



In short, most running shoes are designed to cushion and absorb a landing, give an explosive toe-off and move the foot forward through the optimal running gait. Having recently put the 5th and 6th version of the Nike Metcon, and Nike’s React Metcon Turbo to the test, I was really excited to see if, and where improvements had been made and if the shoe could stand up to some serious strength training.įor the runners here who add in any type of strength or plyometric training to their programs, it’s vital to have a different pair of shoes for this strength training for both sets to remain fit for purpose. The Nike Metcon 7 claims to be the toughest and most stable Metcon yet- the gold standard for weight training.
