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Here’s a sharp looking new colorway of the Nike MetconSF – Seaweed/Light British Tan/Green Spark/Black
What’s the Nike MetconSF?
It’s the first all-terrain Nike Metcon shoe.
This shoe repels mud for superior grip and it even has water draining ports to keep your weight down.
Do they work?
Yep – absolutely they do – we know because we tested them.
But there is more to the shoe than just those crazy deep lugs on the boot-like outsole.
The Nike MEtconSF is made from materials that won’t absorb water.
That means when your feet inevitably do get waterlogged – on your mud run or obstacle course race – you’ll shed the extra water weight as quickly as possible.
The upper, insole, and midsole are all made from non-absorbent materials.
But, there’s more.
See that high elastic leg opening?
That’s called a gaiter – and it is there to keep debris out of your shoe – for when you step into the swampy mud.
There’s no traditional laces either.
That means no soggy, muddy laces.
Instead, you get Nike’s innovative speed-lacing system.
You can adjust the fit and feel on the fly at unprecedented speed.
There’s also a hand little pocket to tuck the pull tab away in.
A shoe that is meant to be immersed needs to have a draining system.
The Nike MetconSF has drain ports in the outsole.
You’ll push out water with every step -to prevent excess water weight.
This Metcon shoe also has a boot-like super deep tread.
Why? That’s anti-clogging rubber that also uses a unique spacing of the outsole lugs to provide traction.
Shown: Seaweed/Light British Tan/Green Spark/Black
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Let’s take a look at the Nike Metcon 8 Premium. This is the Women’s version, and available from Rogue Fitness. Metcon 8 is in many ways similar to Metcon 7—they both use Nike React foam, they have a wide, flat heel, a rubber outsole, flexible forefoot, and a heel clip. But there are also some noticeable improvements. It is perfect for lifters, athletes who do cross-training, have wider feet, and want to customize their shoes. From Rogue Fitness – The Nike Metcon 8 Premium: Nike Metcon 8 Premium – Women’s – Overview Metcon 8 is the go-to model for training and relies on a lighter, more breathable upper than the earlier iteration. What differs it from the earlier version? Metcon 7 has a chainlike mesh, while Metcon 8 has textured synthetic overlays to keep your feet cool while ensuring durability. While Metcon 7 has a Velcro tab on the top and bottom of the tongue, Metcon 8 has it only on the top. Metcon 7 has a mid-foot rope guard that adds extra grip during climbs, while Metcon 8 has [Read more …]
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The Nike Free X Metcon 2 is a great cross training shoe – that works well for running too. It’s part of Nike’s “Free” line – and that means that it is meant to replicate the barefoot running experience. Let’s take a look at how it does that – while we show you the new styles. Like the Texas Longhorns? Then “Black/Iron Grey/White/Desert Orange” is your style. Here’s the removable insole – you can see the Texas longhorns steer. It looks pretty good – but few people will see that – as it is inside the shoe. Fan of the NFL? Here’s the Pittsburgh Steelers version of the Free x Metcon 2. The yellow and black are a unique look for this shoe. Here’s the “top down” view. We also have the Georgia Bulldogs. Bad news for Ohio State fans – that colorway sold out within days – so these are no longer available. That’s a hint too that these are all limited runs – if you like them – get them now. Fans of Tom Brady and crew will [Read more …]
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Let’s review the best CrossFit shoes for 2022. We’ve compared all the major cross training shoes that have released in 2021 (and now in 2022) to see which is the best for functional fitness, and CrossFit style WOD workouts. Based on our in-depth testing, we believe the Nike Metcon 6 is the best CrossFit shoe for 2022. But, as with many things, whether or not it is the right shoe for you depends on a few factors. In this article, we’ll give you all the pros and cons of the best shoes – and help you decide which is perfect for you. What are the contenders? We’ve extensively tested all of these major brands, and we’re ready to speak on this topic. Here are the top CrossFit shoes for the year 2022, ranked in order: Want to deep-dive on each shoe? Continue reading, and we’ll talk about how we tested – and what we found out. Best CrossFit Shoes for 2022 – Criteria What’s a CrossFit shoe? To be clear, nobody can market a “CrossFit” shoe without approval from CrossFit [Read more …]