe area
Cons
- versions differ
- not trail
Price: $120–$160
Pick 07 of 09
RAD ONE V2
Current cross-training model.
- training outsole
- laces
- V2 line
Pros
- flat surface
- current
Cons
- not lugged
- try width
Price: $150
Pick 08 of 09
Altra Lone Peak 9
Zero-drop lugged trail option.
- 0 mm drop
- trail lugs
- FootShape
Pros
- outdoor traction
- toe format
Cons
- trail flex
- not smooth-floor
Price: $140
Pick 09 of 09
Altra Solstice XT 3
Zero-drop cross trainer.
- 0 mm drop
- training outsole
- FootShape
Pros
- flat geometry
- cross training
Cons
- not lugged
- zero-drop preference
Price: $130
Buying tips
- Use flat trainers on smooth surfaces.
- Use lugs only on loose terrain.
- Practice carries in the selected pair.
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