Best Nike trainers: 8 styles that fitness experts *love*

"I spend a lot of time in these shoes as a CrossFit athlete," says Lucy Campbell. I need trainers that support me to perform a lot of different movements and Metcons are a very versatile shoe. A big portion of my sport involves weightlifting and Nike Metcons are one of the most stable training shoes you can find that aren’t sport-specific shoes. Their heels are  slightly elevated, which makes it easier to get into a squat by improving your ankle’s range of motion and allowing your knees to track further over your toes. They also have a rope guard on the inside of the shoe to protect them when performing rope climbs."

Best adds: "These are the best foundations of strength training. They are supportive for your ankles, without overly cushioning your arches and ensuring you can grip properly for compound movements like deadlifts. I also love how easy they are to shove into your gym bag — not too bulky and super light to carry."

"If I’m running a 5K or more, these trainers work well for me," says Campbell. "They provide the right amount of cushioning and support, but remember that everyone's feet are different and we need different things from our running shoes." 

"I wore these for the London Marathon in 2021 and the Chicago Marathon in 2022 — so I really trust these trainers. Light, springy, and cushioned, supportive and stable, they live up to their name of being a racing powerhouse," says Head. 

"These shoes have been a life changer for me," says Simbotin. "Long hours of cardio just felt so much easier with the right trainers and these are super light on your feet and comfortable which makes them so great for running. They're the perfect addition to your gym wardrobe if you plan on doing cardio.”

"If I’m walking or trail running, these are my go-to Nike trainers as they are so comfortable and provide good grip, perfect if you’re walking or running somewhere off-road," says Cringle. 

Fildes adds: "These are one of the GOATs for water resistant running plus super comfy."

"I love how versatile these are for training mixed modalities," says Millard. "They give me the support I need when I’m lifting but are perfect for running intervals on the tread, plyometric exercises and agility work so you don't need to change shoes mid-session."

After wearing these every single day for at least two years — for HIIT sessions in the gym, walks around the park and 5K runs — it's safe to say they're a reliable and high-quality favourite of mine. 

"I live in my baby pink suede Blaze — Nike is the perfect blend of feminine and fun, which is exactly the vibe I go for on the gym floor to pair function and fashion," says Le Seve.