Shoe Reviews — Brand: Nike

Overall, the Nike Metcon 8 is an excellent shoe. It's built on the same tooling as the Metcon 7 - the midsole and outsole did not change. However, Nike did redo the mesh upper to make it more breathable and durable.

The Nike Romaleos 4 totally nails it with its fresh, stylish makeover and those long-awaited dual straps for extra stability. Plus, they've lightened up the feel and added some breathability, so you won't be sweating buckets during those marathon lifting sessions.

Overall, great update with the Free Metcon 4. The redesigned upper adds more comfort but stays true to its roots as a training shoe with a flat wide stable base for lifts.