For the last few months, I've been on the search for a new pair of workout shoes. I do a lot of walking, HITT classes and weightlifting at home so I wanted an all-in-one cross-training shoe that I could use for everything. Over the last few years I've been wearing the HOKA Clifton 8s for most of my workouts. I definitely went out of my comfort zone purchasing them and while they've been decent shoes, I was never in love with them. I think maybe a different style would have suited my lifestyle better!
My biggest issue has been they lack stability and support for weightlifting. Hokas definitely have a chunkier sole which elevates the foot and in my experience, causes the heel to slip up a lot. I notice this the most when lifting, doing lunges, etc.
After doing a bit of research, I kept seeing the Nike Free Metcon 5 pop up as one of the best options for cross-training. I've never really bought any Nike shoes so I didn't know what to expect, however the reviews sold me. I also like the style of the shoe so we're going to give them a try! I like that they look sleek and a little funky. Also way way less chunky than the HOKA, haha.
My first initial thoughts are that they're very light on the feet + they do feel stable. They don't bend much at all. I haven't broken them in yet so I can't comment on comfortability but straight out of the gate they are more firm. This doesn't surprise me, especially in comparison to something like the HOKA.
I also sized up from an 8 to an 8.5 which fits great. I do know Nikes historically run small and many of the reviews also suggested that so if you're interested in purchasing, I think it's a good tip!
These are just my first impressions and I'm excited to see if these enhance my workouts. I'll definitely keep you posted as I break them in over the next few months!
Do you have a favorite workout shoe?
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