Found: The Perfect Investment-Worthy Bag at a Major Discount

Maybe we’re nostalgic for the giddiness of fall backpack shopping, but the urge to invest in a new bag hits hard this time of year. While there’s a time, place, and outfit for embracing of-the-moment trends (micro bag, we’re looking at you), it’s easier to justify the purchase of a timeless investment bag you’ll be […]

If you split your workout time between cardio and strength training, you know the struggle of finding a shoe that can do both. Running shoes, with their squishy cushioning, often lack stability for basic lifts, and weightlifting shoes are far too stiff to even think about picking up the pace on a treadmill. The NOBULL Drive Mesh ($139) may be the Goldilocks of cross-training shoes, keeping you comfortable no matter what you have in store for the day.

Known for its flat-soled, grippy weightlifting shoes like the Impact, NOBULL took a leap into more versatile territory with this one, and the Drive Mesh is trusty enough to keep in your gym bag for good.

First impressions

When I first unboxed this shoe, I was pleased with how lightweight it felt in my hands. The foam Pebax (a thermoplastic polymer) cushioning strikes a balance between being substantial but not too hefty, so you get all the comfort without the bulk. And the breezy mesh upper is so thin that you can actually see your socks through it (Don’t worry, it’s subtle enough that it won’t mess with your gym outfit.) It was immediately clear that NOBULL put some serious thought into keeping these shoes light and breathable for all kinds of workouts.