Nike Savaleos New Weightlifting Shoe – First Look

Here’s the brand-new Nike Metcon 7. The all-new Metcon 7 is finally here to bring excitement to CrossFit fitness enthusiasts everywhere. It comes in different styles and colorways so you can enjoy your rope climb, heavy clean and jerk, 400-meter sprint, and handstand push-ups in style. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Nike Metcon 7 – Overview The Nike Metcon debuted in 2015 and has evolved as a cross-training shoe in many different ways, but two things are consistent: its excellent stability and durability for functional movement. The line has changed based on feedback from athletes and workout variations. The Metcon family has to keep changing to cater workouts with movements centered on endurance, power, speed, and strength to make sure there’s a Metcon for every athlete. Not only can you choose a particular Metcon for your workout, but you can also choose the colors that suit your personality. Here are some of them! Nike Metcon 7 Mat Fraser The Nike Metcon 7 Mat Fraser is the Champ’s 4th Personal Edition release and is [Read more …]

Nike has released a new colorway of the Nike React Metcon Cross Trainer for Men : Seaweed/Green Spark/Vintage Green. Ok, it’s technically style: BQ6044-323. But, no matter what you call it, we think it looks pretty slick. What’s the big benefit of the Nike React Metcon shoe? It’s right in the name – REACT. As in React foam cushioning – you know – Nike’s groundbreaking energy return foam cushioning system. That’s right – every footstep gives you energy back with React foam. But you’ll notice this is a Cross Trainer shoe. Unlike the Nike React running shoes there’s a lot less React foam. That’s because React foam is springy and bouncing – but it is not very tough. And Cross Trainers for the CrossFit WOD, Functional Fitness, and HIIT training need to be built like a tank. So in this shoe the React foam is in the drop-in midsole – which you can’t see – because it is inside the shoe. The outsole (the part that touches the ground, basically) is made from tough rubber – for maximum traction and [Read more …]

Here’s the newest color option of the Nike Romaleos 4 SE from Nike. The Nike Romaleos family is known for two things – strength and stability. These are Olympic weightlifting shoes that are heavier, with a flat sole and midfoot straps for a tight fit. They enable you to push into the floor with less effort, producing more power throughout a lift. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: Nike Romaleos 4 – Video Review on our YouTube Channel Why read when you can watch? Check out this video from our YouTube channel: Here’s our earlier hands-on review of the Rom 4: Nike Romaleos 4 SE – Overview The upper of Nike Romaleos 4 SE is made mainly from a woven type of fabric that is solid but flexible. The material is a bit hard and needs a little time to break-in, and when it does, it becomes comfortable. The toebox of the shoe arches nicely for split jerks without curving easily. The Nike Romaleos 4 SE highlights a broad, flat base and a supportive foundation. [Read more …]