The heel is wide and diamond shaped for maximum support. I’d call it slightly less than “medium” cushion – because the forefoot part of the midsole is pretty thin.Īnd remember this is plain foam – there’s no inflated air bags (like Nike’s Air Zoom) and no magical gravity-defying foam (such as Nike’s advanced React foam). These shoes have a decent amount of cushion in the forefoot. Nike gives us durometer numbers on the midsole – soft and cushioned up front – firm in the heel – just like the Metcon 5. This provides the proper level of cushioning you need. It’s firm in the heel, and cushioned in the forefoot – which makes the 6 a very versatile cross trainer – just like the 5 was. This is where the cushion (or lack thereof) comes from. Here’s the removable dual-density midsole from the shoe. Part of the secret to the success of the Nike Metcon 5 shoe is the dual-density midsole. Makes sense right? Nike Metcon 6 Versus Nike Metcon 5 – Running My only other comment here is because these are so much like the Metcon 5 – if you are happy with the way your 5s fit – get the same size. It might be a tiny bit long, but I’d rather have shoes that are slightly too long than shoes that are tight in the toes – because that is really uncomfortable.Īlso consider this – if it fits tight right away – it’s going to be even worse after a long walk, run, or after a long day when your feet have swelled up a bit. They both run a bit narrow up in the toe area (actually right after the midfoot point).Īs such, I recommend you go 1/2 size up on the Nike Metcon 6 – exactly as I recommended for the Nike Metcon 5. The Nike Metcon 6 (and the Nike Metcon 5) are not wide shoes. Given that the Metcon 6 has the same shape, midsole, outsole, and more as the Metcon 5 – the sizing advice is basically the same too.
Nike Metcon 6 Versus Nike Metcon 5 – Sizing Nike Metcon 6 – your new training shoe for 2020. The collar height and shape is the same – it comes up pretty low.īoth shoes use regular laces and Flywire. Here’s a view of the midfoot point of the new upper – note it’s not perforated here (only in the toe area), but it looks consistent. This is certainly going to be the best CrossFit shoe for hot weather. That means an unparalleled amount of breathability. … and the sun will shine through them too. These are so big that sunlight can shine through them (and you can see through them). It’s tough, but more importantly it’s got very large perforations. These are so big you can see your socks through them …
It’s also covered with a tough 3D haptic print. It’s comfortable, but not super-breathable. The upper of the 5 was a double layer material. The outsole is the same in both – two rubber compounds (firm in back, sticky up front), same shape, same flex grooves and tread pattern. Both have the TPU heel clip – for minimum wall drag when doing hand stand push-ups. The texture of the material looks nicer and there’s a big Metcon M on it, but functionally it is the same. These shoes share a LOT in common – the shape, the look, the basic dimensions, and more.
The Nike Metcon 6 re-uses all the major parts of the Nike Metcon 5 … except for 1. Nike Metcon 6 Versus Nike Metcon 5 – Overview