Shoe Guide

We are often asked “what’s the best shoes for parkour?” The answer is, “it depends.” Most street running shoes will work well enough. Avoid trail running shoes! Here’s some things to look for when it comes to parkour shoes.

Grip/Tread:
Find shoes with a lot of surface area that comes in contact with the ground. Stick with rubber and avoid foam bottoms!

Flexibility/Minimalist:
Try and find shoes that allow the shoe to be flexible and allow you to 'feel’ the ground. Avoid shoes that are too stiff (unless they can be worn in).

Cushion:
Too much cushion can hinder learning proper form and create bad habits and also not allow you to “feel’ the ground as we mentioned before.

Comfort:
Find a shoe that’s comfortable for you! You don’t want to constantly think about how uncomfortable your feet are while you train.

Note: Most shoes have a wear in period (1-2 weeks) for grip and shoe flexibility to really shine.

Staff Recommended Shoes

Here’s a list of shoes that have been recommended by practitioners in the local and global parkour community.