

it fits loose and he ‘can’t get the fit tight and secure’Īll reviewers agree that the flexible and cushioned design of the Nike Free Metcon 3 make it a great choice for all sorts of jumps.its React foam is not as responsive as in the React-based running shoes.Nike React Metcon: which is better for running?Ĭompared to another ‘experimental’ Metcon, the Nike React Metcon, the Free Metcon wins because: ‘This would be a killer shoe to do Murph’ (includes two 1-mile runs).‘Where the shoe excelled - definitely in the run’.‘My favorite cross-training shoe to run in’.The other expert recommends the shoe for coaching or simply walking around.Ĭontributing to the comfort is the cushioned ankle collar that ‘prevents any kind of heel slip’ and the laces that ‘never come untied.’ Best cross-trainer for runningĪccording to the experts, the Nike Free Metcon 3 feels most at home on short runs: But the reviewers extensively praise the Free Metcon 3 for being ‘incredibly comfortable.’ It is ‘pretty plush inside,’ and the ‘underfoot feel is pretty soft,’ says one of them. Most training shoes come on the firm and even harsh side for enhanced stability. The bottom platform is significantly widened that ‘gives extra stability’ and makes you feel ‘more grounded, more connected.’ The foam creates tall sidewalls for side-to-side stability: ‘it’s not how it looks, it feels a lot more stable,’ says a reviewer.

Other experts mentioned ‘a ton of flexibility in the front’ and ‘a lot more bending.’ Feels more stable than it looks!Īll testers reassure that your foot does not sit on top of that big chunk of midsole but is ‘nestled down’ inside it. Your browser does not support the video tag.
