What To Look For
With a Bowflex, a weight training machine that has pulleys and weights that move along fixed paths, you can train your entire body at home. For weight training, you need a flat shoe so that you can get as much force as possible by pushing against the ground. This means that a flat sole is key, and you should avoid a rounded one.
Common Pitfalls
A common mistake people make is to think that running shoes are an all-around exercise shoe. They are not. According to Dr. Lon Kilgore, lifting in running shoes is like "trying to lift while standing on a giant marshmallow." For weight training, you need a flat shoe that lets you really push against the ground to form a solid base and lift you to your full potential.
Where To Buy
You should absolutely buy your shoes in person. This is because comfort is so important when it comes to exercise. If you exercise in the wrong shoe, you could be uncomfortable at best and injure yourself at worst. You should go to somewhere like New Balance or The Finish Line to try on a shoe and make sure it works for you.
Cost
Weight training shoes are inexpensive, since they are very simple. A pair of Chuck Taylors, which are perfect for weight training, cost around $40. You can spend upwards of $100 on Adidas or Werksan specialized shoes, but a downside of these is that you can't wear them in everyday life, like you can with Chucks.
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