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Nike By You Custom Nike Free Metcon 6 and the box it came in
Cross Training Shoes

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 X2 Review - CrossFit Shoe 32
Cross Training Shoes

Reebok Nano X2 Review

We’ve got the brand new Reebok Nano X2 – and here’s our review. We’ll cover the Nano X2 review but also Nano X2 Versus Nano X1, and Nano X2 versus Nano X. Reeboking marketing tells us that the new Nano X2 is labeled as the “Official Shoe of You”. It is still the reliable shoe for various workouts known in the Nano series. It stays lightweight with a wide toe box and a comfortable foam midsole. But let’s see what changes and improvements Reebok has made to X2. Let’s find out if that is true. Get it now from Rogue, or Reebok, or Road Runner Sports: Let’s review this shoe. Reebok Nano X2 Review Firstly, let me state that they [Read more …]

Rogue Color Kg Training 2.0 Plates - high quality bumper plates for training in the garage or home gym
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Why Do Olympic Weight Plates Have Colors?

NEW FOR 2022! Check out Black Friday Sales for 2022 – Rogue, Rep, and more!. The Olympic bumper plates used in competition weightlifting are colorful – and this is no accident. This isn’t just so they look nice – these colors serve a useful purpose. The colors allow someone to quickly and easily visually identify the amount of weight loaded on the bar. Who sets the standards for these colors? The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) sets the specifications and rules for the equipment used in all Olympic weightlifting competition. The International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) requires a similar color code. And this is where we get the weight plate color coding required by the IWF: Red = 25 kg (55.1 lbs) [Read more …]

Nike Free Metcon 5 Cross Trainer Shoe Review 13 2
Cross Training Shoes

Nike Free Metcon 5 Shoe Review

The latest Nike Free Metcon shoe has been a smash hit – it’s very comfortable and it performs well in the gym (or the CrossFit box). Here’s the newest Nike Free Metcon 5 – in a drop-dead gorgeous “Volt” color. Cross-training requires your shoes to do different sports, aerobic movements, and resistance training and should provide you with endurance, strength, flexibility, and balance to do them. The good news is there’s a shoe that can do that and give the support you need as you train. The Nike Free Metcon 5 can meet you in the depths, help you dig deep to find that final ounce of force, and come out of the other side on a high. Get it [Read more …]

Nike Free Metcon 5 Versus Nike Metcon 8 - How do you choose?
Cross Training Shoes

Nike Free Metcon 5 Versus Nike Metcon 8 Shoe Review

If you are shopping for a CrossFit-style training shoe in the year 2023 – two of the best shoes are the Nike Free Metcon 5 and the Nike Metcon 8. What’s the difference? Is one better than the other? How do you decide? That’s what we’ll discuss in this article – this is Nike Free Metcon 5 versus Nike Metcon 8. Get the Nike Metcon 8 or the Nike Free Metcon 5 from these vendors: Let’s compare and contrast these two shoes. Nike Free Metcon 5 Versus Nike Metcon 8 – Overview The Nike Free Metcon line has been a big hit for Nike. The Nike Free Metcon 3, 4, and 5 are all basically the same shoe. I have [Read more …]

Reebok Nano X1 Versus Nike Metcon 6 Review
Cross Training Shoes

Reebok Nano X1 Versus Nike Metcon 6 Review

Let’s compare the new Nano X1 Training Shoe from Reebok directly against the Nike Metcon 6. Our review pair has arrived and we’ve put them through our workout test – side by side with our trusty pair of Nike Metcon 6. Before we dive into the results, let’s review some of the styles that are available now: Let’s review what’s new and improved in this training shoe. Reebok Nano X1 Versus Nike Metcon 6 Review – Video Review on our YouTube Channel Why read when you can watch? Check out this video from our YouTube channel: That’s some in action video of the Nano X1 – but let’s dive deeper into all of the details. Reebok Nano X1 Versus Nike [Read more …]

GORUCK MACV-1 Boot Versus Altama OTB Maritime Boot Review
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GORUCK MACV-1 Boot Versus Altama OTB Maritime Assault Boot Review

Need boots that are made to get wet – and let you keep going afterward? Let’s put these two top contenders to the test – the GORUCK MACV-1 and the Altama OTB Maritime Assault Boot (Buy on Amazon). Here’s some of the products we used during this test: Let’s compare and contrast. This is GORUCK MACV-1 versus Altama OTB. First, let’s take an in-depth look at each. GORUCK MACV-1 Jungle Ruck Boot Overview We’ll start with the GORUCK MACV-1. I’ve had these for quite some time now, and these aren’t just one of my favorite pairs of boots – they are one of my favorite pair of shoes – period. There’s two heights of boot – 6″ and 8″. I [Read more …]