We’re talking about the best workout sneakers today! I’ve recommended these shoes to so many people over the years, it’s time for a full post about them.

When you exercise, what you have on your feet matters. And not all sneakers are created equally. As a certified personal trainer and fitness instructor, I’ve tried tons of sneakers over the years and many have not withstood the tests I put them through with multiple workouts a week. But there is one style of sneaker that’s succeeded — the Reebok Nano X2.

I’ve been wearing some version of the Reebok Nano X training sneaker for four years, and I’m constantly telling both my group fitness students and people through social media about these shoes — they are so worth recommending.

I started with the Reebok Nano X1, then I moved to the Reebok Nano X2, and I’m soon going to order a pair of the Reebok Nano X3. Reebok continues upgrading this shoe, but the premise of the shoe remains. This is a cross-training shoe. It’s my favorite workout shoe, and I consider the Nanos to be the best workout sneakers you can find for most types of training.

Best workout sneakers: Why the Reebok Nano X2 is my favorite training shoe ever

First and foremost, if you’re lifting weights, doing circuit training with weights or doing a lot of lateral movement which requires balance, you need a flat shoe. Running shoes are designed for running, and that’s what they do well with a lifted toe. But running shoes are not weight-lifting or cross-training shoes, because they don’t have as much lateral support, nor do they provide an even surface for your feet on the ground.

That’s what the Reebok Nano X2 shoes get right. They are flat. They have a slightly wider toe box, so your toes can spread out and feel the floor. And they also have a very evenly flat sole, so your feet can be nice and level. This helps you keep your balance better and engage all the muscles you need from the ground up, especially when doing single-leg movements. This truly matters, and once you try this type of shoe, you’ll feel the difference in your workouts.

I feel completely solid and stable lifting really heavy things in these shoes, both when I teach Barbell Strength classes, and when I do my solo heavier-lifting sessions on the fitness floor. I also feel completely stable doing skaters, lateral lunges and even high-knee runs in my Shred classes. These shoes work in many different scenarios. While I wouldn’t wear them on a run, I would wear them in a combination workout that has some running, for sure.

Also, the Reebok Nano X2 just looks good. It’s a well-made sneaker, and it’s not too bulky, while still being very supportive. Here are my X2s in action after class …

If you lift weights at home or at the gym or go to group fitness classes that incorporate weights, then this cross-training sneaker may be a good one for you to try. Without putting down other brands, I’ll tell you I ordered some of the more popular “weight-lifting” branded sneakers out there, and they were awfully heavy, hard and uncomfortable, but not my Nanos, they feel great. So I just keep going back to them. I look forward to trying out the Reebok Nano X3 too.

Details on the best workout sneakers, the Reebok Nano X2

Price: The latest edition, X3, is around $120-150, but the previous editions, X2, are around $90 usually.

Size: The Nano X2s run a tiny bit big, but I buy my normal size, so my feet have room. Most people like to order a half a size down.

Durability: They last a long time, however, I change out my sneakers every four months no matter what, because I exercise so much. Even if a shoe isn’t showing signs of age, if you work out regularly on the same shoe, you need to switch it out so you don’t develop foot issues or overuse issues. Once I wear out my shoes for workouts, I turn them into dog-walking shoes.

Function: They have a flat, even sole and lateral support, so you feel very balanced.

Comfort: The most comfortable workout sneakers I’ve ever owned.

Colors: Over the years, the Nano X have come in every color combination under the sun. My favorites have been the white and my current rose gold X2 sneakers.

Where to buy them: You can get the Reebok Nano X2 or Reebok Nano X3 sneakers directly on the Reebok site here. Or you can find them on Amazon here.

Gender: You can get these best workout sneakers in men’s and women’s sizes and colors. 

It took me a long time to have the “right” shoe for my training needs, and once I found it, I stuck with it. I hope to continue enjoying iterations of the Reebok Nano X for years to come. They make my feet, my legs, my lower-half joints and my body very happy. 

And those are the details on the best workout sneakers! 

I hope you’ll consider the Reebok Nano X2 or Reebok Nano X3 for your future cross-training sneaker needs. Have a wonderful day, friend. 🙂 

*This post is in no way affiliated with Reebok, I’m just a real fan. There are, however, affiliate links in this post, and I appreciate your support.

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Questions of the day for you

When was the last time you upgraded your athletic shoes?

Have you ever tried the Reebok Nano X2 shoe?