Reviewing Shoes & Apparel (Part 2 with Jake Boly)

This week we have Jake Boly. He is a strength coach and holds a B.S in Exercise Science and M.S. in Sports Science. He was the first employee at Barbend and helped build out their content catalog for a number of years. These days, he’s building “That Fit Friend,” which is focused on reviewing workout shoes and apparel. Show Notes: (0:05) Your time is split in several different ways. Can you explain your various roles and how much time you are spending on each of them? (3:20) How is “That Fit Friend” different from most other review sites in the shoe/apparel space? (12:36) How many shoes are in your workout rotation? Can you go over some of your personal favorites? (15:53) Let’s say I’m someone that wants a good all-around shoe to work out at home with. I do a little bit of everything – CrossFit, powerlifting, HIIT, and bodybuilding type workouts. I only want to buy one pair of shoes. What would you advise me to get? (17:22) Who makes better workout shoes? Nike or Reebok? (18:49) You’ve been reviewing gear for several years. Has there been much change or evolution since you’ve started? (21:20) What are some of the most overrated shoes you’ve ever tested out? (24:11) Buy once, cry once is something we say a lot in the home gym space. Is that something you’d recommend when purchasing workout apparel? (26:12) You started your entrepreneurial journey back in 2020. What have been the biggest challenges you’ve faced since going all-in? (28:00) Any predictions for the shoe industry in the next five years? Follow Jake Boly and check out some articles: Instagram YouTube Website Best Cross Training Shoes 2022 Ten Thousand Gear Reviews Shoe Guides More Info: Stay in the loop by subscribing to our newsletter Add your comments to the YouTube video If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to check out: #16 Rogue or REP with Cost in Mind? (Part 1 with Joe Gray) Preacher Pad Invention, Predicting the Future, and More with GGL Rack Hardware, Benefits of Home Gym, Strongman Advice, and More with The Kurt Locker #15 Programming, Tech, Personal Preferences, and Surplus Strength! Not Good Enough for the Year-End Summary w Guest Dylan Tellam