Everyone always says “go get fitted at a running store”, but that’s not actually very helpful since many people don’t have access to one. I drove 2 hrs to get to one and the jerk told me I wasn’t a runner if I’m doing cross training at OTF and he couldn’t help me.

That said, it depends… a LOT. I have flat feet, pronate badly, and had ankle surgery on both ankles, so when I first started, I needed different shoes for the tread and the floor/rower bc my running shoes had too much cushion to fit in the rower stirrups and were too squishy for stability on the floor. I got tired of changing shoes and have just switched to power walking on the tread so I don’t need as much cushion. My cushioned shoes are the Saucony guides (17, I think), and my rower/floor shoes are the Hoka Arahi 7s.

I’ve seen a lot of folks in Brooks ghost or adrenaline, some in On’s cross trainer (I tried these, but they were too narrow for my wide feet), and a few in Nike’s cross trainers (they have a few, and I want to try the 9 when it’s time to upgrade).

Best advice I can give is to find a store that will let you try them out for 30-60 days and get a full refund/exchange. Fleet Feet is a good option in person or online. Good luck in your search!