NIKE Men's Metcon 6 Soccer Shoe

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Strong enough for heavy lifting but flexible and light enough for running, Reebok’s 9th version of their popular Nano trainer pairs a Flexweave woven textile upper with a cushioned midsole. It won’t be the most niche when it comes to athletic-style training, but the Metcon 6 gets the job done for this performance ask. When it comes to a shoe for everyday wear, many people want something that can match with more than just gym clothes. This provides this model with a nice level of reactivity especially through the forefoot that the Nike Metcon 6 lacks. If you want to own just one premium training shoe for everything at the gym or in a CrossFit WOD, we highly recommend the Metcon 6.

Nike Metcon 6 Shoe Review - Fit at Midlife Nike Metcon 6 Shoe Review - Fit at Midlife

When performing toes-to-bars, HSPUs, or split jerks, you can rely on the toe bumper for extra padding. Neither is really great for running, but the Nike (like the 5 before it) feels to have a bit more cushion in the forefoot, thanks to that dual-density midsole. There are some truly great looking shoes out there these days, and your choice can be influenced by many factors. Tech could be considered the signature features in shoes like the Flyknit and Flywire offered in Nike shoes or the Flexweave in Reebok’s models.The biggest change has come in the form of a much superior and breathable upper, made with large ventilation holes to increase airflow and also give a much lighter feel on the foot. Also, be sure to keep an eye out for sales on old models if you’re looking to snag a great deal on your next pair of training shoes. The rest of the features are pretty much the same, all the way down to the same Hyperlift insert, introduced in the Metcon 5.

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The soles maintain a nice level of stability, thanks to their firmer outer layer, which balances out the softer foam inner core. The lug sole pattern on the outsole provides solid grip, and the RopePro feature in the midfoot outsole can also help with rope climbs.Nothing about these sneakers feels subtle, which is probably why nearly every time I don them on Instagram, I get a DM or comment about the look. What provided the Nike Metcon 6 with its versatility, for the most part, was its dual-textured insole.

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When we reviewed the Metcon 5 we loved the stability underfoot (especially when lifting weights) comfortable, wide fit, durability and general aesthetics of the shoe.That said these shoes don’t really have any heel raise (4mm) until you put in those hyperlifts – and then they’ve got 12mm of heel raise! This can be overwhelming, but here are a few key factors to think about when considering what to look for in cross-training shoes. I’ll have a FULL HANDS-ON REVIEW minutes after the launch – subscribe to my YouTube channel to see it first. My only issue was the aforementioned heel/collar: I would appreciate more support around the rear of the shoes, maybe a firmer heel counter.