La Sportiva OxyGym

Pay attention, gym rats! The days of sour, funky, repugnant climbing shoes are over. Not only are these mid-performance shoes machine-washable (throw ‘em in with regular detergent and then air dry, they won’t shrink, stretch, or change shape), but they’re also designed with sweaty, stinky feet in mind. The upper is three layers: a perforated outer for breathability, microfiber in the middle for structure, and a wicking fabric that’s lined with silver to prevent smell and keep you dry. These shoes were also easy to wear for entire two-hour gym sessions, thanks to a flat (read: very little downturn) design, a stiff, supportive 1.8mm midsole, 5 millimeters of rubber on the sole, and a slightly asymmetric toe. If you do want to take these on and off constantly, two hook-and-loop Velcro closures made them easy on–easy off, and it was quick and simple to dial in the fit every time. Also available in a women’s-specific version.