Our Favorite Fitness Products of 2014

If your training program requires a lot of versatility like mine, the New Balance Minimus 20 ($110) is the shoe for you. This shoe is perfect for strength-training workouts in the gym because it provides a stable platform for resistance training, plus a ton of lateral ankle stability for those balance-training moves.

They're comfortable, lightweight, and perfect for warm-ups, interval runs, stair-climbing workouts, or even outdoor beach cruising on my bike. Plus, if you like a shoe that makes a statement and gets heads to turn, this is a perfect fit! I can wear them on a weekend with cute shorts and be comfortable, functional, and stylish.

—AR