Barefoot Gym Shoes for CrossFit and Functional Training
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CrossFit, strength training and HIIT ask a lot of your shoes. In one session you might deadlift, skip, row, sprint and push a sled. Many training shoes come with thick cushioning, a raised heel and a narrow toe box, which is why more and more people train in barefoot-style shoes like the Saguaro range at Sol Footwear.
Saguaro gym shoes have a wide toe box, a zero-drop sole, a light, flexible build and a thin sole with good grip, so you stay close to the floor through every rep.
What makes Saguaro work in the gym
1) A flat, firm platform for lifting
For squats, deadlifts and kettlebell work, a flat zero-drop sole gives you a level, firm base. There's no soft foam to sink into, so your feet stay planted on the floor.
2) A wide toe box
Saguaro's foot-shaped toe box gives your toes room to spread out, so your whole forefoot can make contact with the floor during lunges, single-leg work and landings.
3) Grip and ground feel
Our gym-focused models have thin, flexible soles with strong grip for:
- kettlebell complexes
- sled work
- box step-ups
- jump rope
- farmer's carries
- rowing transitions
A thin sole lets you feel the floor under you, so you always know where your feet are. For heavier training, the Saguaro Fast I Pro adds an upgraded outsole made for strength and cross-training.
Sessions Saguaro is made for
Strength days
- squats
- deadlifts
- lunges
- kettlebell work
- sled pushes
HIIT and conditioning
- bodyweight circuits
- assault bike intervals
- jump rope
- rowing
- core work
- EMOM training
Mobility sessions
- stretching
- yoga
- mobility drills
- warm-ups
- cool-down walks
Who it suits
- CrossFit beginners and regulars
- strength-focused gym users
- anyone switching to barefoot training
- people with wider feet
- anyone who dislikes narrow trainers
- functional fitness fans
- lifters who want more floor contact
Getting started
If you're used to cushioned trainers, start with shorter sessions in your new pair and build up from there.
Ready to train?
Explore the Saguaro collection at Sol Footwear: a wide toe box, a zero-drop sole and strong gym grip, at a price that makes sense in South Africa.