I have the exact same pair of shoes lol. Both of them actually. I personally have to go with the nanox1, i was surprised actually. Very comfortable to run with and workout, i feel more attached to the shoe compared to the metcons. The heel is very solid i liked it a lot. The heel drop is perfect for deadlifts loved this aspect. However i think metcons are more solid when lifting. Overall i wear x1 for all around wods and metcons for more lifting oriented wods. Great review 👍🏻
X1 is sized like the Nano X. I wear my regular shoe size. The Metcon 6 is too narrow for me (although long enough). I have to go 1/2 size up on M6 to get width for my toes.
Same here, I would need to get the Metcon 6 way too long to accommodate my feet. Interestingly the Nano X1 grit is for me even better than the 10 due to the fact that the toebox is higher as well.
Is it me or have both these shoe not improved over the last 2 years. The metcon 4 and the nano 8 & 9 seemed to be better than the metcon 5 & 6 and the nano 10 & 11.
Honestly, I think it depends on what you do in your workout. The Metcon 4, to me, was great for weights, but the 6 is better for running, impact stuff, etc. The X1 is really targeted more broadly than CrossFit, it's almost a running shoe really. So I get that many CrossFitters are not going to be interested in it.
I see a lot of glue around the X1, and doesn't seem to be worth the money for the quality. The metcon has better quality. Nano X was good quality too. I don't know what happened. Also I don't understand why not many people talk about the NB minimus prevail. The hype and looks go to Nike and Reebok but the NB minimus prevail is a great quality shoe. I loved your video on that shoe and I hope to see more. Functionality should be as important, if not more important, as looks.
@@fitatmidlife927 so just ran a few days in a row with them(~2-3mi, also slipped in some ON Running insoles from an old pair I had lying around), and man they're SOLID. I do think however, without those insoles my shins would be in agony
Ive ran in them for 1.5 km twice and they are really good. If you have a high arch like me and heel stomper, they will serve you much better that the metcons
In terms of how it "feels" - it's definitely much different than the X - because of the drop. I've got a "Grit" pair coming next in a lighter colorway and we'll see what those look (and feel) like too.
The knit upper also doesn't hug the top of your foot as much as the X. I think some of those things contribute to the feel - but don't necessarily have an impact on performance as much. Consider also the X1 is 2 ounces lighter than the X. It doesn't feel as "well built" - but IMO lighter is better for a training shoe.
@@fitatmidlife927 thanks 👍. The build quality of the X added some weight for sure! The X was a well built shoe! This one being a lot lighter is compromising on quality...it may not last as long as the X! But take the example of the NoBull trainers, it's light and extremely durable! Don't think Reebok nailed this time...at least for CrossFit it may prove to be a weak shoe!
I´ve been a fan of the nano shoes, with the 6´s being my favourite. I bought the nano X1, sent them back after 1 hour, worst CF shoe I have ever had. Metcon 6 here i come
@@fitatmidlife927 Absolutely,.. To me the biggest issues wore, that the heel support pressed into my anchle when walking/running in them. The other thing was that the heel-to-toe drop did not work for me. It felt too much like a running shoe, and that is not what I am looking for in a crosstraining shoe. What did work for me thoe, was the new floatride sole and the new upper material, that acutally felt realy good!
Awesome, I ll buy nano x1, thanks
I have the exact same pair of shoes lol. Both of them actually. I personally have to go with the nanox1, i was surprised actually. Very comfortable to run with and workout, i feel more attached to the shoe compared to the metcons. The heel is very solid i liked it a lot. The heel drop is perfect for deadlifts loved this aspect. However i think metcons are more solid when lifting. Overall i wear x1 for all around wods and metcons for more lifting oriented wods. Great review 👍🏻
Thanks for the input. It's always good to hear what others think about the shoe too - after all, I'm just one opinion!
Which is better for flat feet?
Your barbell clips had no sound. Just fyi. Didn't know if that was intentional or not
Thanks for the heads up - but that's intentional. There's little to be gained by hearing an old man huffing and puffing lifting weights.
can you compare abouy the sizing? do they both fit same?
X1 is sized like the Nano X. I wear my regular shoe size. The Metcon 6 is too narrow for me (although long enough). I have to go 1/2 size up on M6 to get width for my toes.
Same here, I would need to get the Metcon 6 way too long to accommodate my feet.
Interestingly the Nano X1 grit is for me even better than the 10 due to the fact that the toebox is higher as well.
Is it me or have both these shoe not improved over the last 2 years. The metcon 4 and the nano 8 & 9 seemed to be better than the metcon 5 & 6 and the nano 10 & 11.
Honestly, I think it depends on what you do in your workout. The Metcon 4, to me, was great for weights, but the 6 is better for running, impact stuff, etc. The X1 is really targeted more broadly than CrossFit, it's almost a running shoe really. So I get that many CrossFitters are not going to be interested in it.
I see a lot of glue around the X1, and doesn't seem to be worth the money for the quality. The metcon has better quality. Nano X was good quality too. I don't know what happened. Also I don't understand why not many people talk about the NB minimus prevail. The hype and looks go to Nike and Reebok but the NB minimus prevail is a great quality shoe. I loved your video on that shoe and I hope to see more. Functionality should be as important, if not more important, as looks.
I have the Flexweave Grit coming in a light grey colorway next. I'll post closeups of that one as well.
Reebok all the way
What's the farthest you've ran in the X1's? Can't wait to get my grits, haven't owned a nano since the 4's!
Hundreds of meters. I don't distance run (and wouldn't in these shoes)
@@fitatmidlife927 so just ran a few days in a row with them(~2-3mi, also slipped in some ON Running insoles from an old pair I had lying around), and man they're SOLID. I do think however, without those insoles my shins would be in agony
Ive ran in them for 1.5 km twice and they are really good. If you have a high arch like me and heel stomper, they will serve you much better that the metcons
Judging by the looks, the new Nano looks a cheap shoe! It looks like a cheap plastic shoe! Maybe in person it doesn't feel that way?!
I've got a pair of the Flexweave Grit coming next. I'll post a closeup video of those too.
In terms of how it "feels" - it's definitely much different than the X - because of the drop. I've got a "Grit" pair coming next in a lighter colorway and we'll see what those look (and feel) like too.
The knit upper also doesn't hug the top of your foot as much as the X. I think some of those things contribute to the feel - but don't necessarily have an impact on performance as much. Consider also the X1 is 2 ounces lighter than the X. It doesn't feel as "well built" - but IMO lighter is better for a training shoe.
@@fitatmidlife927 thanks 👍. The build quality of the X added some weight for sure! The X was a well built shoe! This one being a lot lighter is compromising on quality...it may not last as long as the X! But take the example of the NoBull trainers, it's light and extremely durable! Don't think Reebok nailed this time...at least for CrossFit it may prove to be a weak shoe!
I´ve been a fan of the nano shoes, with the 6´s being my favourite. I bought the nano X1, sent them back after 1 hour, worst CF shoe I have ever had. Metcon 6 here i come
Can you clarify on what specifically you didn't like?
@@fitatmidlife927 Absolutely,.. To me the biggest issues wore, that the heel support pressed into my anchle when walking/running in them. The other thing was that the heel-to-toe drop did not work for me. It felt too much like a running shoe, and that is not what I am looking for in a crosstraining shoe. What did work for me thoe, was the new floatride sole and the new upper material, that acutally felt realy good!
@@Aanginthesky Thanks for the extra detail. My biggest complaint is that heel support in the back as well.
@@fitatmidlife927 Yeah that seems to be a common problem for a lot of people. Really wanted to like this shoe
X1 looks like an old shoe. I'll stick with my nano 8 and X.
UA TriBase reign 3 for the win.
I've got a review of that on here: ruclips.net/video/t4F5Rvri-UA/видео.html
This video is too much.. 🥱