Looking good or lifting well

So I was lifting in the gym the other day and 2 guys came up to me to ask me about my trainers. They had been watching me lift and were amazed at the stability I had when I lifted. I was wearing my Asics Gel Kinsei whilst they were in Nike Air Max's, they had said they felt a lack of stability from the sole when squatting.

So the question is while the Nike Air Max's look good there's no denying that are they really a good shoe for the gym. Honestly I wouldn't do any exercise in them that involved putting weight through the heel, this is from experience (I burst the air bubble in my air max 2012's). Not only did this leave me a bit flat … excuse the pun that a pair of trainers costing way in excess of £100 could be damaged so easily but that my session was also over.

I've had my Asics Gel Kinsea for a year now, personally I think they look great and once you've had a pair you will certainly feel the benefits over your Nike Air Max's when lifting. They are expensive but look for a sale with last seasons colour and you can sometimes find them for about £80.

It's not all doom and gloom for your Nike Air Max's though, the Air Max Thea is light and comfortable. They are a great pair of trainers for Pilates and various circuit training.

So I guess the question you need to ask yourself before going to the gym are you there to train or wear the latest kicks… I know why I go to the gym