Krumping

Krump stomps put real force through your knees. Thin gel knee pads let you go full power on hard floors without soreness the next day.

You need lateral support and a flat sole for stomps — running shoes with thick cushioning absorb the energy you are trying to put into the floor. Look for cross-trainers or court shoes.

You cannot krump to music coming out of a phone speaker. A compact waterproof speaker takes your practice sessions to a different level whether you are in a gym, a park, or a parking lot.