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adidas Adizero Dropset Pro training shoe in white with black stripes
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Slot 2 of 6

The Workout Shoe

This depends on what you actually do. It could be a running shoe, a pickleball shoe, or a hoops shoe.

Hyrox shoes are popular because one pair handles all of it.

I do treadmill walking, weights, and plyometrics, so mine is the adidas Adizero Dropset Pro.

My current pick

adidas Adizero Dropset Pro

For treadmill walking, weights, and plyometrics. Pictured: Cloud White / Core Black.

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Inflation Sucks pick

adidas Adizero Pacer (Cloud White / Core Black / Crystal White, KZ6846), $80 at adidas.com, price as of Oct 18, 2026. Shop at adidas → See Inflation Sucks →

From Dad Shoe Matt

Other options for this slot

The alternatives I'd point you to.

  • A running shoeIf running is your main thing.
  • A pickleball shoeIf you're on the court more than in the gym.
  • A hoops shoeIf you still play pickup.
  • A Hyrox shoePopular because one pair handles all of it.

More ideas

Also worth a look

Other well-known shoes that fit this slot's rules. I haven't reviewed these yet, so they aren't in my rotation.

  • Nike Metcon 10Nike's current cross-training shoe, built for lifting with some short-distance cardio.
  • Reebok Nano X5Reebok's current cross-trainer for lifting, HIIT, and short runs.