7 Best Reebok Workout Shoes in 2023

We tried a lot of Reebok workout shoes, and it was the Nano X3 that gave us the most rewarding workout experience. This shoe had a pretty supportive and stable structure, allowing us to do light to moderate lifting with ease. Its grip was so good that it even allowed us to do some rope climbing! It was the Nano X3’s durability that gave us the final push to proclaim this workout shoe as the best from Reebok.

In the lab, we squeezed and pushed the heel counter to test its ability to contain the foot. It got 4 out of 5. We also twisted the shoe to assess its torsional resistance. It got 3 out of 5. These two qualities were effective in keeping the foot in place without being too restrictive.

The traction that the outsole provided was also great. We never had to worry about slipping, and we were able to do exercises (rope climbing) that would have triggered anxiety if we were wearing some other workout shoes.

The upper of the shoe was subjected to our Dremel test, and it surely fared well. Twelve seconds of high-pressure drilling did not even leave a discernible mark on the upper.

This shoe, however, is not for more serious weightlifting. Its base is just not wide enough for that. To be more precise, the Reebok Nano X3 is narrower than the average by 5.8 mm and 4.4 mm at the forefoot and heel respectively.

The Nano 2.0 is a supremely versatile shoe that offers plenty of stability for lifting, as well as great flexibility and grip for agility drills, plyometrics, and high-intensity workouts. And with a price of $110, which is lower than the $113 average for Reebok training shoes, it provides unbeatable value.

We have no concerns about lifting in the Nano 2.0, as its flat and firm platform provides a good deal of stability for powerlifts and Olympic lifts alike. Our durometer measured its midsole softness at 31.0 HA, which is 14.8% firmer than the average training shoe, and we did not feel it compress or cause any instability while lifting.

It's seriously impressive how the shoe remains so stable while also being super flexible when doing jumps, burpees, and other dynamic movements. Our lab tests confirmed just how pliable the shoe is as it took 32% less force than average to bend it 90 degrees. Meanwhile, we scored its torsional rigidity a 1 out of 5 as we were able to easily twist the shoe from side to side.

The outsole traction of the Nano 2.0 is also very reliable. Whether we use it for lifting weights on a wooden platform, running on pavement, jumping on boxes, or climbing up a rope, the shoe's grip does not let us down.

However, we don’t recommend the Nano 2.0 for those who go super hard on their workout shoes as its upper durability is subpar. The shoe’s toebox was easily torn to shreds in mere seconds by our Dremel, which earned it the lowest score of 1 out of 5 in our durability test.

Among all the Reebok workout shoes that we took outdoors, it’s the Nano X2 TR Adventure that gave us the best experience. Aside from its incredibly durable upper, we were also impressed with its firm speed-oriented midsole. Its thick tongue is also worth an honorable mention because it greatly improved the fit.

We were definitely floored after we subjected the upper to our Dremel test. Twelve seconds of high-pressure drilling only left a negligible scratch in the upper. All our doubts regarding the shoe’s longevity were erased when we saw it.

The shoe felt firm underfoot the moment we put it on. When we assessed the midsole using our HA durometer in the lab, we learned that it has a softness score of 32.0, which is much higher (therefore firmer) than the 27.0 average. The firm tooling had some sort of springboard effect, propelling us forward when we did sprints.

Compared to the 5.8 mm average thickness, the tongue of the Reebok Nano X2 TR Adventure is indeed on the fuller side. The caliper measured its thickness to be 9.9 mm. This much padding not only helped greatly with the shoe’s clasp on the foot.

Too bad the platform couldn’t provide the stability that we needed when we started to lift heavier weights. The platform width at the heel is only 83.7 mm when the average is as high as 87.0 mm.

HIIT is in this Reebok shoe’s name as well as in its core. With the brand’s signature Floatride midsole, you are sure to experience a high level of cushioning and support for the most intense sessions. It is a highly efficient workout shoe that doesn’t break the bank either.

The Reebok Nano X2 is already a well-received shoe, and many fitness enthusiasts are already replacing their trainers with this one. But the Reebok Nano 6000 just brings everything a notch higher. It is quite the performer like the X2, and it brings in the looks for a far wider appeal. You can think of the Nano 6000 as the X2 for the fashion-savvy gym-goer.

If you round the routines in the gym, the Reebok Speed TR will back you every step. From the climbers to the presses, to the squat-rack, treadmills, rowers, and cycles these just work well at any station. No, they are not weight-lifting shoes, or stair climbers, or rowers specifically. But they are great generalists!

An extension of the brand's Nano line, the Reebok Nanoflex TR keeps alive the lineage's expertise in the gym. It is a cushioned daily trainer that highlights comfort and affordability. Most recommended for jump-based moves or as a companion in daily errands.