There are only a few brands I trust with gym footwear — NOBULL is one of them.

Best known for its strength-training shoes, the brand offers various lightweight options and hybrid styles for multiple training needs. Personally, I’m a fan of all the available colors the sneakers come in, which offer lots of options to showcase your style.

I recently tested the Drive 2 and put them through three sections of gym training: a HIIT workout, an elliptical workout and a core workout.

The shoes held up well through each gym session, providing supportive cushioning that kept my joints from aching once my workout was through. 

The shoes are breathable with a reinforced mesh that keep your feet from overheating, while their compression-molded EVA foam midsole offers support as you move. Along with my workout, I wore these on my commute home, and my feet remained comfortable.

Weight: 7.9 ounces (women’s size 8.5) | Drop: 4 mm | Stack height: 23 mm heel / 19 mm forefoot | Upper: Engineered mesh | Midsole: High-resilience EVA blend | Outsole: Multi-directional rubber tread | Fit: True to size

The Outwork Flex is your pick for strength training and lifting. It’s built to reduce wobble, keeping you stable as you move through your day.

They feature a grippy outsole to prevent slipping on uneven surfaces, making them ideal for lifters who need that extra bit of support so their feet don’t give out after a long training session.

The fabric is flexible, contouring to the foot for a more comfortable fit. They’re durable too, according to the brand, so they can last through hundreds of training sessions without needing to be replaced.

Specs: Weight: 10.1 ounces (women’s size 8.5) | Drop: 4 mm | Stack height: 16 mm heel / 12 mm forefoot | Upper: Abrasion-resistant spacer mesh with 3D print | Midsole: Stability-tuned EVA | Outsole: Rubber with herringbone tread | Fit: True to size

As someone who’s always on the go, NOBULL shoes have become my go-to. If you’re on the hunt for a quality pair of gym shoes, built for strength training and daily cardio, you won’t be disappointed. It’s become one of my favorite brands.

This article was written by Nishka Dhawan, Commerce Reporter for the New York Post. Nishka reports on the latest tech launches, innovations and trends to separate the best new products from the “AI slop.” Taking the latest technology for a spin, Nishka tests home appliances and tech products that actually improve your life, from vacuums to headphones to gaming gadgets and more – all while finding the best deals and lowest prices. Before joining The Post in 2026, her work appeared in Rolling Stone, ABC, NBC Select, Reviewed and Digital Trends.