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Nike Metcon 6 AMP

Let’s review the new Nike Metcon 6 AMP from Nike. The Nike shoe known for superior stability and durability for functional movement now comes with new exciting colorways with the Nike Metcon 6 AMP. This shoe will bring motivation and thrill to your adventure away from home. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: Nike Metcon 6 AMP – Overview No matter how heavy or high your workout intensity is, Nike Metcon 6 AMP stands up with you, providing durability and stability. It keeps your foot cool even if you go all out with your sets. The colorful pattern of curved shapes gets its design from luggage, celebrating your next competition or qualifying event away from home. This version has lightweight mesh allowing air to freely flow while keeping your foot relaxed. It is 18% more breathable than the Metcon 5, with a durable screen-print that strengthens the mesh without losing breathability. The foam under the heel is more rigid for a solid feel and softer in the forefoot to cushion high-impact moves. The heel is [Read more …]

Nike Metcon 6 I Heart Metcon Valentines Day Womens 4
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Nike I Heart Metcon Training Shoes for Valentine’s Day

Let’s review the new Nike Metcon 6 and Nike Free Metcon 3 from Nike. To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Nike introduces new colorways for Nike Free Metcon 3 and Nike Metcon 6 for women calling it “I Heart Metcon”. Metcon, short for metabolic conditioning, illustrates short sessions of higher-intensity training designed to boost metabolic demand and further energy usage. The Metcon family is acknowledged for stability and durability but here, let’s check out Free Metcon 3 and Metcon 6 and see the unique features that make them great for specific movements and workouts. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Let’s take a look at these great colorways. Nike Free Metcon 3 When it comes to action and workouts, you need a shoe that can do everything – from running to squats, and even weightlifting. Nike Free Metcon 3 gives you the freedom to do all. It blends Nike Free flexibility around the forefoot with Metcon stability in the heel to assist you in getting the most out of your training session. Nike Free Metcon 3 [Read more …]

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 …]

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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 …]

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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 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 …]

NOBULL High Top Trainer in Wild Storm color combo
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NOBULL High Top Trainer Review

Here’s our review of the NOBULL High Top Trainer shoe, from NOBULL. This is the new Wild Storm colorway – looks good – doesn’t it? But is this a good CrossFit or functional fitness style training shoe? That’s what we’ll talk about here in this review. NOBULL High Top Trainer – Video Review on our YouTube Channel Why read when you can watch? Check out this video from our YouTube channel: NOBULL High Top Trainer – Sizing These are true to size, but run slightly long and wide. This is an excellent shoe if a normal 11 is a tight fit on you – this will probably work perfect. It has more width up in the toe area as compared to some of the other shoes on the market. I do feel like it is ALMOST slightly too long – there’s a lot of room up in the toe area lengthwise. But, overall I’m pleased with these in my normal size of US Men’s 11. NOBULL High Top Trainer – Overview Let’s review the NOBULL High Top Trainer. First of [Read more …]

Nike Metcon 6 - the Best CrossFit Shoe for 2020
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Best CrossFit Shoes for 2022

Let’s review the best CrossFit shoes for 2022. We’ve compared all the major cross training shoes that have released in 2021 (and now in 2022) to see which is the best for functional fitness, and CrossFit style WOD workouts. Based on our in-depth testing, we believe the Nike Metcon 6 is the best CrossFit shoe for 2022. But, as with many things, whether or not it is the right shoe for you depends on a few factors. In this article, we’ll give you all the pros and cons of the best shoes – and help you decide which is perfect for you. What are the contenders? We’ve extensively tested all of these major brands, and we’re ready to speak on this topic. Here are the top CrossFit shoes for the year 2022, ranked in order: Want to deep-dive on each shoe? Continue reading, and we’ll talk about how we tested – and what we found out. Best CrossFit Shoes for 2022 – Criteria What’s a CrossFit shoe? To be clear, nobody can market a “CrossFit” shoe without approval from CrossFit [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 …]

Nike Metcon 6 FlyEase
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Nike Metcon 6 FlyEase Review

For the first time ever, Nike has released a FlyEase version of the Metcon training shoe. This is our review of the Nike Metcon 6 FlyEase. We’ll cut right to the chase – this is the Nike Metcon 6 with one big change – it has a collapsible heel that makes for “step-in entry”. This is Nike’s FlyEase technology. Nike FlyEase makes it easy to put your shoes on, and take them off – and it’s great for all athletes, including adaptive athletes. There are laces, but you only have to tie them once. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at (these are all available now:) Does the FlyEase version of the shoe stand up to the regular edition? Let’s find out… Nike Metcon 6 FlyEase Review – Video Review on our YouTube Channel Why read when you can watch? Check out this video from our YouTube channel: Nike Metcon 6 FlyEase Review – Overview We’ve already done an in-depth review of the Nike Metcon 6, but we’ll recap the highlights here. The FlyEase version of [Read more …]