Our verdict
Typical gymgoers are not going to be left wanting more when they get the Nike Air Max Alpha Trainer 5. This training shoe is aptly equipped with the right technologies to make the usual gym workouts safe and effective. It can also be used as an everyday shoe, so it's money well spent!
Pros
- Generally a good trainer
- Nicely flat for lifting
- Smooth steps
- True to size
- Highly comfortable feel
- Supportive structure
- Feels light
- Very good looks
- Fairly affordable
Cons
- Not for wide-footers
- Not suitable higher-level workouts
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Who should buy the Nike Air Max Alpha Trainer 5
This training shoe from Nike is good for the following:
- fitness enthusiasts who are on the lookout for training shoes that can also be worn casually
- gymgoers who follow basic and intermediate workout regimens
- wearers who have slightly narrow to normal-sized feet
Who should NOT buy this training shoe from Nike
The Air Max Alpha Trainer 5 from Nike is not good news to people who have wide feet. They are advised to go up at least half a size. They can also go for the Nano X2 from Reebok, which is a widely acclaimed trainer. Of course, the Nano X2 is also a very good pick for people who are into more advanced workouts. Those who are into CrossFit are in love with this Reebok offer. If they want an up-to-par alternative from Nike, the Metcon 8 is the one to get.
Nike Air Max Alpha Trainer 5: A worthy investment
An expert shares that this training shoe from Nike is "definitely, definitely a buy." Two other fitness enthusiasts take note of its "excellent design," finally concluding that the Air Max Alpha Trainer 5 offers "awesome quality for [its] price."
Flat and stable base for lifting
Gymgoers are happy with how the shoe is structured. One of them takes note of the shoe's pretty flat sole, making it such a good partner for cleans and jerks. The flat base is also good for squats and deadlifts.
Rocking chair smoothness from heel to toe
"Every step is enjoyable," says one wearer of the Nike Air Max Alpha Trainer 5. The same user continues that they appreciate the "nice smooth feeling" that this training shoe from Nike gives them.
The shoe fits as expected
A good number of wearers notice that the Air Max Alpha Trainer 5 has a pretty nice fit. "Good fit" and "fit perfectly" are just some of the good things that they say about this shoe. Those wearers with wide feet still have to take extra care. They still need to up at least half a size in order to get the fit that works for them. It's still best if they are able to try the shoe in-store.
Experience high levels of comfort
Several users take note of how comfortable this shoe feels on their feet. The mesh material that makes up the upper allows sufficient airflow without being too restrictive. One of them even shares that they are able to wear this shoe the whole day without feeling any pain.
The "spongy but firm sole," as one user describes it, also contributes significantly to the comfortable experience.
Foot containment? Not an issue
"They (the shoes) support my feet really well," says a user about the lockdown that the Nike Air Max Alpha Trainer 5 delivers. Other users also do not have any bad comments to say about this aspect, so it's safe that the shoe is also working well for them as far as support is concerned.
This trainer does not weigh you down
This shoe does securely keep the foot in place, and it does so without putting on so much weight. A good number of wearers share that the Air Max Alpha Trainer 5 feels light, making it such a delight to wear.
The Air Max Alpha Trainer 5 got the looks!
"[It is] trendy, feels good, and looks cool," this is what a user has to say about how the Nike Air Max Alpha Trainer 5 looks and performs in the gym. An expert also says that this shoe "looks sick," especially in person. "I am a massive fan of the black and neon [colorway]," he adds. Other users also say that the actual shoes look better than the photo and that they look even better up close.
It's just not for high-intensity exercises
The Nike Air Max Alpha Trainer 5 is a good training shoe, but it just has its limits. While it serves the needs of the typical gymgoer, it is not really the best pick when it comes to lifting really heavy weights or CrossFit-style workouts, especially those that involve rope climbing.
Surely does not break the bank
Upon its release, the Nike Air Max Alpha Trainer 5 costs less than a hundred bucks. It is one of the more affordable training shoes from the Swoosh and several fitness enthusiasts think that it offers more than its price.
