SOLENIKEMETCON 5
£114.95,nike.com
KEYFEATURES
Weight:377g
Offset:8mm
Awiderheelimprovesstabilityduring
heavysquats,snatches,cleansand
shoulder-to-overheadmovements.
Thehapticchain-linkpatternonthe
uppercanbetterwithstandtheabuse
ofropeclimbs–thetonguealsohas
morecushioningforbettersupportand
lock-down.
Everydayathletesputthe
NikeMetcon 5 throughmorethan9,
hoursoftesting.
Grip,tractionandabrasion-resistance
testingwasconductedatNike’sSport
ResearchLabtoensurethedata
validatedtheshoe’sdesignupdates.
ANikeHyperliftinsertgivesan
additional8mmlifttofurtherimprove
stability–thehigheroffsethelpsyou
tomaintainheel-to-groundcontact
andbalance,whichcancreatestrong
stabilityduringheavyliftsaswellas
high-repsquats,wallballs,thrustersand
evenrowing.
Thedual-densitydrop-inmidsoleis
softerandmoreflexibleintheforefoot,
addingcomfortandprotectionduring
high-impactmoveslikedouble-unders,
boxjumps,burpeesandmore.
A new pattern on the outsole, made of a
stickier rubber in the forefoot and a more
durable rubber in the heel, improves
linear traction during sled pushes and
sprints – both rubbers add durability
over weak points and prevent wear.
Designed with the help of
three-time Fittest Man on
Earth Mat Fraser, the latest
iteration in the Metcon line
has been dubbed Nike’s ‘most
tuned’ version yet. Extra
stability has been added for
heavy lifting, while outsole
traction ensures both speed
and durability when called
upon. The Metcon 5 is, says
Nike, ‘your secret weapon
for weightlifting and high-
impact training.’Meet
Metcon
THE SHOE NIKE HAS HAILED
ITS MOST STABLE YET GETS
A BIG TICK FROM MF