Performance

Performance footwear started out as specialized trainers for mid-20th-century athletes and quickly shifted into purpose-built models for competition and training, as well as fashionable sneakers that could be worn as a show. Performance shoes are designed to focus on measurable outcomes, like traction for quick direction changes, energy return for repeated strides, and breathability for managing the heat. Teams and coaches always lean towards performance models because they tend to offer the most support and comfort.

You’ll find wide choice of shoes for performance here, including the Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low Protro and Salomon XT-6 Gore-Tex. If you’re looking for a performance shoe with traction, check out pairs with a patterned rubber sole that grips the surface to reduce slips and improve push-off for quicker direction changes. If you need something with a bit more stability, take a look at the pairs with stiffer midsoles or medial posts that will limit how much roll you get and keep your foot firmly in place.

Performance trainers can be paired with an array of other clothing, including things like slim technical pants found in the apparel section, or you can throw on a lightweight nylon jacket to protect yourself from any harsh winds. If you’re one of those trail runners who likes to get lost in the mountains, grab a digital watch with GPS included, like a Casio Smartwatch or something similar.

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Nike KD 4 Weatherman (2024)

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$156$167 incl.

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Jordan 40 Chicago

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$114$121 incl.

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Nike SB Dunk Low Pro Black Gum

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$59$66 incl.

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Nike SB Zoom Air Paul Rodriguez 1 Dodgers

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$78$85 incl.

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Nike Air Zoom Pegasus Premium Pale Ivory Jade Horizon

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$143$152 incl.

$Salomon XT-6 Gore-Tex Aspargus Green Tea$

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Salomon XT-6 Gore-Tex Aspargus Green Tea

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$178$189 incl.

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Nike Free Metcon 6 Platinum Tint (Women's)

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$57$64 incl.

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Nike SB Dunk Low Verdy Visty

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$185$200 incl.

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Nike Kobe 8 Protro Wolf Grey

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$129$138 incl.

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Nike SB Dunk Low Pro QS Neckface

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$193$208 incl.

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Salomon XT-6 Coyote Brown Sahara Sun

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$164$174 incl.

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Nike SB Zoom Air Paul Rodriguez 1 Black Gum

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$89$96 incl.

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Nike Zoom Hyperflight Varsity Red

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$62$69 incl.

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adidas Harden Vol. 10 Pink Lemonade

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$59$66 incl.

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Nike Ja 3 Scratch 3.0 (GS)

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$175$187 incl.

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Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2K4 All-Star (2026)

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$113$120 incl.

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adidas AE 2 Alphadawg

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$41$48 incl.

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Nike Kobe 8 Protro Radiant Emerald

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$100$107 incl.

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Nike Air Zoom Pegasus Premium Running is Mental

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$124$131 incl.

Li-Ning Way of Wade 12 Family Love

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$268$287 incl.

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Nike Ja 2 Swarovski Scratch Black Label

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$148$157 incl.

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Nike SB Dunk Low Yuto Horigome

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$190$205 incl.

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Nike KD 18 TB White

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$66$73 incl.

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adidas Ultra Boost 5X Black

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$73$80 incl.

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Nike SB Dunk High Sweet Tooth Candy Corn

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$81$88 incl.

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Nike Zoom Fly 6 Black Smoke Grey

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$55$62 incl.

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Nike Kobe 4 Protro Draft Day Pack Los Angeles Clippers (Pick 7) (Opened Packaging)

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$150$159 incl.

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Nike Kobe 4 Protro FC Barcelona Team Gold

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$155$164 incl.

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Nike Vomero Premium Melitta Baumeister (Women's)

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$195$211 incl.

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Nike Book 1 Sedona

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$64$71 incl.

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Nike SB Dunk Low Run The Jewels

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$117$125 incl.

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Salomon XT-4 OG Black Silver Metallic

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$129$137 incl.

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Nike Kobe 5 Protro Bruce Lee

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$440$475 incl.

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Nike GT Future Hyper Pink

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$117$124 incl.

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Nike Ja 4 Jaws (GS)

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$148$158 incl.

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Nike Ja 3 Swarovski Warning Label

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$280$300 incl.

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adidas Adizero Select 3.0 Low Lucid Pink Preloved Lime

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$104$111 incl.

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Nike Kobe 4 Protro Draft Day Pack Boston Celtics (Pick 6) (Opened Packaging)

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$140$148 incl.

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Nike Free Metcon 5 Smoke Grey

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$45$52 incl.

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Jordan 1 Low TD Cleat White Grey Fog

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$56$63 incl.

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