Best sneakers for high impact/hiit

[Dela]

In your opinions, what sneakers have worked best for you for high impact workouts, especially workouts like Cathe's HIITs, Turbo Fire, Insanity?

My feet are killing me during Turbo Fire, not as much during the short HIIT workouts, as the longer Fire 45,55, etc workouts. My toes also get tingly/numb during Turbo Fire and Insanity, and I am definitely rubbing my big toes against the sides a lot as indicated by the growing callouses.

I currently wear Under Armour cross trainers, which in general I love for everything, but they are just not doing it for Turbo Fire. I have not had any luck with Nike in the past other than Pegasus running shoes. I recently read that wearing thinner socks can help with the tingling, so I tried that and it seemed to let me go longer before the numbness started.

Thanks for any input!

 

[banslug]

http://www.zappos.com/asics-gel-intensity-flore-black-silver

These are my fave and have been wearing them for about 3 years now. Just got a brand new pair delivered on Friday!!!

 

[Conni]

I use good cross trainers with a Spenco Orthotic insole. I used to use running shoes with the insole, but I really need the lateral support that running shoes do not have. I also appreciate that Chalene recommended good cross trainers for this program, as kickboxing requires alot of lateral movement. Currently I am using Avia crosstrainers and am getting a new insole. Turbofire is definitely very hard on PF feet, and I should be using my rebounder more for the higher impact, but it is so funnnn!!!!

 

[LauraMax]

My podiatrist recommends Asics or New Balance (he HATES Nikes, says they're fine for weight training but a no-no for high impact).

Dela, you might want to see a podiatrist to get some custom orthodics, if your insurance will cover them. They help an awful lot.

Also, what surface are you using? Some extra padding on the floor might help too.

 

[jacmar]

Ryka

Although I did not order from this site, I LOVE these Ryka's

http://www.onlineshoes.com/womens-ryka-intensity-xt3-black-silver-mist-hot-pnk-p_id100674

 

[Jennifit]

Ryka high tops (old school, but are great for your feet to jump high) I also like like Nike Shox.

 

[Dela]

Also, what surface are you using? Some extra padding on the floor might help too.

Thanks everyone, I'll start looking into all of these options today!

Laura, if I can't fix this with shoes, I may go the dr. route, ty for that suggestion, I have puzzle mat flooring down, 1/2 inch thick.

 

[LauraMax]

Thanks everyone, I'll start looking into all of these options today!

Laura, if I can't fix this with shoes, I may go the dr. route, ty for that suggestion, I have puzzle mat flooring down, 1/2 inch thick.

Is it over concrete, hardwoods or carpet? I had puzzle mats over concrete & it wasn't enough, I got some 1/2 inch water resistent carpet padding from HD--VERY easy to install & relatively inexpensive (cheaper than the puzzle mats, anyway), you just cut it to size & lay it down, tuck it under the baseboards with a flathead.

 

[RapidBreath]

I wear the asics too, also a good pair of cushioned socks helps. I also workout on carpet. For out door workouts try a park or trail, sometimes those are softer. Off road training strengthened my knees/ankles unexpectedly so that now I mostly don't notice a lot. Also, I never do a high impact workout two days in a row or an interval workout two days in a row. Have you tried icing after the workout? How about some inserts? Do you replace your shoes often enough?

 

[Dela]

Is it over concrete, hardwoods or carpet? I had puzzle mats over concrete & it wasn't enough, I got some 1/2 inch water resistent carpet padding from HD--VERY easy to install & relatively inexpensive (cheaper than the puzzle mats, anyway), you just cut it to size & lay it down, tuck it under the baseboards with a flathead.

Thanks! It is over carpet too

 

[Dela]

I wear the asics too, also a good pair of cushioned socks helps. I also workout on carpet. For out door workouts try a park or trail, sometimes those are softer. Off road training strengthened my knees/ankles unexpectedly so that now I mostly don't notice a lot. Also, I never do a high impact workout two days in a row or an interval workout two days in a row. Have you tried icing after the workout? How about some inserts? Do you replace your shoes often enough?

I would have to say I don't replace my shoes often enough, I have such a hard time finding a pair I like, that I often go quite a while between purchases, maybe it's just time for new kicks! I have not tried icing after the workout, the pain and tingling goes away not long after I stop, it's really just during, it makes continuing the workout hard when my feet feel like this.

 

[Amazon]

This year I started doing all my workouts barefoot, including HIIT. I tried the Vibram shoes but I've got a long second toe and it doesn't work well the fit, so it's back to barefooting for me.

I like it because I'm not spending money on shoes (well, not spending money after buying those Vibrams, lol!) But also because I had plantar fascitis for a couple of years, on and off, and now it's not a problem at all. I land differently on my jumps, maybe that's why.

I love, love love barefooting my workouts.

 

[carres1973]

This year I started doing all my workouts barefoot, including HIIT. I tried the Vibram shoes but I've got a long second toe and it doesn't work well the fit, so it's back to barefooting for me.

I like it because I'm not spending money on shoes (well, not spending money after buying those Vibrams, lol!) But also because I had plantar fascitis for a couple of years, on and off, and now it's not a problem at all. I land differently on my jumps, maybe that's why.

I love, love love barefooting my workouts.

Amazon - I have been doing exactly the same! I just started week 4 of a TurboFire rotation and have been doing all the workouts barefoot. I think my feet feel better for it. I can't imagine doing the workouts with shoes since I workout on carpet and can't pivot on carpet with shoes. Actually, I found I needed shoes for the sculpting workouts because you wrap the tubing around the top and arch of your foot. That chafes with no shoes on!!

I have a pair of Vibram's I now wear for walking outside (the kids just LOVE it!!!) and I have the opposite problem that you do. My second, third, and fourth toes are short (apparently) so the toes have too much room!

Carrie