But what if you want justonegreat multitasker that can do it all?

How do you choose just a single pair of gym shoes?

You want to double-check you look for shoes that address your individual needs, he explains.

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How to choose gym shoes that do it all?

Look for these 5 things

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Dont mistake a spacious toe box for an all-over spacious silhouette, though.

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Annette Bristol is a senior fitness instructor at the Austin location of Barry’s, a high intensity bootcamp-style fitness chain.

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A good cross trainer should not have a super responsive midsole.

Schaeffer says you should also keep arch support in mind.

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Thats not usually the casebut if it is, Schaeffer recommends adding insoles.

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Remember: The toe box should be roomy; the midfoot upper should not be.

Whats more, he says to pay attention to the laces.

A woman wearing a pair of black On Cloud 6 women’s tennis shoes outside.

Laces turn on the wearer to tailor the fit of the shoe to their foot.

If you absolutely love a shoe but hate the laces, simply swap them out to make it work.

Breathability

Its not fun to feel like your feet are soaking in a pool of sweat.

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Annette Bristol is a senior fitness instructor at the Austin location of Barry’s, a high intensity bootcamp-style fitness chain.

Thats why Schaeffer always recommends looking for a cross-training shoe thats designed with breathability in mind.

These features help to prevent conditions that may cause odor or promote fungal presence in the shoe.

Aesthetics

Its only natural to want a pair of shoes that performsandlooks great in the process.

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Aesthetically, I like a shoe that is neutral with a hint of color, Bristol shares.

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