Nike has dropped some new styles of their excellent Nike Metcon 5 this month.
Here’s “Black/White/Gunsmoke/Black”.
The outsole of the Metcon 5 is flat – for stability in lifting weights. It’s really an indoor gym shoe so there is not a lot of deep tread like you would find on an outdoor running shoe.
The Nike Metcon 5 has a 3d printed haptic upper – which is both tough and breathable at the same time.
The "rope wrap" is back on this version of the Metcon. It’s huge – but that’s OK because it looks good.
From the top you can see the overall layout of these shoes. We should note, they are a bit narrow. You may want to go 1/2 size up from your normal size for width.
The laces have "FlyWire" integrated – this helps to really lock the fit in on your foot. Think of it as a light-weight mid-foot strap – almost like that on a weightlifting shoe.
The heel has some handy stats printed on it. One of the things it calls out is the 4mm heel to toe drop (or profile) as listed on the shoe.
Hyperlifts give you an additional 8mm (Mens) of heel to toe drop. This makes it easier to "get low " on squatting movements.
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There’s the Nike Free x Metcon 2 Men’s Cross Training shoe in BLACK / BRIGHT CACTUS PURPLE / NEBULA / WHITE. What is the Nike Free x Metcon 2? Nike has combined the key elements of the Nike Free running shoe line with the Metcon cross-training shoe. And this means the Nike Free X Metcon 2 is the best of both worlds for the dynamic athlete. The Free shoe line replicates the barefoot running experience – the deep siping and hexagonal foam blocks of the sole give flexibility along the length and width of the shoe. Let’s take a look. Shown: Black/Purple Nebula/White/Bright Cactus Style: AQ8306-035 Photo Credits Product photos in this article are property of Nike, Inc.
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The Nike React Metcon was just released in November 2019, but Nike is already making some new colorways available. Here’s the Nike React Metcon in white. What’s React? It is Nike’s reactive foam cushioning system. For the React Metcon, it’s a drop-in midsole that works in conjunction with the regular outsole – which is the same as that of the Metcon 5. The React Metcon also uses FlyKnit – that is a yarn-like knit material that allows Nike to make a seamless, one piece upper. It’s not as lightweight as the FlyKnit in the React running shoe line from Nike, as it is double layer instead of single. But, it’s still pretty good. The Nike React Metcon doesn’t have laces – instead it uses Nike’s quick pull system.
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Let’s take a look at the soon to be launched Reebok Nano X3. This is the 3rd version of the “official shoe of fitness”. Reebok has a strong account in innovative fitness footwear, and the Nano series has the same story. The Reebok Nano series not only revolutionized the world of fitness footwear but also birthed an entirely new category. On January 20th, 2023, Reebok announced the launch of the Nano X3 Training Shoes, the latest version of the award-winning Nano franchise. The Nano X3 is made to provide dependable performance, game-changing comfort, and a show-stopping, sleek and stylish, versatile design. Coming soon from Reebok: Reebok Nano X3 Coming Soon – Overview Since 2010, Reebok has been dominating the training community, and the Nano franchise continues to focus on delivering in-the-box athletes with the most innovative product possible while advancing to fulfill the needs of all fitness customers. Competitive fitness includes a mixture of different exercises like weightlifting, rope climbing, burpees, running, kettlebell swings, rowing, and more. Athletes in 2010 were using running shoes, basketball shoes, and casual sneakers in [Read more …]