NIKE SHOWDOWN | Metcon 9 vs Free Metcon 5 vs Air Zoom TR 1
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- Опубликовано: 2 июл 2024
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Nike continues to expand their training shoe line which is awesome for giving you options, but with more options comes more confusion.
I've gotten a lot of asks about which Nike training shoe folks should go with. For example, what are the differences between the Nike Metcon 9 versus Free Metcon 5 versus Air Zoom TR 1? There are a lot of them.
In this video, I'll help you navigate which Nike training shoe you should go with based on your training and foot anatomy needs.
0:00 4 MAJOR DIFFERENCES
6:14 Which is BEST for Lifting?
7:40 Which is BEST for CrossFit?
8:17 Which is BEST for Versatility?
9:50 Which is BEST for Short Runs?
11:04 Which is BEST for Daily Wear?
12:17 Price Comparison
13:12 Sizing Differences
13:53 Weight, Drop, and Insole
14:54 Construction Breakdown
18:12 Final Remarks
When navigating these three Nike shoes, I'd suggest cross-referencing how you train every week with each shoe's construction.
If you can do this you can invest in the shoe that will serve you best. Nothing is worse than buying a shoe for lifting only to realize it's sub-par.
The Nike Free Metcon 5, Metcon 9, and Air Zoom TR 1 all have their pros and cons for different reasons.
If you have additional questions about any of these models, drop a comment below or reach out to me via Instagram!
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Absolutely great comparative analysis. Thank you!!!!
Happy it helped!!
OMG, I can't make up my mind on which one to choose between the Free metcon 5 and Metcon 9. Your video is really a life saver. Thanks a lot. I will go with the Free metcon 5. Great vid and thanks again.
Ay, stoked it helped! Thank you!
Yes! I chose 5 over 9 after trying it in store
Just ordered the Free Metcon 5. Great break down of each shoe. Watching from Australia 🇦🇺
Sick! Let me know how you like them and thank you!
Hey Jake, thanks for the video. Nike has released the Free Metcon 6.
I’m doing some group training, 2 times per week body cross, 1 time HIIT, 1 time power training.
In the middle of them I’m adding 2 days of weight lifting (not heavy type, just for muscle strength).
Should I go to Free Metcon 6?
Thks for the great vids. Of course it’s individual, but for me the best fit is the Nike free Metcon 5, fits best my feet and I like the higher heel base. The metcon 8 and 9 are the worst I tried.
Totally agreed!
I have a question about the size of the Free Metcon 5.
My normal shoe size is 8.5(26.5cm) and the upper of the Free Metcon 5 feels tight. In this case, should I go a half size larger?
The Air Zoom TR 1 is sized fine at 8.5.
Hello Jake! Great work and reviews! I saw some new models from Adidas, Rapidmove trainer and Amplimove trainer. Any thoughts about these models? It would be interesting to see a review between them and their brothers, Everyset or Dropset 2.
I like that! Rapidmove is okay, I haven't tried the Ampli.
Dropset, Everyset, Rapidmove are my current rankings for the Adi brothers!
@@thatfitfriend Thanks Jake! Good to know!
@@xrhstoschrisGTR welcome!
I believe the TPU heel serves a purpose. While I haven't tested M8 or M9 yet, M7 stands out as one of the best CrossFit shoes I've owned, mainly due to the stability provided by the TPU heel during lifting.
It's purpose is stability, sure, but at what cost? To tank versatility? So many other options that are just as "stable" that don't feel like cinderblocks when running, jumping, and walking, lol. It's an overdone feature like the rope guard, IMO. Looks cool on paper and makes folks feel like they're getting "more" but in reality it's just flash and not that useful in the context of pure output compared to its peers.
@@thatfitfriend Appreciate your answer dude. Probably anything except running feels fine for me in M7, but tbf my feet always felt destroyed running even in M4 or M5 for more than 3k, although those don’t have a TPU heel. At the same time lifting wasn’t feeling that stable as in M7. Obviously I haven’t tested even a fraction of training shoes you had and my point was that from what I had, the ones with the TPU felt best and if I’d only have to skip the running - let it be;)
Btw, I had a chance yesterday to put M9’s on my feet and those are clunky af IMO lol! I might try ordering Reebok Nano x4 as I’ve saw some good reviews, including yours, and if those don’t fit, I’ll stick with M7’s for now.
Just came across your channel, great and useful content. I have a Metcon 7 and the Mesh is ripping apart but I love thhe stability of that shoe. I squat and deadlift around 310 lbs. Will the Metcon 5 be as stable as Metcon 7 for this weight?
Free Metcon 5 won't give you the same stability. I'd look for older 7s or an 8 if you want a shoe that feels similar/don't want to change when something is working!
Thank you!
@@thatfitfriend thank you so much, appreciate your help and great content 👍
METCON 9 FTW!!! It definitely helps when I want to spread my toes out to curl my big toe, have my chest proud, glute activated and get that last rep in!
Ay let’s gooo
Have you ever done a review for the Nike Zoom Metcon Turbo 2? If so how do they compare to the Nikes in this review?
Yep!
Hey, Jake! Thanks for the informative video. I have a question about which option might suit me best. I typically engage in moderate to heavy strength training daily, but I’m also interested in starting short runs. Which of these would you recommend for my scenario? Or do you think I should have separate pairs for running and strength training? Also, how would you compare these to the Adidas Dropset 2 Trainers? Thanks again for your help!
I'd go Nike Air Zoom TR 1, you probably don't need two different shoes. Dropset are sick for lifting, but fall short for running
@@thatfitfriendThank you for your help!
Hey Jake, I got both of the metcon 9 and free 5 shoes for $90 USD each, and I’m thinking of keeping both because I feel like they’re different enough that I’ll use the 9 for the squat and deadlifts, and free 5 for all else. Is that an insane proposition?
Not at all - I rotate my trainers based on different workouts and a lot of folks do something similar. You'll get more out of your shoes in doing so, too!
Hello, Jake Greetings from India 🇮🇳 I have ordered Metcon Free 5. I’m looking for a shoe for Moderate strength and lifting and also for doing jump ropes burpees some cardio. Based on your reviews I have ordered Metcon Free 5 still I have doubt in between Metcon 9 or 5
No doubts! They should work for you, but you won't know until you try them and get some data. I think you'll enjoy them!
Shoe genius 🔥
B Griff! Good to have you here 🤝
Great video man! When do you think the Free Metcon 6 will come out? Thanks!
Probabllllyyyyyy later this year? Feel like they're still pushing the 5 hard and restocking colorways
between zoom tr 1 vs free metcon 5 which one u think would be better for plyometrics and agility workouts? (most impact protection oriented cushioning and better traction for concrete and turf)
Zoom TR 1 would work well, imo!
I keep getting calf strains in the free metcon 5. I also find that the tracton on slightly damp or moist areas is terrible. Nice looking shoe though..
Hmm, wonder if the calve strains are from something else going on. Yeah, that's often the case with trainers that lack the full rubber outsole!
@@thatfitfriend Old Ankle issues and surgery, over time have lead to more calf strains. But, the calf strains really became a bigger issue when I started training in these. They are very comfortable. I do a lot of shadow boxing.
I'm going to purchase a pair of Impact 4s this week. Thanks for the reviews. Your videos are top tier.
I have Nimbus 25 for running but I don't do Crosfit, which one do you recommend? I have wide feet.
I'd go Free Metcon 5 or Metcon 9. Get FM5 if you bias versatile work and don't need as much stability
Jake please help Bsr 4 or metcon 5 for gym .
Metcon 5
I have the Metcon 8 and the heel is very loud when it makes contact with the floor. Is the heel in the Metcon 9 just as loud or not as loud when walking on normal floors/non-matted gym floors? Considering getting the 9s if the plastic heel isn’t so noisy when walking.
Metcon 9 isn't much better, unfortunately. Still has that clunky heel. Open to trying something new?
@@thatfitfriend Darn, that’s what I was afraid of… but thank you for the response! I rotate between my Free Metcon 5’s and the Metcon 8’s so I think I’ll just stick with the 8’s as my lifting shoe until I come across something else.
@@nikb1445 A lot of really solid options out there! have a ton of content on the channel if you need help/new picks!
Hello . What is the best of the best for jumping rope ? And all sneakers combined ? (84kg 1.73m).
Nike Air Zoom TR 1 should be solid for you!
@@thatfitfriend merci 🙏
So, you recommend free Metcon 5 for HIIT activities and short-distance runnings.
Yeah, they work well!
If I only want to get one pair of training shoe in the gym
Which one do you suggest
How do you train? If you're primarily lifting, go Metcon 9. If you're doing HIIT/lifting, Nike Free Metcon 5!
Try no bulls
@@robho3308 too expensive to ship to Canada
For pure lifting the zoom TR would be better than the MC TR 2?
Hit you back on my other video!
@@thatfitfriend appreciate it!
Is the metcon turbo discontinued ? Replaced by the TR ?
TBD. I haven't heart that it was, but I wouldn't be surprised if the TR replaced it