That deep, boot like tread is meant for mud. It’s labeled "anti-clog traction" as it won’t collect mud.
From the heel you can see the pull tabs – these are necessary to make it easier to put these on – as they should fit tightly.
There’s a rope wrap section of outsole that wraps up around the midfoot – just like most of the other metcon shoes.
From the top you can see the overall form factor of these shoes.
From the side view you can see the gaiter – this tight fitting elastic comes up high on your ankle. Why? To keep out mud, sticks, rocks and other debris.
See that tread? This is like a boot. But you can also see the water draining ports – and that is a very unique feature on this shoe.
The speed lacing system lets you make quick adjustments – and there are no laces to get clogged with mud! There is also a pocket to protect the quick clip.
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Here’s the latest hot style of the Nike Metcon 7 – the Nike Metcon 7 Fitter Together Edition. The Metcon 7 is a greatly enhanced model with some upgrades. It replaces the insole-based form factor and has several other components that make it more versatile than the previous model. Want it? Here’s some of the styles you can get now from ROGUE FITNESS: Nike Metcon 7 Versus Nike Metcon 6 – Our Review To test this product, we got hands-on and in-depth. (This is an different color way – but it’s the same basic shoe) Here’s what we found: Metcon 7 no longer has the Hyperlifts and perforated upper but is now using the React foam and has rock-solid stability. It is one ounce lighter than the earlier version and has deep pre-formed flex grooves in the forefoot. Metcon 7 has a wider heel for more reliable stability and will benefit those in weightlifting. The shoe has a big rope wrap around the side at the midfoot while the exterior is very firm, and the inside is React foam enhanced [Read more …]
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Need a budget cross training shoe for CrossFit? Check out the new Nanoflex V2 Men’s Training Shoes from Reebok. Known as the “Shoe of CrossFit”, the Reebok Nano has been around since 2011 and has undergone improvements and revisions to cater to the growing needs of athletes and their training. One of the Nano versions is the Nanoflex V2. Great shoe for CrossFit, from Reebok: Nanoflex V2 Men’s Training Shoes – Overview The Nanoflex V2 Men’s Training Shoe is a versatile training shoe created for all-day wear. It has a regular fit and a slimmed-down profile to provide comfort and wearability in or out of the gym. From plyometrics to weightlifting, these men’s Reebok training shoes give you confidence in the box. The TPU heel clip presents stability and a streamlined look, and the MetaSplit outsole provides the flexibility you need for lunges and sprints. The shoe has a breathable mesh upper with lightweight overlays for extra support. The high-traction rubber outsole keeps your every step confident. It also has a textile lining and lace closure and provides a breathable [Read more …]
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GORUCK just launched their newest training shoe: the GORUCK Ballistic Trainer. GORUCK makes serious, well thought out, and high quality training gear. They are looking to shake up the functional fitness/CrossFit WOD training shoe space with this new shoe. How well does it work? That’s what we aim to find out. We’ve got our review pair – and testing is underway. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: GORUCK Ballistic Trainer – Video Review on our YouTube Channel Why read when you can watch? Check out this video from our YouTube channel: Check back in a few weeks, and we’ll have the results of our side by side testing. GORUCK Ballistic Trainer – Overview This is GORUCK’s first attempt to create a functional fitness (aka CrossFit) style training shoe. How about some stats right up front? Upper MaterialsKnit mesh (forefoot) / Ballistic Nylon (Midfoot and heel) Weight15.0 ounces (Men’s Size 11) Drop8 mm CushioningMinimal SizingTrue to size. Toebox is wide Let’s start from the ground up – with the outsole. The all-rubber outsole provides grip in [Read more …]