Men's Active Shoes

From basketball shoes to trail running shoes, there is a wide range of men's athletic shoes designed for the sports guys love. Choosing between the types of athletic shoes is challenging, so we've built this guide to help you pick a perfect pair.

Road Running Shoes
Knowing how your foot moves is most important when choosing a road running shoe. If your foot overpronates or supinates (rolls excessively inward or outward), you'll want stability shoes to guide it back into alignment. If you're a neutral runner, choose a neutral running shoe without motion control.

Love a plush feel beneath your feet? Get a cushioned shoe with plenty of padding for comfort and shock reduction. While comfort matters more than brand name, On, Brooks, Adidas, Nike, ASICS, and New Balance are all popular with road runners.

Trail Running Shoes
When running up a mountain or along a dirt road, get a pair of specially designed shoes built for protection and durability on uneven surfaces. The best trail running shoes feature sturdy soles, underfoot rock plates and abrasion-resistant fabric. Available in waterproof varieties for running in inclement weather.

What are trail running shoes?
Trail running shoes excel on unpaved paths and rugged terrain. They help ensure your footing is stable on off-road surfaces and help you ascend and descend uneven paths safely. The best trail running shoe brands include Brooks, Salomon, Altra, Saucony, and Hoka One One.

Hiking Shoes & Boots
Unless you're taking on a particularly difficult and lengthy hike, low-cut hiking shoes are great for most trail trekkers. Choose a supportive, lightweight pair with great grip and breathability. Bonus points for durability that protect your feet from sticks and rocks on the trail. Choose hiking boots if you need extra ankle support.

What are the best hiking shoes?
Finding a pair of hiking shoes that fits matters more than choosing a particular brand or style, but Merrell, Vasque, Danner, and Keen all make quality hiking shoes and boots.

Walking Shoes
Everyday walking shoes that allow your foot to easily roll from heel to toe can increase your comfort and cushion your foot for long walks.

What are the best walking shoes for men?
If you have flat feet, choose a pair of walking shoes that cup the heel, offer arch support and have plenty of room in the toe box. If your arches are high, choose shoes with a rigid shank for stability, ample ankle padding, and a spacious toe box.

Cross Training Shoes
Want a do-it-all shoe for gym workouts and beyond? Choose a cross-training shoe with a flatter, more flexible sole to provide stability, reinforced heels for protection, and extra grip. Designed for both cardio and weightlifting pursuits, cross training shoes are perfect CrossFit shoes too.

What are cross-training shoes?
Hybrid training is exploding and with it the need for shoes that do everything. Wear cross training shoes for workouts like CrossFit or boot camps that include exercises like squats, cleans, rope climbs, sprints and box jumps.

Court Shoes
Court shoes protect and cushion your feet during sports, whether you're playing tennis, basketball or volleyball. Tennis shoes offer more lateral support than for running side to side while basketball shoes support the foot during forward motion. Volleyball shoes also offer lateral stability for moving side to side to set the ball and return serves.