10 Gym Bags With Built-In Shoe Compartments That Reviewers and Trainers Swear By

Popflex Cora Backpack ($165)

If you’re often on the go and don’t always like to lug around a gym bag, this Popflex backpack may be a good fit for your lifestyle. Like a regular backpack, it has room for all your essentials, including water bottle pockets on both the inside and outside, plus a laptop sleeve. And anytime you need to change your shoes, you can fit an extra pair in the waterproof compartment at the bottom of the bag.

What reviewers say: “I bought this bag to use as a school backpack and gym bag as well! It did not disappoint. It fit all my books, school supplies, laptop, workout clothes, hygiene products, and the pocket for the shoes is very big!”

Why we love it: You can go completely hands free when you go to the yoga studio too, because there’s an optional strap for a yoga mat.

What’s worth noting: If you wear size 10 sneakers or larger, you may struggle zipping up the shoe compartment.

Additional details: Dimensions: 12.75″ x 16″ x 7.5″ Colorways: 6