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he forefoot serves up flexibility to efficiently complete movements like double-unders and box jumps, while the reinforced skin overlay on the toe toughens the shoe up for burpees. TPU eyestays support and lock down the ankle during sled pushes. The Flyknit 3 is lighter, softer and more responsive than the Metcon 5 — making it a great go-to for workouts with sprints and gymnastics exercises (for example, bodyweight movements and isometric holds performed on the floor, rings, pull-up bar, climbing rope and so on).Explosiveness and quick cuts in every direction are this shoe’s bread and butter. The traction pattern, which is grippier and more aggressive than any other Metcon, makes sprinting forward and to the side easier — even on turf. A drop-in midsole has raised sides that enhance lateral stability, while the lace-less upper has a Velcro strap (similar to that on a weightlifting shoe) that locks the foot in place, providing a dash of the stability Metcon is known for.

Synthetic skins over the toe and heel add durability during burpees, mountain climbers and other “contact” movements.When the Nike Metcon launched in 2015, it had a wrap up the midfoot to provide grip for rope climbs, but it didn’t have a heel clip. Because more athletes began to wear the shoe while doing handstand push-ups, designers saw the opportunity to create a feature that reduced friction on the wall during the movement. Then they lowered the offset to 4mm for the Metcon 3 to provide more support under bars that were getting seriously heavy.The use of haptic technology on the upper came along in the 4. The rubberized tri-star shap high-wear areas like the toe box and sides, and left mesh for breathability and flexibility in other spots. For the 5, designers are including an insert that offers more elevation to accommodate for even heavier lifts and higher reps.

Improving the Nike Metcon has been an incremental task. That’s partly because it’s a beloved shoe (in fact, many Nike athletes have called it the “perfect shoe”), and partly because it follows the progress of the sport of training. Athletes are getting faster and stronger. Loads are getting heavier and movements are getting harder and more varied.Thus, since the Metcon 1, the challenge has always been to push the boundaries of stability, durability and comfort to continue to support the evolution of training.

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