Nike Metcon 10

I’ve been a loyal Metcon customer for many years and have owned several different versions. My all-time favorite was the Metcon 8. It was incredibly comfortable, flexible, and stable. The designs were also nice, many patterns and colors, I truly miss that model. The Metcon 9 already felt much stiffer, the Metcon 10 had also unfortunately been very disappointing. The fit is not right. The shoe is much wider (and my feet are wide..), yet my toes still press against the front. If I size up to avoid my toes touching the end, the shoe becomes far too big overall. The proportions just don’t seem right. At first, I thought the shoe would eventually adapt to my feet after breaking it in, but that never happened. Instead, it has become uncomfortable and painful to wear. I’ve also noticed that I can only wear these shoes with one specific type of socks. With my other athletic socks, they become even more uncomfortable, which has never been an issue with previous Metcon models. Overall, I regret this purchase. As someone who has loved the Metcon line for years, I was already disappointed with the Metcon 9 but it’s not getting any better with the Metcon 10. I sincerely hope Nike brings back the comfort and fit of the Metcon 8 in future models.

I'm used to sizing up athletic shoes a half-size from my usual 6.5, but when I tried size 7, my toes still touched the front. I finally settled on size 7.5, but these run very wide even when cinching the laces down, so I need thicker socks to keep my narrow instep secure. Otherwise they're stable, flat-soled shoes that work for both weight-lifting and HIIT.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have had several versions of metcons and purchased these to replace my metcon 10s. The metcon 11s fit just as well in my normal size. The flat sole is perfect for squats and deadlifts, but I cannot vouch for running or other cross training. I purchased the lilac color which will add a bit of fun to my workouts.