Comfort

They’re super comfy. As with most strength shoes, I probably wouldn’t want to wear them all day or wear them instead of regular trainers for walking about, but they’re extremely comfortable for gym work. The material in the upper feels really breathable, while the cushioning around the tongue and ankles means that even when your foot is pulling against the shoe on those heavy lifts, you don’t have any sharp fabric digging into your skin.

Performance

I tested these shoes for a few things: stability while lifting heavy, comfort while doing more HIIT-style exercises and cardio movement. I’d never dream of running in the other strength shoes I own (or vice versa), but jogging in the Reebok Nanos felt quite good. They’re light, so even if the sole doesn’t bend much, there was nothing to aggravate my (usually sore) tendons.

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