Hello Ladies. I am working hard to bring Turbo Kick to you by January so that you can get yet another flavor to your weekly workout. After trying hard to find the best Zumba shoe, now I am on a misson to find the best Turbo Kick sneak. Here is an article I would like to share to help get you started. If I find a great one, I may just add some Dancesocks to them and use them for Zumba as well! Remember if you have not already, please email me at nefertitizumba@yahoo.com to sign up for the class if you are interested. Also list Monday or Tuesday as a possible day and note a time that may work for you. Write Turbo Kick in the subject line. See you soon!
From Hollykicks.com
This is the question I get asked the most. There are really three things you want to look for when shopping for Turbo Kick shoes.
- Minimal tread. You want to be able to pivot your feet easily. Many running shoes have heavy tread which makes it difficult to pivot on the balls of your feet; therefore causing torque in the knees when twisting. You want your feet to be able to pivot easily beneath you.
- Lateral support. Cross trainers provide lateral support to prevent your ankle from rolling when lunging side to side. Running shoes are typically made for forward and back motion and do not have lateral support. Turbo Kick has a lot of lateral movement, so be sure to read the specs or ask the sales associate about the lateral support of the shoe.
- Shock Absorption. If you are doing Turbo Kick high impact (jumping), you will need a shoe with good shock absorption. There are many shoes that meet the above criteria because of the popularity of dance type fitness classes, but if you are doing a high impact activity it’s crucial to have enough shock absorption. This will help prevent shin splints, knee pain, etc.
Top three picks for Turbo Kick shoes:
- Nike Shox Deliver or Conundrum. My favorites! They are technically running shoes, but they do offer enough lateral support to be safe. The soles have flat circles to make pivoting easy, and the 4 shoxs give great shock absorption. The con – too narrow for some people.
- Nike Free XT. These shoes are advertised specifically for Turbo Kick type activity, offering lateral support, minimal tread with a split sole, and shock absorption. They are a favorite for many people in class. The con – for me they do not have enough shock absorption and they were too narrow in the toe box which causes numbness from squeezing the nerves between the metatarsals. If you get that numb, tingly, painful feeling across your foot, try a shoe with a wider toe box.
- Asics Gel Enthrall. A friend of mine in class has tried just about every shoe on the market in the pursuit of the perfect Turbo Kick shoe and she settled on these. The Nike Shox were too narrow for her, so if you find the Shox too narrow give these a try.
Your shoes are so important, so take your time, try the feel of many different shoes, jump around the store, do some Turbo Kick moves (everyone will be impressed), and find a store with a great return policy. Foot Locker allows you to try the shoes for 30 days to see how they feel with a money back guarantee.
Have you found the perfect Turbo Kick shoe? I’d love to hear about it – leave a comment and share about your happy Turbo Kicking feet!
Also – if you’d like me to be YOUR coach, please click the green bar at the right of the page ———–>
I’d love to stay in touch and help you achieve your fitness goals!
- Minimal tread. You want to be able to pivot your feet easily. Many running shoes have heavy tread which makes it difficult to pivot on the balls of your feet; therefore causing torque in the knees when twisting. You want your feet to be able to pivot easily beneath you.
- Lateral support. Cross trainers provide lateral support to prevent your ankle from rolling when lunging side to side. Running shoes are typically made for forward and back motion and do not have lateral support. Turbo Kick has a lot of lateral movement, so be sure to read the specs or ask the sales associate about the lateral support of the shoe.
- Shock Absorption. If you are doing Turbo Kick high impact (jumping), you will need a shoe with good shock absorption. There are many shoes that meet the above criteria because of the popularity of dance type fitness classes, but if you are doing a high impact activity it’s crucial to have enough shock absorption. This will help prevent shin splints, knee pain, etc.
Chalene Johnson (creator of Turbo Kick) and me wearing the same shoes: Nike Shox Deliver
- Nike Shox Deliver or Conundrum. My favorites! They are technically running shoes, but they do offer enough lateral support to be safe. The soles have flat circles to make pivoting easy, and the 4 shoxs give great shock absorption. The con – too narrow for some people.
- Nike Free XT. These shoes are advertised specifically for Turbo Kick type activity, offering lateral support, minimal tread with a split sole, and shock absorption. They are a favorite for many people in class. The con – for me they do not have enough shock absorption and they were too narrow in the toe box which causes numbness from squeezing the nerves between the metatarsals. If you get that numb, tingly, painful feeling across your foot, try a shoe with a wider toe box.
- Asics Gel Enthrall. A friend of mine in class has tried just about every shoe on the market in the pursuit of the perfect Turbo Kick shoe and she settled on these. The Nike Shox were too narrow for her, so if you find the Shox too narrow give these a try.
Your shoes are so important, so take your time, try the feel of many different shoes, jump around the store, do some Turbo Kick moves (everyone will be impressed), and find a store with a great return policy. Foot Locker allows you to try the shoes for 30 days to see how they feel with a money back guarantee.
Have you found the perfect Turbo Kick shoe? I’d love to hear about it – leave a comment and share about your happy Turbo Kicking feet!
Also – if you’d like me to be YOUR coach, please click the green bar at the right of the page ———–>I’d love to stay in touch and help you achieve your fitness goals!
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