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.

adidas Predator Elite FG Core Black Iron Metallic Lucid Lemon (GS)

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$102$108 incl.

Nike Zoom Mercurial Vapor 16 Academy TF Kylian Mbappé Melon Tint (GS)

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$90$97 incl.

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Nike Kybrid S2 Tie Dye USA (GS)

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$160$170 incl.

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adidas F50 League Mid-Cut FG/MG Purple Rush Cloud White Lucid Lemon (GS)

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$99$106 incl.

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Under Armour Lockdown 5 Black Metallic Gold (GS)

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$39$46 incl.

adidas D.O.N. Issue #7 Lime Burst (GS)

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$100$107 incl.

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Jordan Luka 4 Gone Fishing (GS)

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$107$114 incl.

Nike LeBron 15 Graffiti (GS)

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$173$183 incl.

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Nike Mercurial Vapor 16 Club FG Mad Energy Pack (GS)

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$25$32 incl.

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Nike Phantom 6 Low Club MG Shadow Pack (GS)

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$49$56 incl.

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Nike Star Runner 5 Summit White Black White (GS)

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$91$98 incl.

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Nike SB Check Canvas Light Bone White (GS)

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$59$66 incl.

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adidas F50 Elite Laceless FG Solar Pack (GS)

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$186$198 incl.

Nike Mercurial Superfly 9 Club KM FG/MG Baltic Blue White (GS)

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$106$113 incl.

Nike SB Malor Wheat Deep Night Velvet Brown (GS)

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$75$82 incl.

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Jordan 37 Black University Red Dark Grey Metallic Gold (GS)

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$167$177 incl.

Nike Kobe 11 EM Low Green Snake (GS)

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$458$485 incl.

Nike SB Day One (Kid's) Sand Drift Court Blue Black (GS)

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$70$77 incl.

Nike Zoom Flight 2 Smoke Grey Lemon Twist (GS)

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$125$133 incl.

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Jordan Zion 1 Noah (GS)

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$115$122 incl.

Nike Zoom Freak 1 Soul Glo (GS)

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$207$219 incl.

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Jordan Zion 1 Planet Z (GS)

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$120$127 incl.

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Nike PG 3 NASA 50th (GS)

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$250$265 incl.

Under Armour Curry 2 Retro Double Bang (GS)

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$209$222 incl.

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Puma Inverse Rev Warm White Archive Gold (GS)

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$59$66 incl.

Jordan XXXIV Infrared 23 (GS)

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$121$128 incl.

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Nike Kyrie 5 Rokit (GS)

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$212$225 incl.

Nike Kyrie 6 Enlightenment (GS)

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$99$106 incl.

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Hoka One One Clifton 9 Cantaloupe White (GS)

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$65$72 incl.

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Nike Court Zoom Vapor X White Volt (GS)

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$107$113 incl.

Nike React Pegasus Trail 5 Black Wolf Grey Anthracite (GS)

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$85$92 incl.

Nike Zoom Freak 5 All-Star (GS)

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$103$109 incl.

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Nike Hyperdiamond 4 Keystone Laser Fuchsia Hot Punch Black White (GS)

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$54$61 incl.

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Nike LeBron 18 Black Crimson Volt (GS)

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$98$105 incl.

adidas Predator Elite FG Cloud White Core Black Lucid Lemon (GS)

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$132$140 incl.

adidas Predator Elite Laceless FG Cloud White Lucid Pink Lucid Lemon (GS)

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$143$153 incl.

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New Balance Furon V8 Team Junior TF White Energy Red Black (PS/GS)

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$97$104 incl.

adidas F50 League FG/MG Cloud White Core Black Solar Yellow (Kids)

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$135$143 incl.

Timberland 6" Boot NBA Knicks (GS)

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Nike Kobe 8 Pit Viper (GS)

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