Training Shoes

Training shoes for the gym, functional workouts and short runs. On Cloud X and Cloudpulse in women’s and men’s versions – stable during exercises and comfortable throughout your session.

Training shoes at RunColors

This category brings together shoes designed for the gym and functional workouts rather than for covering miles. Compared with running shoes, they have a more stable, wider sole and firmer cushioning, so your foot stays planted during squats, lunges and jumps. Every model comes in women’s and men’s versions.

On Cloud X – for training and short runs

Cloud X is On’s versatile shoe for mixed workouts: it works at the gym, in group classes and for a short warm-up run. You’ll find several generations here (Cloud X 3, Cloud X 4) as well as the Shift version.

On Cloudpulse – for the gym

Cloudpulse is On’s shoe made for strength and functional training. Its stable platform gives you solid footing during weighted exercises and quick changes of direction. Cloudpulse Next is its newer version.

How to choose training shoes

If you combine the gym with one or two short runs a week, go for a versatile model such as Cloud X. If you mostly train with weights, put stability first and choose Cloudpulse. For longer runs, shoes from our Running category are a better fit. Choose the same size as your everyday shoes – your foot shouldn’t slide inside the shoe during lunges.

Training shoes vs running shoes

Running shoes have a tall, soft foam midsole built for forward motion. During exercises on the spot and lateral movements, a sole like that can feel unstable. A training shoe sits lower at the heel and has a wider base, so it holds your foot better when lifting and moving side to side.