Hmm. I’m sure we’ve gotten this question at least a hundred times in the past few months both within our online community and via email.
So, in the interest of making your jump rope journey as pleasant as possible, we’ve compiled this definitive guide to assist you pick the best shoes for jumping for your needs.
In this article, we go through why you need excellent jumping shoes, how to select them correctly, whether it’s OK to go barefoot, and some of our favorite options.
Let’s take a look.
Why Do You Need Good Shoes?
It is crucial to select the proper running shoes.
The shoes you use to jump rope have a significant influence on your experience. The wrong shoes might not only make it difficult to maintain a solid jumping rhythm, but they may also lead to injuries such as shin splints.
When it comes to training and exercise, shoes should accomplish a few goals:
- During exercise, keep your feet safe by wearing proper shoes.
- When you land your foot, they absorb the impact by acting as shock absorbers.
- During exercise, keep your feet comfy.
- When you train, you’ll appear fierce.
Also, running shoes should not be used to force you to alter your biomechanics while exercising.
In general, decent shoes should add to the enjoyment of your jump rope workout.
They should cushion your feet when you leap (both from shock absorption and rope whipping) while also being pleasant to wear.
How to Pick the Best Jump Rope Shoes
There is no such thing as the ideal pair of shoes for rope jumping. However, there is a perfect pair of jump rope shoes for YOU.
To find the shoe that is most suitable for you and your feet, you must first determine what feels best. Later in this post, we’ll share some of our team’s favorite shoes as well as those recommended by our community.
Here’s generally what we look for in a great jump rope shoe:
- Offers good stability
- Offers good ankle support
- Offers good arch support
- Has sufficient cushioning in the midsole
- Doesn’t have deep grooves, an elevated heel, or a platform
- Not ridiculously expensive
- Makes you look badass
Those are the requirements we’re interested in. The majority of shoes will not fulfill all of the criteria, but it’s critical to try to hit as many as possible.
