Best Women’s CrossFit Shoes in 2024

Distinguished by the aggressive cross-bracing on its exterior, the Nano is available in a dizzying array of color combinations sure to please the more fashion-conscious CrossFit enthusiast. The heel bootie construction keeps your feet tightly inside the shoes while providing you with an ultimate, comfortable fit. The soles have just enough cushions to keep your feet from feeling fatigued without affecting your performance.

The shoes are light as a feather and have great air circulation, making it seem like you have no sneakers on at all! Their low cut design gives you the freedom of movement you need when jumping and running around. The toes are usually the first area of footwear to sprout holes, but the story changes here thanks to the toe section that provides great durability in that very vulnerable area! The toe box is also quite wide to give your toes all the freedom they may need.

These shoes are definitely more affordable and look great. However, there were complaints that those who find it most comfortable were those with narrow feet. If you are someone who has wider feet you may want to steer clear of these. There's plenty of cushioning present in the Riaze that is sure to keep you pain-free and well-rested. The sneakers are quite hardy and durable while maintaining a low weight at the same time. If you love to lift, then these sneakers are just what you need, and it's all thanks to the raised heel they are equipped with. Their design is also edgy and urban, so you can look and feel good all at once!

The shoe weighs about the same as the MX20V3 (which is to say not much) and provides cheetah-like agility and that rare feeling of being in complete control. Although the sneakers are lightweight, they are quite hardy and can withstand a lot of abuse. The breathable air mush upper makes them feel even lighter on your feet and keeps you safe from sweating and odors. The Bare-X outsole is excellent at surviving great impact forces, saving your joints from all that stress. The one-piece lacing TPu support combined with the tongue pull-loop makes adjusting and fitting these shoes to your feet easy and time-saving!

Even though it doesn’t look like a running shoe, the No Bull trainer provides a great deal of comfort and support during your run. They have a good deal of cushioning in the soles to deliver shock absorption but not too much that it will negatively impact your heavy lifting in the gym.

NoBull is one of the most supportive all-purpose CrossFit shoes that we have ever come across. This is no doubt partly due to the one-piece upper design. The sole is very secure, providing you with a high level of grip and rigidity during your heavy lifting. However, it still provides you with the flexibility to perform such plyometric moves as box jumps.

The upper grip of the No Bull trainer is made from a super fabric that has been designed to provide a superior level of hold when doing rope climbing work. These shoes also have a high level of breathability, keeping your feet cool and sweat-free during your workout.

The Reebok Speed TR excels when it comes to running. They provide you with a great balance between comfort and squishiness. This makes them ideal for running and light weight lifting. The shoe provides great balance and sensitivity. It also offers a good level of ankle support. The flared outsole provides a slightly wider base than you find in most shoes.

This shoe grips well on the rope when doing rope climbs. Thin mesh uppers re a great addition, as they do not add too much pressure to any one part of the shoe. Overall, this TR shoe provides you with the lightweight feel of a running shoe and the stability and support of a training shoe. It is a good all-purpose shoe but those who are planning on doing heavy work under the bar may want to go for a more supportive, less cushioning show like the No Bull trainer.

The Metcon 5 really shines when it comes to rope climbing. It features a sticky rubber that wraps up the insole to provide great grip contact with the rope. This will help you to get up the rope faster than ever. The Metcon 5 has made the following advances over the Metcon 3: The upper is more durable with printed haptic star shapes printed on high wear areas, the upper has added cushioning and there is more fabric on the tongue, precise lacing with an added set of eyelets for precision fitting. The Metcon 5 is not an overly breathable shoe. Its best application is as a medium to heavy training shoe, rather than for use during workouts that involve running and plyometric

You will be able to wear these shoes for your Metcon workouts on most occasions. However, when you are planning to incorporate some heavy lifts into the session, you will want to have a second pair in your training bag to change into. When it comes to running, the Conviction X provides you with a light, comfortable feel and good cushioning. However, it doesn’t provide you with enough cushioning for longer runs.

This shoe provides a solid platform for lifting. At the same time, it limits side to side movement. This hoe has a slightly narrower feel than many of the competition. This helps the foot feel well-grounded in the shoe. The upper of the shoe is made from ‘Rhynoskin’ in order to prevent it from damage when doing rope climbs. However, this covering is extremely slippery on a rope. This prevents you from keeping your feet in place, making it harder to get up the rope. The Conviction X is a breathable shoe, with a mesh tongue and toe box that allows air to run through nicely.

This is an extremely lightweight shoe. It provides you with a soft mesh upper that reduces weight and increases breathability. A nice addition is the woven band heel cage to deliver support and comfort and the back of the foot.

Rearfoot gel cushioning supports your heels even more that are great for shock absorption. The low profile of the midsole enhances the snugness, comfort, and grip of the fit. The shoe features the AHAR high abrasion outsole. This makes for a very strong, durable covering. The overall build quality of the shoe is very good.

The compressed EVA midsole of the 235 that delivers a good level of support, especially at the arches. You also get a high level of shock absorbency. The shoe features a slightly raised heel that suits well to running but does not provide enough height to put you in the ideal biomechanical positioning for squatting and other heavy lifting moves.

This is a very minimalistic shoe which is made from extremely lightweight mesh, along with TPU upper materials. It all adds up to very light and impressively breathable shoes. The mesh design of the shoe makes for a very strong build.

The strap on the Powerlift 3 is larger than on the previous version. This provides for better lockdown and a more secure hold when you are lifting heavy. This shoe also has a raised heel, to the height of 15 mm (0.6 inches). This is not as high as you get on some competing models, but it is sufficient to provide you with good biomechanical positioning when you are doing squats.

The sole of the Powerlifter 3 features a weight distribution plate which allows the sole to be made if a lighter material. This makes for a surprisingly lightweight shoe considering the substantive nature of the sole. You get a solid base to really grip the ground with this shoe.

The Powerlifter 3 provides for maximum energy transfer to prevent energy leaks as you are pushing the weight. While the Powerlifter 3 is a very functional weightlifting shoe, it has limited use when it comes to the plyometric and running side of CrossFit. It lacks flexibility in the mid and toe regions to comfortably allow for jumping and agility moves.