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Characteristics
- Gender
- Men
- Women
- Men weight
- 320 gr
- Women weight
- 297 gr
- Colour
- White
- Cushioning 8.0
- Flexibility 8.0
- Comfort 8.0
- Grip 8.0
- Durability 9.0
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The Nike Metcon 8 is now a reality, the new evolution of one of the best-selling trainers focused on strength training such as weightlifting and especially crossfit. A model that has a large number of followers and that in this eighth edition brings with it minor modifications, while maintaining the same essence as its previous versions.
The most visible changes in these crossfit trainers are the modification of the upper material and the reduction of the Rope Climb area, although it still maintains its React technology in its midsole to delight the most demanding users. In the following lines we will try to detail the most notable changes of the new Metcon 8.
Main novelties of the Nike Metcon 8
Nike has opted to maintain the structure of the trainer and, of course, continues to include React cushioning technology, making it comfortable for the most demanding workouts and competitions. At the same time, it provides the necessary reactivity to transmit all the force generated from the soles of your feet to the other upper body parts.
It is in the upper of the Metcon 8 that we see one of the most significant changes compared to its predecessor, the Metcon 7. The material of the front part has been modified to provide greater strength in the event of tears or rips. It can also be seen that this part is divided into two parts, with a more solid material on the outside, probably with the aim of giving greater consistency and durability to its use.
Another of the modifications that can be seen in this model is the significant reduction of the Rope Climb area, the external area that allows the rope to slide in self-climbing exercises, thus providing a more attractive design without affecting its effectiveness.
The Oregon-based company has opted to slightly reduce the heel padding and has eliminated the Flying wire from the lacing holes in order to facilitate the insertion of the laces.
Nike Metcon 8, the continuation of a best-selling model
Nike has mainly opted for changes to the functionality level of the Metcon 8, although the change in the front part of the upper may bring more breathability and consistency to the upper. We are sure that it will continue to be one of the public's favourite trainers due to its comfort, fit, grip and performance.
Review of Nike Metcon 8
Jonatan Fernández
TesterPros
- GEL System in the heel
Cons
- A bit heavy shoes
Nike Metcon 8, probably the best crossfit trainer on the market.
Many of you already know the previous models of these Nike Metcon 8. Surely if you are reading this review is because you practice crossfit or you are thinking about getting started in this sport.
Before analyzing the Nike Metcon 8 crossfit trainers, I would like to explain a little bit about crossfit for those who don't know what it is. I started just a year ago and I admit that I was hooked from the first moment. Crossfit is a very complete and high intensity sport discipline where weightlifting, gymnastics and resistance movements are combined; in short, a very very complete training.
The greatest valor of this model is that it has been created by and for the athlete who performs crossfit; plain and simple. A versatile and multipurpose shoe with which you can get the most out of your training routines.
A booming sport that is practiced in the šBOXš and for which Nike has created a specific model; the Metcon line. The model that we are going to analyze below is the latest version of this line; the Nike Metcon 8, probably the best crossfit trainer on the market.
What athlete profile are the Nike Metcon 8 aimed at?
While they are focused on crossfit, I wouldn't rule them out for those runners who want to train those strength days at the gym or even do some HIIT class.
These Nike Metcon in its version 8 maintain a similar structure to the previous model, the Nike Metcon 7 Few changes from one model to another but in my opinion the Metcon 8 have changes that improve version.
What's new in these Nike Metcon 8?
In this Metcon 8 the American brand completely changes the upper of the shoe where it is now a one-piece mesh that according to Nike is more resistant and breathable, which I have been able to notice while training with it.
Nike continues to bet on Nike REACT cushioning in the midsole, well known among runners for its presence in running shoes, and this gives us a pleasant feeling of comfort. A midsole that will help us a little when it's time to run.
How many crossfitters want a comfortable and versatile shoe that allows us to do all the training with the same shoe no matter what exercises we do? Nike achieved it with its Metcon series and ratifies it with these Metcon 8.
Another change in the Metcon 8 compared to the 7 is the sole. However, Nike has not changed the entire sole, but has removed part of the protection in the bridge of the foot. This protection in the Metcon 7 went from the sole to the laces and in the Metcon 8 they have left it at half height from the sole to the laces, more than enough protection to have grip when we have to climb the rope.
Regarding the heel in this part have not changed anything remains a stable shoe for weightlifting movements and protections for the part of gymnastics.
What we liked most about the Nike Metcon 8
Once tested these Nike Metcon 8 are 2 points that I liked them.The first point to note is that it feels a comfortable shoe, it is true that the first feeling is some tightness but with a few applications this feeling is dissipating.
But undoubtedly, the greatest valor of this model is that it has been created by and for the athlete who performs crossfit; plain and simple, how many of these / as want a comfortable and versatile shoe that allows us to do all the training with the same shoe no matter what exercises play? Nike achieved this with its Metcon series and ratifies it with these Metcon 8.
Opportunities for improvement in the Nike Metcon 8
As a runner myself, I notice a lot of cushioning in a shoe when it's time to go for a run. To me, it seems to be a bit lacking when there is a training session where this discipline becomes the protagonist. I do think that here Nike s product designers could improve the cushioning.
With which models can we compare the Nike Metcon 8?
There are few brands like Nike that launch a shoe focused on crossfit. Reebok faces Nike with its Reebok Nano. Eternal debate in the Box among crossfitters, Metcon or Nano?
Final conclusions of the Nike Metcon 8
After testing these Nike Metcon 8, the final conclusions I draw are that they are a versatile fitness shoes focused on crossfit. Designed to provide stability in weightlifting movements and durability for the gymnastics part. Its strong point is not the running part as it lacks cushioning and feels quite hard.
RUNNEA tester's rating
- Lightweight: 6
- Responsiveness: 8
- Cushioning: 7
- Stability: 8
- Flexibility: 6
- Grip: 8
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