Nike Free Metcon 7 Training Shoe - Men's

I have been training in a pair of Free Metcon 5's for ~3 years, doing mixed running and weightlifting, and they were amazing. I finally went to get a new pair after they wore out, and I went for the new Metcon 7s, which I have since returned. Unfortunately, after trying on the new Metcon 7's, it's obvious that they do 2 things that get away from the intent of the shoe: slide backwards in the freedom of the toe-box and make the heel higher. To me, the free metcons are intended to allow you to feel close to the ground, allow your foot/toes to articulate & use the ground, and allow you to do more dynamic & running activities (which is why I loved the previous version); and these changes go against the intent of the shoe. I have since returned this pair and bought a pair of Metcon 6s, which do not have this problem. My recommendation is to grab those, look at any new releases of these (if they exist), or to look at some other brand if you are looking for what I am.

I would have given it 4 if not 5 stars but the color in the picture (white, red and orange) is not the same as the actual shoe. The color is more like white, orange, and lighter orange. Got to do better with accurate pictures.

I’m new to the Metcon family. I started with the Metcon 6. Love Love them. The Metcon 7 hasn’t disappointed. They fit my size 13 better than the 6’s. I like the higher back of the shoe. Great response on my hinging, squatting and plyo. Hadn’t run in them yet. So far so good! Good Job Nike!

As comfortable as the 6s with a new modern look. Love them for gym and going outside.

Purchased for my husband. He has a wide foot and loves the fit of these shoes. Was working out in another brand but this is his new preferred training shoe.

Love that you brought back the sturdiness of the Metcon 5's and prior. SADLY, the heel tab and collar come up SO HIGH in the back of this shoe that during my high intensity/major range of movement based workout, my achilles tendons blistered and are torn up. I was so excited for these but I will likely be returning them. Bring back the 5s and before. You had the shoe perfected.

No only reason why I keep ordering is because you guys carried the Just foot size for men and women. This is not a bash, but I really don’t like these shoes just like the last one so I’m gonna just stop ordering at this point.

Great fit! Was looking for a shoe before a trip and these broke in within a day and I found my daily shoe. Great style, fit and comfortable.