• Reebok, Nike, Adidas, Puma and Asics are all popular brands of gym shoes.Yagi Studio/Photodisc/Getty Images
  
  Good quality gym shoes should have a balance of comfort, support and style. Some of the most popular brands of gym shoes are Nike, Adidas, Reebok, Asics and Puma. Gym shoes usually come designed for a certain sport, such as track, basketball, soccer or football.
  
  

Nike

• Nike was created in 1972 with Bill Bowerman as a co-founder. His vision was to create a line of athletic apparel that would allow athletes to reach their highest potential. Nike makes shoes designed for those who play football, basketball, golf, soccer, run track and cycle. Their bestselling products include the Nike Air Max, the Nike Lunar Glide and the Nike Musique women's running shoes.
  
  

Adidas

• Performance, integrity, passion and diversity are values the Adidas brand tries to uphold. They use sustainable materials to promote eco-friendly shoe production. Their shoes cater to runners and those who play basketball, football, soccer, golf, baseball, tennis and lacrosse. The brand features a wide selection of different gym shoes. Their most popular selling shoes include the oiginal Superstar 2.0 for men and the Commander Lite Tim Duncan sneakers for women.
  
  

Reebok

• Reebok is a sports lifestyle merchandiser. They design their sportswear with not only the professional athlete in mind but also the occassional runner and the kid on the playground. They have shoes specifically designed for football, baseball, hockey, lacrosse, tennis, soccer and running. Their best sellers include the Zig Pulse sneakers for women and the RunTone Action for men.
  
  

Asics

• Asics is a company that promotes a sound mind in a sound body. The company has a research facility in Kobe, Japan, that tries to improve upon athletic apparel, so athletes can perform to the best of their abilities. They have shoes designed specifically for those who play volleyball, basketball, wrestle, run track, cheer or play field sports. Each sport is broken down into categories, so each shoe can be tailor-made to fit the athlete as best as possible. For example, runners can choose from shoes geared toward sprinting, middle distance, long distance, field, cross country and racing. This allows the athlete to choose the best pair of shoes for his specific needs.
  
  

Puma

• Puma brand sneakers are designed for a variety of sports. Some of those sports include soccer, running, sailing, golf, motor sports and cricket. Puma is the official supplier to five of the national European soccer teams. They are also the official sport and lifestyle shoe povider for the U.S. Women's Professional Soccer League. One of their best-selling pairs of sneakers for men is the V3.10 soccer cleats. For women, one of the best sellers is the Powercat 2.10.