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Nike Free Metcon 3 - New Cross Trainer for 2020 - Side View

Nike Free Metcon 3 – Training Shoe Review

March 29, 2020 Tim Comments Off

Nike has released the newest version of their Metcon cross trainer that utilizes Free running shoe tech – the Nike Free Metcon 3 is now available. As you may know, the Metcon shoes are made for cross training – think functional fitness style workouts like CrossFit, lifting weights, and more. Their Free running shoe line is meant to replicate the feel of barefoot running. Combine the two and you get the Nike Free Metcon 3 – A shoe that should be equally at home on the running track – or in the gym (or CrossFit box.) How well does it do this? Our review pair is on order – and expect a hands-on review and YouTube video ASAP. (By the [Read more …]

Nike React Infinity Run Flyknit – Running Shoe Review

March 27, 2020 Tim Comments Off

Nike just released a great new running shoe – the Nike React Infinity Run Flyknit. Normally we only review cross training shoes for this website. But, when Nike recently released the React Metcon series of shoes I became infatuated with Nike’s React foam cushioning system. It’s really good stuff – if you need a lot of cushion in your shoes. And because I’m on the heavier side (from all that weight lifting) having more cushion rather than less is better for high-impact running. That brings us to the new Nike React Infinity Run Flyknit shoe. With this shoe, Nike has taken React cushioning to the extreme – and they claim this shoe can even help reduce the occurrence of injuries. [Read more …]

Nike Romaleos 4 - New Olympic Weightlifting Shoe for 2020

Nike Romaleos 4 Weightlifting Shoe Coming Soon

April 24, 2020 Tim 4

The newest version of Nike’s Olympic weightlifting shoe is now available – the Nike Romaleos 4. We know you’ll have lots of questions about this shoe – Is it a worthwhile upgrade over the Romaleos 3 XD? Is it as narrow as the Romaleos 3? What size should I order? Is the new upper more breathable than the old? We’ll have answers for all those questions – as soon as we get our hands on them. In the meantime, let’s talk about what makes a great Oly lifting shoe. Nike Romaleos 4 – Hands On First Look on YouTube Don’t want to read? Watch instead – here’s our first look from our YouTube channel: All right, let’s dive in. Nike [Read more …]

Nike React Metcon AMP Training Shoe - Black/Fire Pink/Green Strike/Blue Fury (with Glow-In-The-Dark Sole)

Nike React Metcon AMP – Women’s Glow-In-The-Dark Training Shoe

January 30, 2020 Tim Comments Off

New for 2020 is the Nike React Metcon – this great new cross training shoe combines the best features of the Nike Metcon 5 with Nike’s React foam cushioning system. And now they’ve launched some AMP colorways of the shoe for men and women. What’s AMP? It’s a style upgrade, mostly. The AMP shoes have all the same great high-performance features of the regular shoe – but give you a bit more style and flair. And this variation even glows in the dark (but not very much – as you’ll see.) Let’s take a look at what makes these shoes great for CrossFit WODs and functional fitness style training. Here’s the styles that are available now. Let’s take a closer [Read more …]

Side view of the Inov-8 F-Lite G 300 Training Shoe

INOV-8 F-LITE G 300 Training Shoe Review

January 24, 2020 Tim Comments Off

Let’s look at INOV-8’s latest addition to their F-LITE line of cross training shoe – the INOV-8 F-LITE G 300 cross training shoe. The G 300 is available now, and our review pair is on order. While we wait for our hands-on test to being, we’ll review the features of the shoe here. Inov-8 is entering a crowded space – how does the F-LITE line fare against the Nike Metcon 5 shoe line or the Reebok Nano 9 – that’s what we’ll figure out shortly Stay tuned – we’ll have a full review in January 2020 when we receive our evaluation pair. Here’s the shoes we are going to review. Let’s take a closer look. INOV-8 F-LITE G 300 – [Read more …]

Nike React Metcon CrossFit Training Shoe has React foam cushion.

Nike React Metcon Shoe Review

January 15, 2020 Tim Comments Off

Nike has released the Nike React Metcon Training Shoe. Will this training shoe be ideal for running and many impact-heavy CrossFit WODs and other functional training? That’s the promise of Nike’s React foam cushioning system. But this shoe also brings along other great features of the Nike Metcon shoe line. We’ve completed our hands-on review. Read on for the results. Here’s the styles currently available. Let’s take a closer look at the Nike React Metcon – by first understanding what the React foam system is. Nike React Metcon – React Foam Cushioning First of all, the big draw with this shoe is the use of the React foam system. What is that? Nike explains it best: “Nike React is an [Read more …]

The Nike Metcon SF (also called Nike Metcon X SFB by some.)

Nike Metcon SF Shoe Review

April 30, 2020 Tim 8

Out of the blue Nike dropped a new Metcon shoe on us – the Nike Metcon SF. This is the first ever all-terrain Nike Metcon shoe. (Some vendors are calling this the Nike Metcon X SFB – but Nike lists it as the Nike MetconSF – so there might have been a late breaking name change. As you may know, the Metcon line has primarily been best for indoor usage (with the exception of the Nike Metcon Sport.) The other metcon shoes don’t have a really deep, aggressive tread. But no so with the new Nike Metcon X SFB. This is the metcon shoe meant for mud runs, obstacle races, and getting in the mud or the water will not [Read more …]

The Minimus Prevail is a light-weight cross training shoe from New Balance. New for 2019.

New Balance Minimus Prevail Training Shoe Review

December 11, 2019 Tim Comments Off

New for 2019, New Balance has released their take on the CrossFit training shoe – the Minimus Prevail. New Balance is entering a crowded market – after all the most popular training shoes in 2019 are the Reebok Nano 9 and Nike Metcon 5 – which everyone has heard of. What does this new shoe from New Balance bring to the game? That’s what we’ll talk about here. Here’s a quick glance at some of the shoes we’ll be reviewing in this article: New Balance Minimus Prevail Hands On Review on YouTube Get a closer look at the Minimus Prevail here: Let’s talk more about these shoes. What Makes the Minimus Prevail a “Training Shoe” If you’ve read any of [Read more …]

The Nike Romaleos 3 XD weightlifting shoe is Nike's only lifter for 2019

Nike Romaleos 3 XD Shoe Review

August 17, 2020 Tim Comments Off

Nike has only one weightlifting shoe available in 2019: the Nike Romaleos 3 XD. But, it’s a very good weightlifting shoe. By the way – did you know Nike has released an improvement on this shoe? Check out our Nike Romaleos 4 Review. Lets review what makes this shoe special. Nike Romaleos 4 Release Date? The newest version of this shoe, the Nike Romaleos 4 was released on April 1st. 2020. Overall, it’s an improvement – so unless you find a good deal on the 3 XD – go for the Rom 4. Here is a peek at some of the styles available now. Other styles are available occasionally – so check back often. All right, let’s take a closer [Read more …]

Nike Metcon 5 vs Reebok Nano 9

March 31, 2020 Tim Comments Off

The Nike Metcon 5 is here! And now we can compare it head to head with the other great CrossFit training shoe for 2019 – the Reebok Nano 9. Let’s take a look at these shoes and compare them. We’ll help you decide which is best for you. Here’s where you can get different styles of the shoes we’ll review here: With that out of the way, let’s dive in and compare and contrast these two types of shoes. Nike Metcon 5 Vs Reebok Nano 9 – Hands On Review on YouTube Want an up close look at these two shoes? Check out our hands on review from YouTube: Let’s go into the details of these two great cross training [Read more …]