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Nike By You Custom Nike Free Metcon 6 and the box it came in
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Nike By You – Custom Shoe Review

February 21, 2025 Comments Off on Nike By You – Custom Shoe Review

Like to stand out in the gym? Nike’s Nike By You (Nike Free Metcon 6) lets you pick the color scheme of your favorite training shoes. But how does it work? And does the end product justify the cost? That’s what we’ll review here. The Nike Free Metcon 6 (Nike By You edition) get it only right from the source: First, let’s take a complete tour of the shoe. Nike By You – Nike Free Metcon 6 Shoe Review – Overview Nike By You – Nike Free Metcon 6 – Hands On Review on YouTube Want a up close look at these custom shoes? Check out our hands on review from YouTube: Let’s get into the details The ordering process [Read more …]

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Reebok Nano X Cross-Trainer new for 2020
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Reebok Nano X – CrossFit Training Shoe Review

November 15, 2020 Comments Off on Reebok Nano X – CrossFit Training Shoe Review

The Reebok Nano X (get it now!) has just been released. This is the 10th iteration of Reebok’s shoe for functional fitness and CrossFit style workouts. What’s new? What’s different? What’s the same? That’s what we’ll discuss (and show) in this hands-on review. The Reebok Nano X was the runner-up in our review of the Best CrossFit Shoes for 2020. Here’s some of the launch styles that are available now from Reebok.com (NOTE: We are an affiliate.) Let’s take an in-depth look. Reebok Nano X – Hands-On Review on YouTube Why read when you can watch? We give you the full run-down on the new Reebok Nano X – and compare it to the Reebok Nano 9 and the Nike [Read more …]

Rogue Echo Bike - poolside
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Rogue Echo Bike Review

January 6, 2022 12

In this article we’re going to present our hands-on review of the Rogue Echo Bike. We believe the Rogue Echo bike is the best air bike option for anyone in the market for a new air bike in 2022. Why? That’s what we’ll talk about here. Here’s a preview of the gear we’re going to be covering in this review. Let’s take a closer look. Why a Fan Bike? First of all – let’s get this out of the way. A fan bike (or air bike, or “assault bike”) is a wicked metcon workout. This is NOT like riding a spin bike like the Peloton or Keiser – this is a whole different beast. “Brutal” is often used to describe [Read more …]

Nike Metcon 6 Camo - Side Quarter Right
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Nike Metcon 6 Shoe Review

November 22, 2021 Comments Off on Nike Metcon 6 Shoe Review

Here’s our review of the Nike Metcon 6 – the newest CrossFit style training shoe from Nike for 2020. What’s new with this shoe as compared to the Nike Metcon 5? Not that much – but that’s OK because the Nike Metcon 5 was really, really good. Read on to find out what the changes and improvements are. Spoiler alert: The Nike Metcon 6 was our top pick of the Best CrossFit Shoes for 2020. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: Nike Metcon 6 Shoe Review – Video Review on our YouTube Channel Why read when you can watch? Check out this video from our YouTube channel: Nike Metcon 6 Shoe Review – Overview Let’s [Read more …]

Nike Metcon 7 CrossFit Shoe Review (26)
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Nike Metcon 7 CrossFit Shoe Review

May 14, 2022 2

Here’s our review of the Nike Metcon 7. Nike kept the mission of the shoe unchanged (heavy lifting) but made some big updates. Let’s find out what’s changed. For this review, we bought two different pairs of the new Nike Metcon 7 (or M7) – the regular edition, and the Mat Fraser Personal Edition. More importantly though – we put them through our tough testing process. How does this shoe stack up to other CrossFit shoes? How does it stack up to it’s predecessor (The Nike Metcon 6)? We’ll have full details below. Get the Nike Metcon 7 now, from Rogue Fitness: Nike Metcon 7 Review – The Bottom Line Here’s the bottom line, right up front. There’s no more [Read more …]

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Best Kettlebells – the Buyer’s Guide to Kettlebells

September 18, 2021 2

Rogue E-Coat Kettlebells – Made in the USA Rogue Fitness now has a new line of made in the USA kettlebells – with their glossy and tough “e-coat” coating – available now. Let’s talk about the best kettlebells– the versatile hand held weight that resembles a cannon ball with a handle. We’re going to explain why you should add kettlebell lifts to your workout, and what the best kettlebells look like. In this article, we’re going to highlight some of the best kettlebell brands around – those from: Kettlebell Kings, Rogue Fitness, and Fringe Sport. Black Friday Kettlebell Sales Looking for Black Friday (and Cyber Monday) kettlebell sales? Check back here – we’ll have all the details as soon as [Read more …]

Nike Metcon 1 OG - released to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the shoe that started it all - the Nike Metcon 1
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Nike Metcon 1 OG – Shoe Review

August 4, 2024 Comments Off on Nike Metcon 1 OG – Shoe Review

To celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the launch of the Metcon shoe line Nike has released the Nike Metcon 1 OG. It’s exactly the same as the original Metcon 1 released way back in 2015 – hence why they’ve given it the “OG” moniker. But does a shoe design from 2015 make sense in the year 2024? Let’s find out how the Nike Metcon 1 OG stacks up against the latest Metcon – the Nike Metcon 9. The Nike Metcon 1 OG – re-released for the year 2024: First, let’s take a complete tour of the shoe. Nike Free Metcon 1 OG Shoe Review – Overview Nike Free Metcon 1 OG versus Nike Metcon 9 – Hands On Review [Read more …]

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