Inov-8 Women's F-Lite 235 Cross Training Shoes - Lightweight Gym Workout Shoes for Women - Perfect for HIIT, Running & Fitness Classes

I use these for strength and circuit training workouts. As someone who had been using running shoes for this type of workout, I was pleasantly surprised with the improvement I noticed in my form and positioning. These help me feel rooted to the floor and more stable during shoulder presses, squats, etc. They do not seem to be great for plyo exercises like jump squats or jumping jacks, but it might just seem like that to me because I'm used to super cushy running shoes. It's not really a big deal though b/c I can always switch shoes if I'm going to be doing a plyo workout, b/c in that case, it'd be more of a circuit and less of a heavy lifting session.Size wise, they seem to run small. I first ordered a 10.5 which is my typical athletic shoe size (1/2 size up from my daily/street shoe) but they were tight in the toes. I went up to an 11 and they have plenty of room. They almost seemed a little too loose at first, but I tied them snugly and they were just right. They allow my feet to 'splay' naturally, which is what you want when strength training. They were great for kettlebell swings too. I felt a lot more connected with the floor (I'm not comfy doing KB exercises barefoot yet) and I felt like I was firing the intended muscles a bit better.All in all, I'm pretty happy with these. I essentially wanted a cross-training/lifting shoe hybrid and I feel like that's what I got.Love the wide toe box, the narrow heel to keep from slipping. The heel support feels like a cup and hugs my heels which helps me with stability. I imagine people with ankle difficulties would appreciate this value. This is my first time buying the Inov-8 brand. For the most part I am happy with the fit & low-key style. The reason I did not rate at 5 stars is because the lack of cushion in the front. However, support is excellent in the heel. I may add a different insole to compensate. Also, I did not like the branding that was splattered across the front but I knew this before I bought it and will black it out. I feel if I am sporting a brand's logo I should be compensated for advertisement. I won't advertise for free. The shoe laces could be better quality as well, they were very thin & flimsy. Otherwise I'm still happy enough to give these shoes a full round of wear & tear because of my initial comment above. Price wise, I would not pay full price ($120 range), but will purchase this Inov-8 brand if its $95 or less. Soloman brand has been my go-to and Inov-8 are comparable to them but not price wise. Soloman's are worth their cost. Fit as expected. I wear an 8 in athletic shoes, I have somewhat narrow feet and purchased an 8 regular in these & the fit was on point.Unable to answer questions above because I ordered the wrong size. I love this shoe, exactly what I saw in picture. I hope they get more in.I purchased these shoes for some fitness use (elliptical, rowing, light weight lifting, etc.) and for walking/running around the park with my dog. The reason for the four stars is because these are strictly training shoes and the sizing is off. Now, that may not come as a surprise since they're labeled as training shoes. However, my previous training shoes were also great for walking. These are NOT good at all for walking. I can barely walk a few blocks in these shoes before my feet start to hurt. There's zero arch support in these. Now, I must say that these are great ONLY for training. As in weight lifting, because they allow you to balance with having almost no drop. There is a nice, wide toe box which is also great for balancing. I normally wear a size 6.5/7 and I had to order a 7.5 for these to fit. Order a half size up at minimum, possibly a whole size. I don't think I'd order these again just because they're so uncomfortable for walking, but I'll keep the pair I have and order a different brand for walking shoes.This shoe is awesome. I bought these with the intention of having a better lifting shoe than chucks. What I have ended up with is a pair of great all around shoes.These are not designed as a running shoe, and have very little cushion for such impact. However, I found these to be quite comfortable during a 5k run on a partial dirt/partial concrete path. I would not run any farther than that.The inside of the shoe fits interestingly well. The toe box is roomy, but not floppy loose. The arch does not have significant support, but feels as though there is a stabilizing raised area that sits behind the arch, where it meets the heel. I found that this not only corrects my supination to a degree, but also makes for a much more stable shoe that does not rock from side to side easily.I'm definitely going to invest in more Inov8 shoes, starting with their running shoes.I purchased these shoes based on an online magazine article about "best" cross training shoes, and on the Amazon related reviews. I should have followed all the suggestions to size up one-half size from your regular shoe size; I had to return the women's size 8 for an 8.5. I exercise indoors on carpet over hardwood, performing HIIT style exercises and "yoga type" movements (all from Scott Sonnon's BAD45 exercise videos). I am not a runner, but I personally cannot see wearing these shoes for anything but short bursts of running or sprinting because they don't seem to provide the cushion you would want for longer distance running. The shoes feel light and non bulky, and I can see why they are a preferred shoe for cross training and weight lifting. They definitely provide ease of movement and make you feel more rooted or grounded to the floor. The toe box is nice and roomy as well, so this shoe may not appeal to persons with narrow feet. Side note, I think the Nike Free TR styles are more comfortable (I have only tried them on in stores).I bought these training shoes to use for weightlifting training. They are great as they are nice and flat and have a slight grip on my heels when lifting. However, most of the previous reviews suggested buying a half size up as they were coming up rather small. So I did, but to be honest I should have stuck to my normal size as they are now slightly too big, but at least they still give my feet the support needed.Good training shoe. Used for crossfit, not great for running but as I expected for a cross training shoe. Note some sized have a wider toe box, a bit to wide for my feet but probably should have gone for a narrower size. Been getting hard wear for several months and no signing of falling apart at the seams.Love this shoe. Great fit very comfortable. I have quite awkward feet ? therefore I need good support. Toe box space is awesome for freedom to move while the heel of shoe still fits very well for weightlifting. Lots of comments about how nice they look and they were also great value for money! I'm going to buy another pair to put away for when these ones are worn.I bought a size 6, my standard, they were at least 1 size small. Changed the for a 7 but I could have gone .5 size up as well, although in terms of the cm the label says it is just as my standard running shoes. I kept them although I now regret. Going backwards and forwards having to pay postage on purchase and returns it is a big drawback. The shoes are great and just what I was looking for: 0 drop, wide toe box etx. so it is mainly the issue with the sizeI'm actually a UK size 3.5 but ordered this in a 4 as I get most of my shoes in a 4. I also have quite wide feet. These shoes are a brilliant fit for me. Roomy and comfortable in the toe-box and no 'slipping' at the heel. Brilliant pair of shoes for gym work and weight-training.