Nike Metcon 6 Premium Training Shoe Review Metallic Silver with Luggage Tag
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Nike Metcon 6 Premium Training Shoe Review

Let’s review the new Nike Metcon 6 Premium from Nike. Others call it the most functional training shoe on the market, while others call it the most breathable superior training shoe out there. Nike simply calls it Metcon 6 Premium. What else is different with the Premium? It’s $10 over the normal edition, but functionally it’s the same. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: Let’s dive in. Nike Metcon 6 Premium – Video Review on our YouTube Channel Why read when you can watch? Check out this video from our YouTube channel: Nike Metcon 6 Premium – Overview The Nike Metcon 6 Premium is purely a style enhancement to the Metcon 6. But that’s OK – it’s an excellent CrossFit training shoe. If you are thinking of getting just one exceptional training shoe for everything at the gym or in a CrossFit WOD, it should be the Metcon 6. It is a great training shoe with a uniquely adaptable and breathable form. The most significant transformation has come in the frame of a much better [Read more …]

Under Armour Women's Project Rock Perf Tank close up
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Project Rock Workout Clothing for Women

Let’s review Project Rock Workout Gear from UA. Project Rock started with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s partnership with Under Armour. Project Rock is a “motivational lifestyle brand” designed for athletes who play hard and work hard. “It is not just giving people the tools to chase their greatness; we’re creating a movement of people who are willing to put in the work,” says The Rock. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Project Rock Workout Gear from UA – Overview Getting to where you want to be or achieving your goals, especially fitness goals, need more than determination and hard work. It would be best to have a companion who will walk with you to get there, motivate you, and make the journey more fun. Project Rock Workout Gear from UA is here to let you know that you are not alone. With a wide range of fitness products, Project Rock will provide you with UA’s high quality and well thought of clothing and apparel to make your workout convenient and enjoyable. They are also [Read more …]

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UA HydraFuse Workout Clothing

Let’s review Women’s HydraFuse Workout Clothing from UA. Just when you thought hydration only comes from liquids, skincare, and some foods, now here comes Under Armour with its new line of workout clothing that hydrates the skin: UA HydraFuse. Who would have thought? But in its commitment to make performance solutions, Under Armour came up with another innovation with its new cutting-edge fabric that nourishes and helps rejuvenate the skin after a hard workout. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Women’s HydraFuse workout clothing from UA – Overview UA HydraFuse fabric is filled with small, moisturizing microspheres that stimulate on contact, delivering extracts onto the skin through resistance to help replace lost moisture and keep it there longer. The moisturizing technology is ingrained straight into the fabric to avoid the feeling of stickiness or sliminess. All there is is the touch of the brand’s softest performance fabric to-date, UA Meridian. It is proven to improve hydration by 26% after wearing for three consecutive days, seven hours a day. UA HydraFuse is designed for long-lasting [Read more …]

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Nike Metcon New Colors for 2021

Let’s take a look at some new Nike Metcon Colors for 2021. When we reviewed the Nike Metcon 6 last year, we proclaimed it to be the best CrossFit Shoe. Why? Because the Metcon 6 has it all – it’s tough, versatile, and it looks good. And now it gets even better with these new styles: Let’s take a look at some of these shoes. Nike Metcon New Colors – Overview Even if you are at your maximum speed, energy, or enthusiasm in your workout, the Nike Metcon 6 helps keep your foot cool with its most breathable version yet. It is specially made to surmount heavy weighted and high-intensity workouts and will definitely stick with you for a long time. Not only are they superior in stability and durability for functional movement, but also Nike makes sure that all their shoes have a handsome design, and that includes Metcon 6, of course. Compared to Metcon 5, Metcon 6 is more breathable and has a modernized topcoat that is tougher than the one observed in Metcon 5. It highlights an [Read more …]

Nike Metcon 6 AMP Metallic Shoe Review - other side
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Nike Metcon 6 AMP Review – Black/Metallic Pewter/Ice

Let’s review the new Metcon 6 AMP from Nike. Created to conquer the insanity of heavy weighted and high-intensity workouts, the Nike Metcon 6 AMP will definitely produce noticeable fitness results with cooler sessions. This version is more breathable than Metcon 5 and has a lightweight mesh that improves airflow – an exceptional feature of this model. This version of the AMP shoe eschews the perforated upper of the regular Metcon 6 – but has a pretty slick substitute instead. Here’s some of the styles that are available now: Metcon 6 AMP – Video Review on our YouTube Channel Why read when you can watch? Check out this video review from our YouTube channel: You may also want to check out the other AMP versions that Nike has made. Want to know more about what makes the Nike Metcon 6 AMP different? Metcon 6 AMP – Overview What’s new in the Nike Metcon 6 AMP? The Metcon 6 has a total redesign upper that boosts airflow and breathability which makes it 18% more breathable than its older sibling. For this [Read more …]

Nike Metcon 7 - What I'd Like To See Concept Release Date
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Nike Metcon 7 – What I’d Like To See

UPDATE: The Nike Metcon 7 is here. You can now buy the Nike Metcon 7 Mat Fraser PE (Personal Edition) or the Nike Metcon 7 X. I’ll leave my hopes and dreams here. Maybe these ideas will go into the Nike Metcon 8. What would you like to see Nike improve or change in the Nike Metcon 7? I’ve got some ideas – and that’s what we’re going to discuss in this article. First of all, let me say that we are probably 10-11 months from the next version of the Nike Metcon shoe, as I write this. I don’t have any knowledge of the Nike Metcon 7 Release Date – or even that there will be a Nike Metcon 7. But, I’m guessing there will be, as there has been an annual product launch every year since 2015 or so. The Nike Metcon shoe gets better and better every release – and in fact, I’ve declared the Nike Metcon 6 to be the best CrossFit shoe for 2020. While we wait for the next round of improvements, check out [Read more …]

Nike Metcon 6 AMP Review
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Nike Metcon 6 AMP Review

The first AMP colorway of the excellent Nike Metcon 6 is now available: the Nike Metcon 6 AMP is a bold colorway option for those that want to stand out. (And proudly proclaim “I am not a robot”?) What’s the difference between the regular Nike Metcon 6 and Nike Metcon 6 AMP? The AMP versions of the shoe offer bold style options that stand out. Otherwise, it’s the same excellent cross training shoe you expect. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at (including the regular editions:) Nike Metcon 6 AMP – Video Review on our YouTube Channel The Nike Metcon 6 AMP is a bold colorway option, but under the covers, it is still a Nike Metcon 6. Want to know more about this great cross training shoe? Check out this video from our YouTube channel: By the way, we declared the Nike Metcon 6 to be the best CrossFit shoe for 2020. You may also want to check out the other AMP versions that Nike has made available. Nike Metcon 6 AMP – Overview Let’s [Read more …]

Reebok Nano OG
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Reebok Nano OG Shoe Review

Reebok has brought back the original version of the Nano CrossFit training shoe – it’s called the Reebok Nano OG. In this review, we’ll compare the Reebok Nano OG to the latest and greatest Nano – the Reebok Nano X. How has the shoe evolved over the years? That’s what we’ll talk about. We’ll also figure out if the Nano OG can run with the big dogs in the gym. Here’s some of the styles that are available now: Let’s take a look. Reebok Nano X OG Shoe Review – On Our YouTube Channel Why read when you can watch? Check out this video from our YouTube channel: Find out more about the Nano X (the new one) here: By the way, we have high expectations for this shoe. The Reebok Nano X was a runner-up in our Best CrossFit Shoes for 2021 review. Reebok Nano OG Shoe Review – What’s New and Improved? Trick question – nothing is new and improved, after all this is the Nano 1 repackaged as the Nano OG. That said, let’s take a look [Read more …]

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Nike Metcon 6 X Training Shoe Review

The Nike Metcon 6 X represents a radical new style of Nike’s top of the line training shoe. Here’s the Nike Metcon 6 X, also known as the Metcon Knows or What the Metcon edition shoe: Whoa – what’s up with the crazy styles? The Nike Metcon 6 is an amalgamation of classic Metcon shoes – and that’s where the styling cues from from. But, at the same time, it is an excellent training shoe – because it’s really just a Metcon 6! (We consider the Nike Metcon 6 to be the Best CrossFit Shoe for 2020.) Let’s take a deep dive into this shoe. Here it is, the Nike Metcon 6 X – and some more styles that you might prefer (NOTE: These are affiliate links) Let’s review this shoe. Nike Metcon 6 – Video Review on our YouTube Channel Why read when you can watch? Here’s a video review of the Nike Metcon 6 X from our YouTube channel: We’ll have an update with the Nike Metcon 6 X soon. The above video includes on feet, a detailed [Read more …]

GORUCK Women's Tough Leggings - finally workout tights tough enough for rucking - or CrossFit
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GORUCK Women’s Tough Leggings Review

GORUCK’s Black Friday sale is live! Check out their deals on rucksacks, apparel, boots, and more! GORUCK is now making a super-tough workout tights for women – the Women’s Tough Leggings is now available. Can’t find tough leggings for your workout? These should work – we’ll explain. GORUCK is the rucking company – and their GORUCK challenge events are some of the toughest workouts around. Low crawls, bear crawls, squats, and general PT – none of these will be a problem in these soft, but tough workout leggings for women. Here’s the styles available now (in sizes 2-16): Let’s take a closer look. Women’s Tough Leggings – Overview First of all – these are workout leggings – so you expect they’ll be soft. But, GORUCK also claims these are tough – and that they won’t rip, tear, or fail. How do they do it? The secret is in the fabric. Their ToughFlex fabric is not just soft – but it is lightweight, dries fast, and feels very comfortable. What’s it made of? 70% Nylon and 30% Spandex is the mix. [Read more …]