Running shoes in the gym are a stability disaster.
Why Not Just Buy the Cheap One?
Cheap cross-trainers (like $40 no-name sneakers) have squishy soles, blow out at forefoot, and offer no lift stability. Metcon 9 has a flat, wide heel, rope grip, and durable mesh.
The Buy-Once Math
A $60 shoe every four months vs $150 for two years of hard use. That's $180 saved plus better lifts and fewer rolled ankles. Buy once, squat forever.