NIKE METCON THREAD - 7s out now

Could be gauging interest, but don't think this "limited" stuff will work with the CF demo, people scooping this shoe are not in the 18-24 "impulse buy" demo. Most CF'ers are late 20's so hype will just push the market away.

Disappointed in this release simply due to lack of availability. Based on FB and IG looks like this left a bad taste in people mouths.

Lots of "would be nice if they were available" cracks nowadays. Even one "if I wanted to focus on shoes instead of working out I would wait in line for Jordan's. I'd rather workout". :lol:
 
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How the hell does this sell out.
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+100 - typical Nike overhype and undersupply 
 
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Nike stores will supposedly get physical stock in sometime in February and from previous posts Finishline is gonna sell them mid-February.

I knew this release wasn't gonna be an easy cop, especially on NDC that's why I did my best to find retailers that would have physical stock in today and not one store in SoCal was selling them.
 
Man, they are all over the Niketown here in Portland, in all colorways. I guess the flagship store in Oregon they treat right, also FSR at the ES. Hype like this for a $120 shoe with no cushioning?? Hilarious.
 
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I spoke with the nike georegtown store all last week to see if they were getting them and they said there was a lot of interest in them lots of calls every day!

They have them if you are in the DC area or around a Nike Retail store not an outlet.
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I was in Georgetown Nike by noon they only had two colorways and the were sold out in both in size 11, they had a size 12 though.
 
got high hopes for this model since they dont make 1.0s for dudes, picked up the volt cw off ndc. I prefer barefoot training but dont take off my shoes at the gym cuz thats unsanitary and inconsiderate to other people imo
 
cant believe everyone's paying full retail (assumption), we will have them live here in a couple weeks and there is always mad FInishline coupons floating around online, as well as free shipping.

you guys are free to do what you want, i just know NT is always looking for a steal.....

10-20 off isnt a steal, but its better than FP, or even FP with shipping... 
 
Looks like I got beat to the restock news.

These will be easily available in the future, they'll go on discount like the Nano's and be easily available like Nike Free's. I'm ok with that.

I hate paying retail, I rarely do. I'm a coupon code hunting, discount/hook up type person.

That being said, I've been waiting quite some time to try these and get some solid Nike's under my feet for what I do on a daily basis. I'm ok with paying retail this time.
 
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cant believe everyone's paying full retail (assumption), we will have them live here in a couple weeks and there is always mad FInishline coupons floating around online, as well as free shipping.

you guys are free to do what you want, i just know NT is always looking for a steal.....

10-20 off isnt a steal, but its better than FP, or even FP with shipping... 
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That's great and all, but in the meantime Nike's phased approach of rolling them out to only Rogue and NDC isn't helping matters. I think they would have sent them to ****'s Sporting Goods, but they aren't even there. Guess they are building the hype. My first pair will probably be at retail, but additional will definitely be at a discount.
 
Found that Niketown Boston and Portland got them in. Did a phone order with Niketown portland today.
 
$120 isn't that bad though. It's one thing to never want to pay retail for $190 shoes. But for $120 you get performance shoes. Just like top tier basketball shoes and top tier soccer cleats. So at $120 i have no problem paying retail...if i could find a pair :lol:
 
As most of us wait for delivery or availability, here's an in-depth review I found online:

https://joelxfit.wordpress.com/2015/01/22/updating-review-nike-metcon-1/


REVIEW: NIKE METCON 1 (COMPLETE)

I’m going to go with the updating format for the Nike Metcon 1, as I did when I wrote the Nano 4.0 review. Keep checking back for review updates!

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First impressions 01/22/15:

The moment we’ve all been waiting for has arrived. I’ll try not to put too much fluff into this review but what can I say, I’m pretty freaking excited about these shoes; as I know most of us are. Really big thanks to Nike for coming through with not only a pair of shoes, but Nike Pro Combat gear to go with it. They’ve been really making a big push into functional fitness and it shoes all over social media. This is a very good thing to consumers, as it gives a bit of urgency to all other manufacturers to come up with fresh new ideas for their equipment. Nike’s a giant player in the shoe game and I’m happy to say that they’ve arrived in the playing field of functional fitness.

The first thing I noticed when I opened the box the shoes came in, were how much more awesome they look in real life. Not saying they were bad in pictures, but the original blue/orange/white colorway left something to be desired. I much rather prefer this volt/black/grey color and I’m looking forward to some more I’ve seen online. Everything from the upper to the laces oozes premium. Construction is top notch as you would come to expect from Nike; this is obviously one of the most important things for a functional fitness shoe since we thrash these things. Flywire construction on the sides leads to a locked down fit when you cinch the laces up. The outsole is striking with the hexagon patterns, probably functional for climbing rope with it’s “sticky rubber”, but I’m going to avoid that for a bit.

Upon putting my feet into the shoe, the first thing I noticed is that they’re not narrow at all; a big concern of mine having previously owned Nike training shoes. The heel to toe drop feels similar to Nano’s, but the outsole seems to be a little bit taller so you you might feel a little further from the ground. These shoes have a dense outsole, they were made to squat and you’ll know it the moment you put them on; there isn’t much give when it comes to pressing into the Metcons. Nike also seems to have gone with a more running-like profile with the more pointed toe-box; which is fine for me because my toes always jam into the front of Nano’s. Speaking of which, the toe-box is spacious and if you’ve got a bunion like mine, you’re going to be totally comfortable in these shoes. Sizing guidelines, these should be sized normally as they fit more true to size. Mine are size 10 and my normal size is 9.5, there’s a little room and it’s fine but I think I would do better in a 9.5.

Fit and finish is TOP NOTCH.

Durability however, remains unknown.

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Update 1/23/15:

First workout in the books, it wasn’t so much a heavy workout but it was a long one and it pretty much had a little of everything in it. 100 Wall balls, 80 cal row, 60 burpees, 40 pull-ups, 20 front squats (supposed to be back squats but my tricep is bum right now); if there was ever a workout to test a shoe, this would be it. I think the added drop of the Metcon1’s helped stay stable doing the wall balls, but nothing too crazy to write home about. The shoes handled all the movements without a hitch, which is exactly what you’d want from a performance shoe. Surprisingly enough, the movement I noticed the shoes the most on were the burpees, these shoes were made for them! The forefoot has a good amount of flexibility but also gives you a kind of spring to bounce up onto your feet from. I’ve always preferred doing my oly lifts and squatting in normal shoes, and that dense heel hardly gives at all when you’re moving weight. Paired it with the drop of these shoes and you’ll be less inclined to have to switch over to your oly shoes in between workouts.

I can’t wait to squat heavy with these shoes. Very impressive so far.


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Update 1/26/15:

No squat test update today, but actually the very last thing that I would voluntarily do: running. For science! Admittedly I’m not the best or most efficient runner in the world; I would actually rather do any form of exercise other than running. Running sucks. Anyways, that’s just me, I know some people love it, so to each their own.

I took the Metcon’s on about a 4 mile run, which is a long distance for me. I mentioned before that the Metcons’ have more of a running profile opposed to Nano’s and I’m going to stick with that assertion. Are they a better runner? Yes, but don’t expect anything vastly different than what you’re going to experience in your Nano’s. The pointed toe and flex grooves in the forefoot lead to a more natural running step. The differences end there. Since the sole is so dense, running long distances is still uncomfortable like the Reebok’s, but doable. The majority of the path I ran on today was concrete with a little bit of dirt mixed in. By the 3rd mile my plantar facia was aching. If you currently wear Nano’s to run, you’ll be used to this feeling. If you were hoping for a better running shoe than that, I’m going to say that the Metcon’s are, but only slightly. That’s still a win for the Metcons though.


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Update 1/26/15: SIZING!!!

Whoa, almost totally forgot about this topic, and it’s probably my most asked question.

“How should I size my Metcon’s?”

After that, immediately comes, “Are they true to size?”. I don’t even know what true to size means anymore, or what brand it’s in reference to. I’m just going to list a bunch of shoes, and how you should size accordingly. I ordered a size 10 Metcon, but should have gotten size 9.5.

Reebok CrossFit Nano U-Form/2.0 (my size 9) – Half size up, possibly the same if your U-Form/2.0’s are snug.
Reebok CrossFit Nano 3.0/4.0 (9.5) – Size the same.
Reebok CrossFit Lite TR (9) – Half size up.
Inov-8 195/240 (9) – Half size up.
Nike Romaleos (9) – Half size up.
Nike Free Trainer 3.0 (10) – Half size down. (See picture, Free Trainers are clearly smaller than Metcons in the same size.)
Converse Chuck Taylor (9) – Half size up.

I think I’ve pretty much covered all the bases right here. As always, feel free to drop me a comment or e-mail if you guys have any other questions regarding sizing and how I came to these conclusions.


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Update 1/26/15:

Did some powerlifting today. Got to about my 90% of my 1RM deadlift without many problems other than my form getting crappy. That dense sole paired with the Flywire construction really makes you feel locked down in place. You’re not going to miss your powerlifting shoes if that’s your thing; although they are a bit lower to the ground. Going back to the whole thing about the Metcon’s having a bigger drop than Nano’s, well according to Rogue’s specs, they don’t. They have the same 4mm drop. but I’m thinking the drop-off might just be a little more steep. The shoes feel the similar, but there’s definitely a different feel between them. Maybe the Nike’s really are taller, like I mentioned previously. Adding on to that, the Nike’s are 11.2 oz, which is a couple oz heavier than the Nano’s. You don’t really feel that weight when the shoe is on, but you’ll notice it if you have one of each in your hands. I’m starting to warm up to running in these, the WOD today called for a little bit of running; they definitely handle a bit better than Nano’s. Tomorrow I plan to hit those squats I’ve been talking about and I’ll have a conclusion for you guys by the end of the week. Stay tuned!

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Update 1/29/15: Power Cleans and Squats

As promised, my squat day has finally arrived. I warmed up with some light power cleans; hang and cycling them. This is probably the best area that the Metcon 1’s perform in: Olympic lifting. Never did I feel bogged down by the weight of the shoe. The shoes were very responsive, have very good power delivery and the landing platform is stable. These shoes definitely live up to the name “Metcon”, as you won’t be needing anything else for them. A huge plus, as I personally, try to not use my Oly shoes for much anymore. If you’re a dedicated weightlifter, then there’s probably no substitute for your Romaleos. From CrossFitter’s view point, this shoe is almost all you’ll ever need. (Mat Fraiser clean and jerked 365 at the KCECC!)

Squatting in the shoes yielded similar results. If you’re a “flat-shoe” squatter, you’ll be right at home with the Metcon’s. The heel has virtually no give and is stable, despite it’s slightly taller than Nano nature. That being said, the squatting feel and performance is on par with Nano’s. There will be people in the world that are going to like the Nano’s better, but the same could be said with the Nike’s. Either way, you can’t lose. both shoes feel fine and you won’t miss a beat if squatting in normal shoes is your thing.

Digging into the shoe a little bit deeper in my quest to find out what really makes it feel different, I sought to take out the insole. With a little bit of pulling, it comes right out, no glue or anything. Underneath it you’ll find a very thin layer of foam/insulation before the hard outsole. The actual insole though, might be the achilles heel (pun intended), of the Metcon’s. If you’ve ever taken out the insole of the Nano’s, you’d know that its a very thin layer of foam to keep the Nano’s minimal, but doesn’t lend much to actual arch support. On the Metcon’s, it’s the complete opposite; the insole measures almost 3/4″ to a full inch thick; there’s where the added height comes from. Like I said, the insole is very dense and not as compressible as you would expect from something so thick; it does give a bit more of arch support. I’m sure after wearing them down for a few months you’ll sink in a bit more too. If you planned on getting these shoes and using them with the insoles out, I would probably size down as you’re going to open the shoe up considerably.



1/31/15:

One more quick update because I feel this needs to be said and might be the strongest suit of the Metcon’s. Continuing the powerlifting thing, but not limited to, I’m furthering the conclusion that these shoes stay very planted to the ground. I was able to hit a 30lb sumo deadlift PR at 515 in my Metcon’s. Usually I avoid sumo because I have tight hips and a weak butt so I tend to roll into the instep of my foot in Nano’s and even the CF Lite power shoes.

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Conclusion/Value:

I hold no allegiance to Nike, nor do I to Reebok. I’m just a guy that like’s technology, equipment and what they can do for our sport.

The Nike Metcon 1’s are Nike’s first actual foray into the functional fitness shoe segment, and they’re a damn strong one at that. They hit the mark on almost every level and don’t leave much to be desired (more colorway’s please). I’ll sacrifice a bit of my comfort running for better lifting traits any day. They don’t only look good in the gym, I wouldn’t be ashamed to wear these out and about on the town either. While they’re a little bit taller, which you get used to pretty quick, they’re every bit as stable as the best functional fitness shoes in the game. If you don’t like that last bit, take the soles out and replace them with something thinner. (Arch mobility insoles work great.)

Honestly, the best feature of the Nike Metcon 1 really is the fact that it is made by Nike. Let’s be honest, we all grew up wanting Nike’s, not Reeboks, and maybe L.A. Gears. Props to Reebok for having the balls to be the first to sponsor CrossFit and come up with an actual shoe built ground up specifically for CrossFit. They’ve pushed the engineering of CrossFit shoes to where they are today, so you’ve got to give them a lot of respect for that. At the same time though, they’ve been in the game for a while now, and really all people want is something different. Nike coming into the playing field is just that, paired with the name, they’re undeniably going to rip a chunk of marketshare away from Reebok. Not even a signature Rich Froning shoe is going to stop that from happening (Nice try/how much more expensive can these shoes get?!).

Truth is, the Nike Metcon’s don’t do anything exceptionally better or worse than the Nano 4.0’s do. A lot of people will still prefer their Nano’s over the Metcon’s; that’s all good and dandy. A giant like Nike coming into the game just means that the technology that goes into both shoe brands (and smaller brands) increases. For the consumer, that’s awesome. Granted, a lot of globo-gym’ers are going to pick up on “our” shoes, but hey, they need functional shoes too. For me, I think the Nike’s are awesome shoes and probably are going to be my main shoe of choice, but I’ll continue to wear Nano’s too. The Metcon’s do everything I need them to do, they look great, and they’re here to freshen up the functional kicks game. They retail at $120, which is your standard training shoe price; in my opinion, that’s always been a lot to pay for some training shoes. I’m sure in time, competition will drive shoe prices downwards.

Let’s just hope Nike comes up with some kind of trainer program discount soon.
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rodrigofresh said:
 
cant believe everyone's paying full retail (assumption), we will have them live here in a couple weeks and there is always mad FInishline coupons floating around online, as well as free shipping.

you guys are free to do what you want, i just know NT is always looking for a steal.....

10-20 off isnt a steal, but its better than FP, or even FP with shipping... 
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Are they going to be available in store at FNL or only online?
 
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