Reebok Flexagon Energy TR 4

The Flexagon Energy TR 4 is a dependable budget cross-trainer for steady, mixed classes. If you want a cushioned, flexible shoe that bends naturally through dance cardio, step and aerobics — and a wide option — this is reliable value at $60.

It's for the dancer who prioritises everyday comfort and durability over spin performance.

Reebok is straight about this and so are we: with a pivot of 6/10, the flat, grippy outsole favours traction over turns. It's a plant-and-step trainer, not a spinner.

For steady footwork, steps and grounded moves it's comfortable and secure. For spin-heavy choreography you'll feel it hold rather than release, so a dance-oriented shoe is a better match.

Grip is modest at 6/10 through a rubber outsole with flex grooves — enough for confident, steady traction across rubber gym floors, carpet and home concrete. It's a versatile everyday-surface range.

That grip serves stable footing more than quick, spinning turns.

Cushioning is a comfortable 7/10, built on an origami-inspired EVA midsole over a ~7 mm drop, giving a light, cushioned ride that flexes with the foot. It's a nicely balanced everyday feel.

It's flagged as knee-friendly, but any knee concern belongs with a doctor or podiatrist, not a shoe review. As a comfort read, the EVA midsole is pleasant and forgiving for steady work.

Offered in standard and wide, so broader feet get a comfortable home. The fit is a flexible, everyday training last that moves with the foot rather than clamping down.

Breathability is a reasonable 7/10 — adequate airflow for an energetic class, though not a standout among the airier shoes here.

Light (lightness 8/10) with a flex-groove rubber outsole and EVA midsole, it's built for flexible, natural motion and dependable everyday use rather than heavy-duty lateral abrasion. A reliable value workhorse for steady classes.

The flexible EVA midsole and grooved outsole feel comfortable quickly, so break-in is minimal. Expect an easy, natural feel early on.

We rate this one spec-based: the score is built from Reebok's specifications and design details — the EVA midsole and flex-groove outsole — rather than a pair we wore or a deep pool of verified class feedback. We'd rather be plain about that.

The spec sheet describes a cushioned, flexible, reliable budget trainer, matching how Reebok positions the Flexagon line. Read our score as an honest design read.

Skip it for spin-heavy dance and sharp lateral work — the flat, grippy outsole (pivot 6/10) and modest stability (6/10) favour traction over turns. Turn-focused studio dancers should pick a more pivot-capable shoe.