Whether you’re a CrossFit newbie or a seasoned athlete, odds are at some point, you’ve tried to find the best shoes for your training. Inov-8™ shoes provide the ultimate in versatility and have become the ideal functional fitness shoe, particularly because they offer a wide variety of options. Mainly, though, they have proven to be the real minimalist shoe — efficient and to the point.

At a minimum, your shoes should withstand box jumps, rope climbs, weightlifting, running, sprinting, and other common CrossFit movements. The challenge is that for every one of these movements, there is a different requirement for footwear: shoes for weightlifting, minimal sole shoes for squats, tear resistance for rope climbs, etc.

We love the Inov-8 shoes because they’re often an all-in-one deal and will accommodate your needs. Your feet should be the last thing you think about during a workout. With these bad boys, they are.

Good for Weightlifting

Olympic weightlifting shoes are a must-have in any modern athlete’s bag. These shoes are specially designed to give you the stability and support you need during a strength workout. The Fastlift BOA 370™, for example, delivers the most advanced system technology available on the market. Their lacing system, called BOA, locks the feet in place and ensures there is no unwanted movement. They also deliver an uncompromising level of stability through a patented technology called EHC (External Heel Cage) and Power-Truss™ wedge.

The outsoles of this shoes are made from Sticky™ rubber — derived from rock climbing rubber — to deliver maximum grip.

The Ultimate Functional Fitness Shoe

CrossFit is comprised of such a large variety of movements and works different parts of our bodies. For that reason, we need shoes that are up for the challenge. This updated version of the F-Lite 235 provides support without sacrifice. They give a zero heel drop, which means they are as minimalist as they can be but still maintain the grip and stability demanded.

We always end up suffering from the friction and wear that rope climbs cause, but not anymore. With the Rope-Tec™ technology, these shoes offer a sticky rubber that delivers full burn protection.

These shoes are super flexible in multiple directions as they have Meta-Flex technology. Also, they’re breathable due to being made with comfortable mesh lining. The F-Lite provides stability when lifting weights but still gives a cushion that makes them convenient for box jumps and running workouts.

The Swiss Army Knife of Shoes

They’re called All-Trains for a reason. These don’t just complement every aspect of your WOD. The All-Train 215s provide superior comfort, stability, power and lateral support for every sport. They have been designed and proven to be appropriate for HIIT, F45, circuit training, strength training, endurance workouts, boxing, speed drills, boot camp classes, plyometric training, agility training and just about any other physical activity you can imagine. Plus, they’re so comfy that you can wear them as a casual, everyday shoe.

These shoes are lightweight, breathable and with a heel drop of 8mm, so they are very responsive and highly durable. Their ADAPTERFIT™ technology adapts to the foot even when it swells during a workout, and their sticky, rubber outsole grips for secure foot placement in any movement or turn.

When you’re shopping for shoes for your workouts, remember these three characteristics: comfortable, stable, durable. The Inov-8s have it all.