cross-trainers

Multipurpose athletic shoes

Cross-trainers are athletic shoes designed for versatility across multiple activities—running, weightlifting, aerobics, court sports.

They offer a balance of cushioning, stability, and flexibility rather than specializing in any one movement: I wear my cross-trainers to the gym since I never know what I'll end up doing.

The term also applies to people who cross-train, practicing multiple sports or exercises to build overall fitness.

sports

basketball

Team sport with hoops

running · cycling · racquetball · badminton · handball · hockey · recreational · multisport · triathlon · HIIT

footwear

sneakers

Casual athletic footwear

sole · cushioning · insole · midsole · outsole · mesh · tongue · padding · toecap · eyelet

versatility

all-purpose

Suitable for everything

multifunctional · everyday · casual · athleisure · hybrid · transition · variety · all-around

gym

treadmill

Motorized walking platform

cardio · reps · sets · workout · exercise · fitness · routine · squats · lunges · agility

Categories
Opposites
specialization

cross-trainersrunning shoes

Footwear for athletic movement

marathon shoes · racing flats · cleats · cycling shoes · basketball shoes

formality/athletic purpose

cross-trainersdress shoes

Elegant footwear for occasions

high heels · formal shoes · oxfords · loafers · wingtips

Family

train, cross, training, trained, trainer, trains, untrained, trainers, retraining

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G