Nike React Metcon – New Men’s and Women’s Colorways for 2020

Nike has released a new colorway of their Nike React Metcon shoe: Light Armory Blue/Thunderstorm/Black. Here it is: What’s the key feature of the Nike React Metcon? It’s right in the name – React foam cushioning. React foam is a Nike invention that gives you energy return with every footstep. Originally created for their running shoe line, it’s got great carryover to a cross trainer like the Nike React Metcon. That’s because the WOD (Workout of the Day) in CrossFit can require LOTS of different things. Like running, sprinting, jumping, skipping rope – and much more. And for those high impact activities, you need a foam cushion system that is more forgiving than what is in the Nike Metcon 5 and other shoes. That’s where the Nike React Metcon shines. So, how is this wonder of impact cushioning done? The drop-in midsoles are made completely of React foam. (The "midsole" is the part of the sole that sits between your foot and the outsole of the shoe.) So, React foam provides better cushion – but not at the expense of [Read more …]

Let’s compare the Nike Metcon 7 to the Nike Metcon 6. Now that the Nike Metcon 7 Mat Fraser has dropped we finally have something to compare against the Nike Metcon 6. At long last we have the Nike Metcon 7. It looks good (just remember this is the Mat Fraser Personal Edition – so it always looks a bit “dramatic”). Has Nike revolutionized the CrossFit shoe that millions know and love? We’ll compare this shoe to its very popular predecessor. This is Nike Metcon 7 vs Nike Metcon 6. And here’s where you can get these shoes: Let’s get right into the comparison. Nike Metcon 7 – Overview Let’s start from the bottom up. The outsole on both shoes is all rubber, has flex grooves, and a very firm heel. There’s deep pre-formed flex grooves in the forefoot of both shoes. The M6 had a diamond-shaped heel, and with the M7 the heel is noticeably wider. This is good – because the main mission of the Nike Metcon shoes is heavy weight lifting. A wide heel makes for a [Read more …]

UA’s cross training shoe – the UA TriBase Reign 4 has just been launched. The Under Armour TriBase Reign is recognized because of its stability and versatility that works great for the CrossFit WOD. The line is now on its fourth iteration and with all the revisions and improvements, check out why it is making a name in the fitness world. Here are some of the styles you can get now, from UA: UA TriBase Reign 4 – Overview The UA TriBase™ boosts ground contact, promotes natural motion, and provides flexibility to grip during lifts. With the low, stable triangular base of the UA TriBase™ tech, you get better contact with the floor during your workouts, which results in better training. Furthermore, the low to the ground build enables a greater feel and power transfer to help you through every rep, set, and WOD. The shoe has a knit bootie collar design for a light and secured fit for minimal distractions and an external midfoot cage and heel counter that deliver maximum lockdown and stability. The full-length Micro G® foam [Read more …]