

The F-lite G300 ($155) features a super breathable mesh upper with a wide toe box, and a wrap-around “upper cage” for support. We’re happy to report that the F-Lite G 300 continues Inov-8’s track record of providing well-made, comfortable, high-performance training shoes. The F-lite 260 V2 took home the “best of” award for CrossFit shoes last season because it excelled at all things CrossFit while being one of the lightest and most comfortable shoes on our list. Our reviewers are pretty big fans of Inov-8 shoes. Best Barefoot Style Crossfit Shoes: Inov– 8 Bare-XF 210 V2.Best Every Day Crossfit Shoes: Nike Metcon 9.Best Crossfit Shoes for Workout of the Day: Reebok Nano X3.Runner-up Best Overall Crossfit Shoes: Inov-8 F-LITE 260 V2 Knitted.Best Value Crossfit Shoes: Rogue Do-Win Classic Lifters.Best Overall Crossfit Shoes: Inov-8 F-Lite G300.After much sweat, some blood, and maybe a few tears, we are proud to present our list of the best CrossFit shoes for 2023.Ĭheck out our comprehensive Buyer’s Guide and Frequently Asked Questions sections for helpful tips, and have a look at our Comparison Chart to steer your decision-making.Įditor’s Note: For our September 13th,2023 update, we tested the most recent version of the Nike Metcon along with NOBULL’s Trainer +, which proves itself a solid all-rounder, and after some careful consideration, we chose the Inov-8 F-Lite G300 to be the new best overall CrossFit shoe.

He evaluates each model to highlight its specific strengths and shortcomings and makes his recommendations based on the versatile needs of folks who are exclusively doing CrossFit, as well as those who are practicing stricter lifts and conditioning. Our lead tester Paul Mandell is an experienced CrossFit coach who puts each shoe through its paces as he demonstrates exercises and techniques to classes and clients on a daily basis. We researched and tested the most popular CrossFit & cross-training shoes on the market - shoes that you can run, jump, lift, row, ride, climb, carry, and rage in. With activities ranging from heavy deadlifts and Olympic weightlifting to gymnastics and distance running, it’s no surprise that finding the best CrossFit shoes can be a challenge. The sport asks a lot of you - and your shoes. CrossFit athletes know no two days are alike.
