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Nike Metcon 9 Review

The Nike Metcon 9 is here and this is our hands-on review of Nike’s premier CrossFit-style training shoe. The Metcon series is Nike’s ultimate, well-rounded cross-training shoe. The series is known for its enhanced flexibility for sprints and box jumps, greater stability for weightlifting, solid traction for sled pushes and rope climbs, breathability and comfort for distance running, and durability for everyday abuse. Because of its popularity and versatility, the series is now on its ninth iteration, with some upgrades and improvements. The Nike Metcon 9 – new for 2023: First, let’s take a tour of the shoe. Nike Metcon 9 – Overview What’s new? It’s the larger Hyperlift plate and added rubber rope wrap. Nike made it even bigger [Read more …]

Nike Free Metcon 4 quarter front pair
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Nike Free Metcon 4

Let’s take a look at the Nike Free Metcon 4. Having the power of Metcon, the Nike Free Metcon 4 is ready to tackle different workouts and take you to your fitness destination. This shoe combines the functionality of Metcon and the comfort and versatilty of the Free Metcon with a playful design and look. Get it from Road Runner Sports: Nike Free Metcon 4 – Overview The Nike Free Metcon 4 integrates flexibility with stability, so you can give it your all to your training. It is great for HIIT workouts, short runs, light lifting, jumping, and classes. The shoe has an updated “chain-link” mesh that cools and flexes as you speed through agility drills. It provides ventilation to [Read more …]

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Nike Metcon 8 AMP

Let’s take a look at Nike Metcon 8 AMP. Elevate the look of your Metcon 8 with Metcon 8 AMP. The AMP doesn’t really make the performance of your shoes better than the regular Metcon 8, but its looks indeed make it so much better. Adding the AMP gives your Metcon 8 a superior appearance and tone. Get it now from Road Runner Sports: Nike Metcon 8 AMP – Overview Though its performance is the same, the latest version of Nike Metcon 8 has a fancier and upgraded look. It is $10 higher than the regular Metcon 8 and adds a unique look if you want to boost your style. Finding light in the darkness is the theme of Metcon [Read more …]

Nike Metcon 7 Men’s Grey Gum side view left
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Nike Metcon 7 Styles

The Nike Metcon 7 is here. The seventh and the newest iteration in the Metcon line is finally here! The line is known for its superior stability and durability for functional exercises. Metcon 7 is made sure to continue the legacy with some upgrades for movements focused on strength, speed, power, and endurance. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Nike Metcon 7 – Overview The Nike Metcon line is a cross-training shoe that started in 2015 and has undergone several iterations to make sure there is a Metcon for every athlete. Every iteration has a significant growth according to athletes’ evaluation and experience with the shoes, as well as Nike’s desire to have variety. [Read more …]

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Nike Free Metcon 4 Review

Let’s review the Nike Free Metcon 4. The new Nike Free Metcon 4 comes to you with unshakable stability and a natural range of motion. Now you can do your training with such freedom and confidence while having that cool look from the ’90s. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Let’s take a look at this new shoe. Nike Free Metcon 4 – Video Review on our YouTube Channel Why read when you can watch? Check out this video from our YouTube channel: Nike Free Metcon 4 – Overview Nike merged Free and Metcon to come up with the Nike Free Metcon 4. Nike Free is formed to the foot’s shape, making it like [Read more …]

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Nike React Metcon Turbo Review

Let’s review the brand new Nike React Metcon Turbo CrossFit shoe from Nike. It’s available now from Road Runner Sports, and others. This is Nike’s second swing at a cross-trainer that uses the React cushioning system – and it’s a big improvement over the original shoe. Not only that, but it gives the Nike Metcon 6 a run for its money. We’ll give you a complete tour in this review. Here’s some of the styles that are available now: Let’s take an in-depth look. Nike React Metcon Turbo Shoe Review – Video Review on our YouTube Channel Why read when you can watch? Check out this video from our YouTube channel: Overall, I’m liking this shoe – it’s lighter than [Read more …]

Nike Metcon 6 Mat Fraser
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Nike Metcon 6 Mat Fraser Shoe Review

Where Can I Buy The Mat Fraser Metcon 6? As of today, Nike.com only has a few small sizes left in stock. Rogue, WIT Fitness, Box Basics, and Dick’s Sporting Goods all seem to have sold out. The regular edition shoe will be available 8/4, and the FlyEase version on 8/31. The Nike Metcon 6 Mat Fraser CrossFit shoe has been launched! This shoe has been delayed a bit due to the lockdown – but now it’s here – and we’ve got an exclusive in-depth look. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: Nike Metcon 6 Mat Fraser – Video Review on our YouTube Channel Why read when you can watch? Check out this hands-on review [Read more …]

Reebok Legacy Lifter II Weightlifting Shoe from Reebok side view
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Reebok Legacy Lifter II Weightlifting Shoe Review

The Reebok Legacy Lifter II Men’s Weightlifting Shoe is now available – and here’s our hands on review. This is the 2nd version of Reebok’s premium Oly weightlifting shoe – the Legacy Lifter. How does this shoe compare to the original Reebok Legacy Lifter? Or perhaps more importantly, how does it compare to the newly released Nike Romaleos 4 shoe? That’s what we’ll cover in this hands on review. Here’s some of the styles available now from Reebok.com: Let’s take a look at this new Oly lifter for CrossFit. Reebok Legacy Lifter II Weightlifting Shoe Video Review Here’s a first look at the new shoe, from our YouTube channel: As you can see, the Legacy Lifter II is an excellent [Read more …]

Nike React Metcon CrossFit Training Shoe has React foam cushion.
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Nike React Metcon Shoe Review

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.)
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Nike Metcon SF Shoe Review

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 …]