Nike Savaleos New Weightlifting Shoe – First Look

Nike has released a new colorway of the Nike React Metcon Cross Trainer for Men : Seaweed/Green Spark/Vintage Green. Ok, it’s technically style: BQ6044-323. But, no matter what you call it, we think it looks pretty slick. What’s the big benefit of the Nike React Metcon shoe? It’s right in the name – REACT. As in React foam cushioning – you know – Nike’s groundbreaking energy return foam cushioning system. That’s right – every footstep gives you energy back with React foam. But you’ll notice this is a Cross Trainer shoe. Unlike the Nike React running shoes there’s a lot less React foam. That’s because React foam is springy and bouncing – but it is not very tough. And Cross Trainers for the CrossFit WOD, Functional Fitness, and HIIT training need to be built like a tank. So in this shoe the React foam is in the drop-in midsole – which you can’t see – because it is inside the shoe. The outsole (the part that touches the ground, basically) is made from tough rubber – for maximum traction and [Read more …]

Let’s review the new Nike React Infinity Run Flyknit 2 from Nike. It is a must to have soft, resilient, lightweight, and durable shoes in the world of running. The good news is Nike innovated a fine-tuned blend of biomechanical efficiency and cushioning, and an advance from traditional motion-control designs with the Nike React Infinity Run Flyknit 2. It has a modernized Flyknit upper to increase more power and comfort in the toe, eye-stay, and foxing, and with more breathability in areas like the vamp and the midfoot. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Nike React Infinity Run Flyknit 2 – Video Review on our YouTube Channel Why read when you can watch? Check out this video from our YouTube channel: Coming soon! While we wait, check out our original React Infinity Run review. Nike React Infinity Run Flyknit 2 – Overview Nike runners can easily spot the updates to the second edition of this shoe in the knit upper. The lacing system is now fastened with Nike’s Flywire system for a locked-down feel. [Read more …]

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.