Women's Fitness Shoes, 520

Cushioning

New Mfoam layer cushions dynamic movements.

Flexibility

The H-Flex lets your foot flex naturally.

Grip

Rubber outsole for better traction and durability.

Breathability

Airy mesh lets your feet breathe as you exercise.

Why wear fitness shoes?

Our Sportslab studies show that fitness and sports activities involve many diverse movements, like twists, repeated jumps, squats, and lunges. Our shoes are designed to help you perform without risking an injury. Wearing proper fitness shoes reduces the risk of injury by 20% compared to running shoes.

Drop: height difference between the front and back of the foot

All of our fitness shoes have a 4-mm (0.15”) drop. This 4-mm (0.15”) drop more closely approximates the foot’s natural position (barefoot = no drop).

Multi-directional flexibility

Multi-directional flexibility refers to how well a shoe flexes and twists to support direction changes. Studies have shown that gym activities need 1.7 times more flex and extension than running. Ankle movement depends on the type of exercise or running. That’s why we’ve created multi-directional shoes specifically for the gym.

Ball of the foot support

Why is it important? Proper support for the ball of the foot keeps you balanced when you change direction.

Ball of the foot cushioning

Cushioning is the shoe’s ability to dampen impacts and vibration. The ball of the foot is the main point of impact between the foot and the floor during gym activities and at the heel when running. With excellent cushioning at the ball of the foot, our shoes protect from repeated impacts and stabilize the supporting leg to help you move more smoothly.

Grip and rotation

This shoe’s grip lets you change direction quickly and easily, while the pivot zone has less grip so you can turn and spin easily without putting pressure on your joints. Finding a balance between these two needs is therefore essential. Sensory, mechanical, and biomechanical tests allow us to determine the right level of grip and which part of your foot is in contact with the floor as you pivot.

What’s our approach? Product testing

Our lab used sensors to precisely measure the body’s reactions. But because there’s nothing like real life, all our fitness products are also tested in gyms. Testing allows us to offer high-tech products to everyone at a great price, so you can fully enjoy your fitness activities.

The bonus is no marks on the floor.

The sole is designed to leave no marks on the floor.

Can you run on a treadmill wearing fitness shoes?

Our fitness shoes are tailored to cardio fitness workouts. They can also be used for limited treadmill running. If you want to warm up or cool down before or after a workout on a treadmill, these shoes are the perfect choice. If you only run on a treadmill or outdoors, wearing running shoes is highly recommended.

Are fitness shoes for indoor use only?

Cardio workouts are mainly done at gyms and/or at home. Our shoes are designed for indoor use. Since it’s softer, rubber is suited to indoor use. Using these shoes outdoors causes premature wear. Soles are tested for floors used in gyms or in homes, and rubber is designed to grip better to such surfaces.

Ultra-soft cushioning with Mfoam

Comfort and cushioning are always essential features of fitness shoes. The new Mfoam from Decathlon meets your every need. Both flexible and soft, it’s without a doubt the most high-quality EVA available.