What’s up, fellow Obsessives?

Hell Week signage is back up in my studio (and maybe yours, too!) I’m excited for next month and definitely thinking about doing every workout again this year, but wondering how I might be able to take it to the next level. Any suggestions?

— Kevin

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A few weeks ago, I started to really feeling like my shoes didn’t have enough cushion to keep pounding away on the tread. My knees were hurting more than they usually do and so was my back.

So I looked up a model of Saucony with more cushion and checked with the OTF Reddit to make sure they fit in the rower straps. Someone on there confirmed they did.

The good news: My new pair of shoes are a dream on the treadmill and floor.

The bad: They definitely do not fit in the rower straps.

So now I’m living in a world where I’m bringing two pairs of shoes to OTF and switching midway through … something that wasn’t an option during yesterday’s run-row. Let’s just say those three all-outs were interesting.

If you’re wondering, the shoes I’m using are Saucony Men’s Ride, Size 13. They don’t have an overwhelming amount of cushion but the flare out in the heel makes it too wide to stick in the rower cups.

It’s frustrating to have to change shoes, but it turns out I’m not alone. Someone posted about the same problem on OTF Reddit this week and many people change shoes mid-workout.

Shoes can definitely change your enjoyment of an Orangetheory workout. Anyone have any thoughts or suggestions when it comes to your favorite footwear?

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