Sneakerheads and workout junkies, this one’s for you.
Men’s Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S., and fitness trainer Josh Bailey know their stuff when it comes to testing the latest and greatest workout gear—and they’re ready to break a serious sweat to see if new releases live up to the fanfare.
The much-loved Nike Metcon line is a go-to for CrossFitters, along with anyone else who like to tackle the weight room, HIIT classes, running, and other activities. For the video, Samuel and Bailey laced up the standard version of the Metcon 7 as well as the Mat Fraser edition, a collaboration with the CrossFit legend who won the CrossFit Games a record five times. Guiding us through the unboxing experience, their thoughts on the new specs like Nike React foam—said to offer extra responsiveness and great cushioning, an upgrade from Metcons typical dual-density foam in previous models—and more.
“A lot of times when you get into these CrossFit or weightlifting shoes they wind up built for weightlifting and I feel like I’m running on cardboard,” comments Samuel, before hopping on the treadmill. (You’ll have to watch the video to see if this issue holds true or not for this iteration.)
So what does this duo have to say after running, burpees, jump lunges, and other tough workout moves associated with CrossFit (or at least cross-training)? The Nike Metcon 7s reign supreme when it comes to lifting. “I’ve never had a squatting shoe,” said Bailey. “So [with] these I definitely felt the difference between a regular athletic shoe and this type of shoe that’s built for building strength and power.” The sneak also was a beast on the rowing machines and lateral moves like side shuffles and skater jumps. Bonus: They’re supremely breathable so your feet won’t overheat during a workout.
To wrap things up, Bailey and Samuel shared how the sneakers stack up against the Men’s Health MH Strong checklist in categories like innovation, comfort, and more. The biggest takeaway: weightlifters and rowers are going to love this shoe. Check out the full video above to see if the Nike Metcon 7s get our certified MH strong rating or not.
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