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CrossFit Games 2020

CrossFit Games 2020 The dates and location for the CrossFit Games 2020 have been announced. This year’s battle to be crowned the Fittest on Earth will be held from Wednesday July 29th through Sunday August 2nd. The location will be Madison, Wisconsin – as usual. Let’s take a look at a little history from the CrossFit Games. What Are the CrossFit Games? In 1996, Greg Glassman and Lauren Jenai started a company that eventually evolved into a worldwide fitness craze. CrossFit training began with a single gym in Santa Cruz, California. With the founding of CrossFit, Inc. affiliated gyms began to spring up around the United States. Today, there are an estimated 13,000 CrossFit dedicated facilities. People who train are often competitive individuals who love competing. This new and exciting model for fitness training spawned the idea for a competition, the CrossFit Games. Here’s everything you need to know about what they are, who the competitors are, and how you might be able to get there. What Are the CrossFit Games? Glassman was a former gymnast, so he enjoyed the [Read more …]

Nike Romaleos 4 In New Color
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Nike Romaleos 4 In New Color

Need a SOLID Oly lifter for your CrossFit workout? Here’s the newest Nike Romaleos 4 colorway. Romaleos 4 is Nike’s newest version for its weightlifting shoe line and now also comes with a new colorway. This Olympic weightlifting shoe is created for weightlifters who need an excellent shoe that will endure daily abuse. The strap and upper material are changed, and let’s see other improvements made to this version. Want it? Get it from Rogue: Nike Romaleos 4 Review – Our Review To test this product, we got hands-on and in-depth. Here’s what we found: Romaleos 4 is a training shoe designed for strength and stability. It highlights a supportive midsole, a wide, flat outsole, and adjustable straps at the midfoot. The Nike Romaleos is the most impressive squat shoe in the powerlifting world. It is heavier on the feet than in the earlier rendition, but it promotes more power in lifting and squatting. A wide heel forms a stable base for heavy lifts, while its rubber tread delivers durable traction to meet the needs of your sport. It offers [Read more …]

NOBULL Trainer now in new color
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NOBULL Trainer now in new color

The NOBULL Trainer is an excellent CrossFit shoe – in fact it is the official CrossFit training shoe. And now it is available in a new color from Rogue Fitness. Wanna know the secret ingredient of NOBULL Trainer that can withstand harsh weather, glass, and even barbed wire? Keep on reading to know. This shoe is highly flexible and gives you 360 degrees of protection and freedom of movement. Want it? Here’s some of the styles you can get now from Rogue Fitness: NOBULL Trainer Review – Our Review To test this product, we got hands-on and in-depth. (This was an earlier version – but it’s the same shoe basically). Here’s what we found: The SuperFabric upper of the NOBULL Trainer is the highlight of this shoe. There’s a mesh base layer, but on top are all these little guard plates that are durable and abrasion-resistant. This is the toughest upper on any CrossFit style training shoe we’ve ever tested. Though tough, it is lightweight, and the guard plates are densely dispersed on the upper. The shoe is not that [Read more …]

Reebok Nano X1 Froning
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Reebok Nano X1 Froning

Cop the latest color of the Reebok Nano X1 Froning. The Nano series is named “the Official Shoe of Fitness” and aims to keep on pushing boundaries and redefining what an all-purpose cross-training shoe can do for and say about an athlete. This goal gave birth to Nano X1 Froning—a shoe made for CrossFit, recreational lifting, HIIT, and shorter runs. The latest style, as envisioned by Rich Froning and Reebok: You can also check out our Best CrossFit Shoes for 2022 review. Reebok Nano X1 Froning – Overview The Froning edition of Reebok’s Nano X1 Training Shoe was co-developed with the 4x “Fittest Man on Earth”, Rich Froning, Jr. It has Ftwr White/Vector Navy/Gold Metallic colorways with an “Into the Storm” graphic inspired by the bison on Rich’s Tennessee farm, a sock-like Flexweave construction for a locked-in fit, and a three-part bungee lace closure. This shoe is made for any type of movement and requires little to no break-in time out of the box. The toe shape is revised and enables unrestricted multi-directional movement, while the enhanced heel clip delivers [Read more …]

Nike Metcon 7 Styles
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Nike Metcon 7 Styles

Let’s take a look at the latest Nike Metcon 7 styles. Metcon 7 is Nike’s most advanced and the most versatile Metcon yet. It is a cross-training shoe that provides a better range of motion and extends much better cushioning than standard weightlifting shoes for CrossFit or Olympic weightlifting. Get these from Rogue Fitness: Nike Metcon 7 – Overview Metcon 7 is an advancement from the previous versions and represents the new gold standard in weight training. It is more solid and now uses the React foam for excellent comfort and lock-down lace tabs to stop untying during high-intensity training. This shoe has a wide, flat, and flexible heel with an inner plate and disperses weight from edge to edge for enhanced stability. The updated rubber wraps along the arch show better traction on rope climbs. The forefoot is a significant change with its four deep flex grooves, including one that splits the whole outsole while allowing the midsole to be seen. This makes better forefoot so you can do any exercise that lands on your toes. The rubber tread [Read more …]

Nike Zoom Metcon Turbo 2 Shoe Review
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Nike Zoom Metcon Turbo 2 Shoe Review

Let’s review the new Nike Zoom Metcon Turbo 2. The Nike React Metcon Turbo is a cross-training shoe that gained fame in CrossFit because of its stability and responsiveness. With the latest iteration coming out, what more can we expect from it? Let’s find out! This shoe is a cross trainer – it’s not a running shoe. But, it is the most cushioned of the Nike Metcon shoes – and that’s what makes it interesting. Here are the styles you can get now from Nike or Road Runner Sports: Find more options in our Best CrossFit Shoes for 2022 review. Let’s review this cross trainer with cushion. Nike Zoom Metcon Turbo 2 Shoe Review Nike Zoom Metcon Turbo 2 Review – Overview The Nike Zoom Metcon Turbo 2 adds electrifying speed to your workout. Combining stability and responsiveness, this lightweight package helps you move faster during circuit training, high-intensity intervals on the treadmill, and a cardio workout. Every detail of the shoe, from the Zoom Air cushioning underfoot to the rope wrap at the instep, is simplified to minimize weight [Read more …]

Reebok Nano X2 Review
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Reebok Nano X2 Review

Let’s review the brand-new Reebok Nano X2. The Reebok Nano is the first athletic shoe developed for CrossFit in 2011 and has ever since become one of the best CrossFit shoes you’ll have. The Nano X2 is the latest in the series and is called the “Official Shoe of You”. It’s got some improvements from the previous version that includes the “Flexweave” material on the upper to endure extreme conditions. That’s enough marketing hype – let’s dive in. This is a Nano X2 Review. We’ll also talk about Reebok Nano X2 Versus Reebok Nano X1, of course. Get it now, from Reebok, Rogue, and Road Runner Sports: Let’s check it out. Reebok Nano X2 – Our Review Want the real scoop? We got hands-on – I mean feet-on for testing this shoe. Firstly, let’s state that it is an evolution from the Nano X1. This wasn’t a radical jump in design – unlike the switch from Nano X to Nano X1. They’ve beefed up the external “cage” that gives the shoe rigidity. The TPU (a kind of stiff plastic) is [Read more …]

NOBULL Runner Styles for 2022
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NOBULL Runner Styles for 2022

Let’s take a look at New Styles of the NOBULL Runner – hot for 2022. NOBULL is a manufacturer of footwear, apparel, and accessories for men and women. Their Runner now comes with new styles still perfect for cross-training, short runs, and strength work. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: New Styles of the NOBULL Runner – Overview Team NOBULL is a community of people who work hard and don’t believe in excuses. The brand was born in the CrossFit® community and believes that the methodology works, the community is real, and the athletes are world-class. NOBULL’s first-ever CrossFit Games® Collection was launched, featuring footwear, apparel, and accessories built for the most strenuous workouts. NOBULL Runner is known for its versatility and as a gym shoe, but in 2019 it expanded to a shoe both for indoor exercises and outdoor sprints. The Ripstop Runner has more support and traction for lateral movements than a standard running model but a more comfortable midsole that cross-trainers abstain. NOBULL Ripstop Runner If you are a casual runner [Read more …]

NOBULL Trainers in Neon Glitch
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NOBULL Trainers in Neon Glitch

Here’s the new NOBULL Trainers – with cool Neon Glitch styling. NOBULL is a footwear, apparel, and accessories label for athletes and fitness self-starters who want reliable products without schemes and tricks. It has a wide collection of shoes that is not only stylish but is also comfortable and durable. Want it? Here are some of the styles you can get NOW from Rogue: NOBULL Trainers – Our Review To test this product, we got hands-on and in-depth (with a different color/style). Here’s what we found: The NOBULL Trainer uses the SuperFabric upper that is abrasion-resistant and super-tough. On top, there are “guard plates” that are durable and are densely distributed on the upper. Though the SuperFabric is extremely tough, the shoe is particularly lightweight. It may not be as breathable, but it is balanced with a perforated tongue. The shoe has a 4 mm drop and has a low profile for maximum versatility – so you can jump, lift, sprint, etc. The all-rubber outsole is tough with a lug pattern that grows a bit around the side to give [Read more …]

Nike Romaleos 4 In Orange
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Nike Romaleos 4 In Orange

Need a good Oly lifter shoe for 2022? Check out the Nike Romaleos 4 – it’s now available from Rogue Fitness in a hot new colorway. Romaleos 4 is the updated version of the previous Romaleos and features a supportive midsole and a wide, flat outsole, with adjustable straps over the laces at the midfoot to secure the foot during high-intensity workouts. It also comes with updated colorways, highlighting a total orange (and other colors). Want it? Here are some of the styles you can get now: Nike Romaleos 4 In Orange – Our Review To test this product, we got hands-on and in-depth. We reviewed this shoe when it first dropped. Here’s what we found: Romaleos 4 is another revolutionary innovation from Nike and was created for strength and stability. It is the most exceptional shoe in weightlifting that features a supportive midsole and a wide, flat outsole, and adjustable straps at the midfoot. It has a trendy and modern design with different colorways compared to previous versions. The shoe is a bit heavier than the earlier version and [Read more …]