Nike MetconSF – OCR and Mud Run Shoe – New Styles – December 2019

Nike’s React Metcon shoe is the first Metcon shoe to incorporate their proprietary React foam cushioning system. Why? For high-impact comfort AND stability. The Nike React Metcon takes a lot of inspiration from the Nike Metcon 5. You’ll notice the outsole and rope wrap are identical. And this means you get the stability and traction from the training original. Buy you also get Nike’s most comfortable cushioning – React foam. With this, you can tackle any high-impact (box jumps, sprints, jump rope, etc.) and lifting workouts with a light, breathable upper and durable grip to keep you going. Here’s the outsole. See the similarities? Where’s the React foam? It’s on the inside, in the midsole. You’ll notice from the top view that this shoe takes the same basic shape as the Metcon 5. The upper is made from FlyKnit – which is Nike’s knit yarn-like material. Just be aware that it is a double layer FlyKnit -so it is not quite as lightweight as the running shoes that use FlyKnit. Where are the laces? This shoe doesn’t use traditional laces. [Read more …]

Let’s take a look at Stance Socks – available from Rogue Fitness. Socks are amazingly beneficial for athletes and runners at any level. Wearing them improves performance and decreases recovery time. Plus, they look nice, especially when they have lively colors and designs. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: Stance Socks – Overview Since 2009, Stance has appeared as one of the fastest-growing sock producers globally, with their “Uncommon Thread” gaining support and approval among leading pro athletes, musicians, artists, and more. Using FEEL360 and InfiKnit Tech, Stance Socks are cool, comfortable, and keeps you fresh. They are also stylish with bright and pleasant colors. Sport socks protect your feet from the impact and pressure of everyday workouts. They improve blood flow and enhance circulation and oxygen to the moving muscles and tissues. They also decrease swelling and pain in the lower leg and prevents injury by guarding your ligaments, joints, and tendons. Stance Socks – Overload Tab Using FEEL360 technology, the Stance Socks – Overload Tab helps kill odor-causing bacteria and wick away moisture [Read more …]

Reebok launched the 2nd version of the Reebok Legacy Lifter weightlifting shoe on July 1st, 2020. It’s called the Reebok Legacy Lifter II Men’s Weightlifting Shoe. Let’s check it out – and find out what this shoe is all about. We’ll have a full hands-on review here shortly thereafter. How will this shoe compare to the previous Legacy Lifter, or the Nike Romaleos 4? We’ll have a side by side comparison too. Meanwhile, here are some of the styles that are coming: Let’s take a look. Reebok Legacy Lifter II Review – From our YouTube Channel Why read when you can watch? Here’s our hands-on review from our YouTube channel: As you can see, this is a great Oly lifter for the year 2021 and beyond. Reebok Legacy Lifter II Weightlifting Shoe – Overview This is an Olympic weightlifting shoe. It’s got a tall heel raise. You could also describe this as having a lot of Heel to Toe Drop. How much? We don’t know yet – because Reebok hasn’t published the number. The original Legacy Lifter had a 22 [Read more …]