Nike Women's WMNS Metcon 6 Gymnastics Shoe

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It is more breathable and has an updated topcoat that is supposed to be even more resilient than the one found in the Metcon 5. Perfect for lifting sessions, although it might need some getting used to if you never tried barefoot shoes before. This did not influence the outcome of this review, written after running more than 50 miles in them. To begin with the shoe does feel stiff both in the sole and around the heel cup, so I’d recommend wearing them around the home or for a short walk outdoors before a long workout, and risking any rubbing or hotspots.

The rest of the features are pretty much the same, all the way down to the same Hyperlift insert, introduced in the Metcon 5. The forefoot of the midsole is a much more cushioned foam – and that’s great for sprints, jump rope, box jumps, and more. Every iteration has a significant growth according to athletes’ evaluation and experience with the shoes, as well as Nike’s desire to have variety.The only reason it didn’t get a full 10/10 was its performance during a run, even a short one, as part of a workout or warm-up. These types of accessory exercises are super important for runners looking to improve their speeds or prevent injuries (which is everyone right? The Nike Metcon 6 can be purchased directly from Nike US / Nike UK and selected third-party retailers such as SportsShoes. FlyEase works exactly as described by Nike, just consider whether you really need this capability – because you are going to sacrifice a little bit of secure fit for it.

The upper is a dual layer mesh, more visible in colorways with contrasting uppers, but this remains thin and super breathable.The heel clip at the bottom (shiny) is tough TPU plastic with a minimal edge – for low drag on HSPUs.