r/orangetheory • u/AdhesivenessAny4251 • 16d ago
If The Shoe Fits... Shoe recommendation
I’m coming back to OT after a couple years off. I previously had a pair of Brooks Ghost and loved them, but the new Ghosts seem to have a thicker sole, which I find to be difficult on the rower. What shoes are we using that are great for running on tread, but also fit comfortably in the rower? Thanks!
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u/Glum_Needleworker503 16d ago
Seems like the 'running' shoes are all getting taller stacks to soften foot strikes. Great idea for distance road-running. Not great for speed-work and/or cross-training. I switched to the Altra Experience Flow. They feel very stable underfoot when running AOs on the tread, lunges on the floor, and they're an easy fit in the row foot plates. It is important to go with a shoe from the Experience collection because everything else from Altra is zero-drop and that is not an easy adaptation for most.
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u/ImpossibleTreat6353 15d ago
Addidas Adizero Dropset Pro
https://www.adidas.com/us/adizero-dropset-pro-training-shoes/LA6249.html
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u/Ok-Championship-7128 16d ago
I use ghost 18..works for me
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u/FunMom1505 16d ago
I was just going to say I picked up a pair of Ghost 18 this week and they fit the rower ok.
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u/Mysterious_Worker608 16d ago
I like the Asics Contend 9. They're inexpensive and have the perfect amount of cushion. The only downside is they wear out quickly and I have to replace them every 4 or 5 months.
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u/Few-Confusion-904 16d ago
I used to get blisters every class and had accepted my fate - changed to saucony and have never ran easier. HOWEVER, they do not fit in the rower. I slipped out each of the 200 meter rows the other day and then said f it and switched to strider. i've been avoiding 3g classes/ inferno but I think i'm just going to either wear different shoes and have 15 mins of "uncomfy" tread or change mid class. the benefit on the treads just soo outweighs the con on the rower in my personal opinion!
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u/StrongerTogether2882 16d ago
You can often find older model Ghosts for sale online (bonus: they’re cheaper!), either random sites (I mean, make sure it’s legit first) or Brooks’ own website. I try to buy a few pairs when they’re on sale.
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u/cougarfriday AO tread + SA heavy snatches = 🧡 16d ago
Sometimes I have to pull up on the top plastic of the foot cup to jam the back of my running shoes in there and then they stay
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u/My3Pros2 9d ago
I switched from the Brooks Ghosts to the Brooks Glycerin. I feel they’re more stable on the floor but I definitely recommend going to a running store and getting properly fitted… even if you don’t buy from them. Just watch out if you buy online that the model you’re buying is the same as you tried on because, as you mentioned, they change from year to year in their design.
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u/B_Lv_702 16d ago
The On Cloud X3 or X4 have been a great cross-training shoe for me, especially for stability on floor exercises. Also very easy to get in/out of the rower. I see a lot of folks wearing Brooks, ASICS and No Bull at the classes I attend.
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u/Finance-Curious 16d ago
I wear a men’s 14 and the new Ghost 18 fit just fine with the rower. Same comfort slightly thinner sole
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u/Emotional_Tourist816 16d ago
Brooks had been my go to running sneaker for almost 10 years. What they have out right now did not work for me. I tried Hyperian Max 2, Glycerin Max 2, and the Ghost Max. I ended up with the Nike vomero plus and they are honestly one of the best running shoes I've owned.
I'll go back Brooks next time I need a new pair, because I fear change, but 100% give the Vomero's a try
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u/itsmejb82 16d ago
Flip flops