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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Some people have unlimited space in their home or garage gym – but most do not. If you are in a tight space, a big long barbell can sometimes be a pain. Let’s look at shortened barbells – these barbells sacrifice some sleeve length so that they take up less room. Here’s an example – the brand-new Rogue 29mm Stump Bar – it’s a shortened Ohio bar. It’s shorter, lighter, but still fits in a standard width rack or bench. A shorter bar has many advantages, especially if you have a small space in your house or garage. And even if your barbell is small, an excellent compact barbell can still provide you with the same benefits typical barbells offer. You can also do different lifts with shorter barbells, like powerlifting, Olympic lifting, and more. Rogue has several options, including a women’s bar: Rogue 29mm Stump Bar – Overview Rogue also offers shorter barbells. These barbells are manufactured in the USA and are the shorter versions of the stainless steel Ohio Power Bar. These barbells allow you to train exactly [Read more …]
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Let’s review the new Reebok Nano X1 Training Shoe from Reebok. Reebok is upping their training shoe game with the launch of the Reebok Nano X1 Training shoe. How does this shoe compare to the Reebok Nano X? Can we use this shoe for the CrossFit WOD? That’s what we’ll cover in this review. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: Let’s take a look at this new training shoe. Reebok Nano X1 Training Shoe Review – Video from our YouTube Channel Why read when you can watch? Check out this video from our YouTube channel: Nano X1 Sizing The sizing with the Reebok Nano X1 is same as the Nano X – as far as I can tell. I am happy with my normal shoe size of US Men’s 11. It’s long enough and plenty wide in the toebox. The Nano X LOOKS wider – because the outsole has more width to it. But, the internal space for your toes is about the same. This video explains in depth: I’d recommend you order the same [Read more …]
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Let’s take a look at Legacy Lifter II Women’s Weightlifting Shoes. Lifting? Get the stability and support you need with the Legacy Lifter II Weightlifting Shoe. It is a great shoe if you want to correct and advance your squats and lifting performance. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at (From Reebok): Legacy Lifter II Women’s Weightlifting Shoes – Overview The Legacy Lifter II Weightlifting Shoe offers excellent support and stability. Thanks to its solid base. It is made with a raised heel to keep you in a stable squat on the platform. This shoe is designed for Olympic weightlifting with a higher heel than the forefoot to help secure your feet when lifting weights. The earlier version of Legacy Lifter has leather on most parts of the upper, while this version uses textile for more breathability. For Legacy Lifter II, Reebok made only a single wide strap instead of two midfoot straps. The logo is also changed from Delta to Vector, and the TPU heel cup is taller than the prior version to deliver [Read more …]