The best gym shoes perform for your specific workouts and support impact, maintain traction and reduce stress on your joints.

and trail running shoes with bigger and broader outsoles for better traction on trails, he adds. While the barefoot running trend appeals to some, others prefer to have extra cushion for their runs.

2 Department of Physiology, Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 3 Department of Movement Science, Biomechanics, Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra, ...

Although minimalist footwear may not be as popular today as it was during its heyday in the early 2000s, the niche remains alive and ever-evolving, with exciting new shoes coming out every year.