if it's sideline cheer then I suggest going with a shoe made for outdoor wear such as Nfinity rivals or varsity shoes that are made to withstand the outdoors. a lot of cheerleaders complain about how their shoes are falling apart and are dirty yet they're wearing shoes made for competitive cheer, so made sure if you are doing sideline cheer that you buy shoes meant for that. you don't "need" to but it'll save your money.

if it's competitive I'd suggest Nfinity evolution, Nfinity Vengeance, and Nfinity flytes. I liked my Nfinity Beasts too because of the ankle support but I felt it was hard to point my toes in jumps and air positions. I'm big into Nfinity if you couldn't tell

if you're looking for a less expensive option to Nfinity or Varsity, a base on my team who is also a tumbler always recommends her Rebel Athletics Ruthless.

nfinity is where it's at. nike has some good shoes that aren't necessarily cheer. i used the nfinity evolutions for stunt, and the rivals when i was on sideline. avoid the vengeance since you're a back spot. when i initially couldn't afford the nfinitys for sideline, i wore some cute but clunky nike volleyball shoes. you'll want something light but with a good grip!

Does your squad not pick the shoes?i

Nifinity’s to start off then Rebel. I have Rebel Ruthless ones

I love Nfinity shoes! Varsity is also a good brand! At our gym a lot of people have the Nfinity Flyte shoes and they have held up pretty good for me though I'm not a base, I do a lot of tumbling.

11 YEARS? i've never heard of cheer shoes lasting that long. i like the nfinity flyte, they're really light weight and it's easy for your bases to get a good grip since the material is so thin.

as long as you take care of your nfinity's (don't wear them outside), they shouldn't break down really fast.

The adidas triple cheer shoes are great - I think they’re a good kid between something flexible like nfinities but they have more use outside of cheer, durable enough to wear to the gym

nfinity vengeance are my go-to

I have varsity Aeros, pretty lightweight, I like them.

Nfinity shoes are my go to, my whole cheer team uses them. They're a bit dearer but definitely worth it.

I'm also amazed that your shoes lasted so long!!

wow air force ones must be really heavy. i really like either the kaepa stellarlyte or nfinity evolution. the keapa are studier (offer more support but are also slightly heavier) and cheaper. The nfinity are lighter, may offer slightly less support, and are more expensive. i have worn both and loved them and do currently wear the nfinity evolution but have only tried them on spring floor. definitely don’t get the nfinity evolution if it’s not spring floor.

the nfinity evolution or vengeance are the best. vengeance makes it feel like you’re wearing socks so you’re lighter but doesn’t give much support but the evolutions are supportive but a bit heavier.

rebel Revolution or Nfinity beast.

Nfinity vengeance

It also depends on what floor your practicing on and what position. As a flyer practicing mostly on hard floor, I love my Rebel Ruthless shoes. They are lighter than kaepas but still offer more support than Nfinity vengeance/flyte. If you only practice/compete on spring floor and want the lightest shoe out there then you should go for Nfinity. But if you sometimes practice on hard floor do not pick Nfinity. It’s literally just socks in a shoe package, and it will ruin your knees and joints in the long run.

hey doll!! if you don’t want to spend the full price please look on the groups on Facebook, people are always selling black cheer shoes for cheaper (unused & still in the box) Xx

TriXstar shoes are an affordable option. They're an Australian brand that ship to multiple countries. They're quite long-lasting, and a lot of teams seem to be choosing them over the Night Flytes these days.

I'd go to Omni cheer. They have a GK for $62 and a chasse for 45. Since you aren't tumbling, these should be totally fine.

I got a pair of Rebel shoes for my daughter off of poshmark for $25. They're out there! Just look around for lightly used shoes! The quality is worth it.

check facebook marketplace! That’s where I got my backup pair of cheer shoes, and they were nowhere near as expensive as the retail price. 

I have pretty wide feet. I find Nfinity most comfortable. I do size up half a size just to get a little extra width but I don't fly or tumble so that doesn't trouble me so much.

My daughter has worn varsity, rebel, and nfinity, and nfinity is by far the most comfortable for wider feet. She likes the flytes the most, but lots of people like other styles.

Nfinity are the best and so comfortable

Nfinity is a good brand. They wide sizes

I don't have this issue so I don't know first hand but I've heard good things about Rebels Ruthless Cheer shoes.

Definitely the first. As a coach going through tryouts right now, I wouldn’t even notice they weren’t cheer shoes right away. The others would stick out to me

Try them out. See if you can jump, tumble, and move in them without pain or other problems. I feel like the first one would be the best option, but it depends on comfort.

If there's any chance you may fly, DO NOT wear the shoes in the second or third photo. Those little holes are a great way to break a base's finger.

Ones with the smoothest bottom would be best, particularly if you may fly. Color really isn’t important.

If you're a flyer use the flattest shoes you have. If not, whatever you are most comfortable in doing jumps/tumbling..

Nfinity Flytes are a great flyer shoe (coming from a base)! I would say they work very well for narrow feet.

Rebel and nfinity are like the best options. Little pricey but last years and are perfect for cheer

My daughter is a flyer, teeny tiny for her age with narrow feet. She wears nfinity

No limit vro is always my first choice

Stay away from nfinity. At this point they're a gimmick. The flutes are possibly the worst I've worn

If you're on a budget, try the Ion shoes from Omnicheer, they run narrow. I do recommend going up a half to a full size as, like most cheer shoes, they run small.

Hmmm I always use ChatGPT when in doubt.

Love Brooks. Personally I like a balance of stability and comfort (Hokas and others like it have too much padding in my opinion) so Brooks running shoes are a great rec for me. Either way 9+ hours of coaching is brutal, stay hydrated and get off your feet as much as possible!!

Durability - Matflex

Grip - Aggressor

Feel - EX-EO

Looks - Spartan Combat Yianni’s

Overall Performance - black Nike SpeedSweep, and here’s why: if you step onto the mat wearing those, you have already mentally broken your opponent. They’ve got you pegged as a complete psychopath who would rather be out there barefoot. Nothing they do can weaken you mentally since you’ve demonstrated that you have the temperament of a brick.

I liked ASICS as they fit better for my wide foot. And it had to be split sole.

Adidas and Nikes always ran narrow for me. Best you can do is order online from Amazon for easy returns to try different ones on. Went to Academy to get some for my son and they only had 2 different styles to pick from.

Correct Answer: you’re all idiots if you’re getting into heated arguments over shoes. I don’t understand the new focus on shoes amongst my wrestlers. They are basically a fashion accessory… they’re all basically the same when it comes to performance. I have over a dozen pairs that I’ve received for free. Some I like better than others, but when it comes down to whether or not they make any difference in a match the answer is absolutely not.

Go for Kivaj-KB22 if you are looking for something new, lightweight.

Anything from Nike, ASICS, or Adidas is more than good enough. It just comes down to personal preference and fit after that. I personally prefer Adidas because I like the feel and the look, and they run killer sales from time to time. Just on looks though, I think the ASICS neon yellow split elite is on top right now, followed by a well done Ex-Eo colorway.

Anything from the wrestling only brands is going to be over priced and lacking in quality assurance/control.