According to theAmerican Podiatric Medical Association,your feet and ankles require different types of support for different activities.

On the other hand, lightweight options may make you feel faster.

For hiking, running, and indoor cardio workouts, you’ll likely want shoes that support forward motion.

woman’s workout shoes.

For an outdoor boot camp or HIIT workout, reach for shoes that are flat with medium tread.

For example, an agility exercise that requires you to change direction."

woman stretching for running,

woman working out in studio