Nike Metcon 9 Shoes Review: The Perfect Training Shoes?

Is it just a minor iteration, or a substantial upgrade to the Metcon 8??

0:00 - Nike Metcon 9 Shoes Review!
0:21 - Overview
1:24 - What Kind of Shoe is the Metcon 9 Meant to be?
2:15 - Most Notable Changes to the Metcon 9
2:59 - What Makes the Metcon 9 Great for Lifters?
4:19 - Is the Metcon 9 Good for Running?
6:06 - Lace Lock and Tongue Position
6:54 - Mid-sole Design
7:45 - Is the Metcon 9 Good for Daily Wear?
8:51 - Pricing & Comparing to Other Options
10:15 - Coop’s Take & Final Thoughts

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[dubjspecialk]

I’ll buy these purely to acknowledge a company being willing to make a positive change they have been stubborn with in the past. Nike is at least partially responsible for a narrow toe box in athletic shoes. Props to them for doing this subtle, important change.

[TheMirrorVision]

Coop, the 8 is the predecessor to the 9, or the 9 is the successor to the 8 😊

[benjanorris]

Found a pair of 9's for $45 on Ebay, offered $35 instead, and he accepted. Best shoe and best deal I've ever had

[StingRey_]

Coop taking a massive sniff test of his zeros had me rolling. What is it about guys that since we were boys we instinctively have to smell everything no matter how putrid. Will try on the nines next time I’m at the next time I’m at the Nike store. Thank you for the honest and entertaining reviews Coop.

[johnwesley]

I got a pair of Metcon 8s for £43 from the Nike Outlet Store which equates to roughly $54. It goes to show if you wait, you can grab yourself a bargain.

[greghill]

I had the Metcon 3 and after the soles came off of the uppers and I got tired of trying to Shoe Goo them back together, I "upgraded" to the 7s. They're fine, but I prefer the 3s. They were lighter and less bulky and just felt more comfortable overall, while not being any less stable. Honestly, those Xeros you prefer look a lot like the early Metcons.

[ygoeb]

FYI the 9s are on sale for $88 + tax in a couple nice colors right now. Just picked mine up, excited to try them out

[TheElpapanator]

I genuinely miss the Nike Free Trainers they used to make. It had the flexibility of a barefoot shoe to a decent degree, the cushioning you see in the Nike Free Runs now, but the lateral support and stability of a trainer without an ultra hard heel. It was good for both training, running, and daily wear. Ever since they got rid of them, I ended switching straight to Vivobarefoots which are great but still miss that shoe for its versatility and comfort. It was probably ahead of its time and would fare far better today with the demand that’s present for barefoot styled training shoes.

[tas]

I've got the Nano X3 shoes and I honestly think they're the best shoes I've ever worn, period. I wear them for pretty much everything, inside the gym and out.

[cefrayer]

1. It's the successor to the Metcon 8, not the "predecessor" (0:05); and

2. Please don't say you're "gonna compare it to...other ones that are out there" (e.g., the MUCH better Reebok Nano X3), then not do so. (1:25).

[pete]

I have the Metcon 3. Squeaky like crazy. Still use them though, haven’t upgraded them yet

[NickyRicky]

I like the shoe reviews. I have the Metcon 7's which I love, and the reviews have been helpful as I probably won't need to upgrade for a bit. I would be interested in getting your take on the R.A.D one's as I have heard much about them but they have few reviews online.

[robschilke]

Re lace lock: Can we just get a lace pocket on the tongue like some running shoes have? This seems like a quicker, sensible way to manage laces than needed to rely on a velcro closure.

[GuerillaRadiio]

I have these shoes in a wicked neon orange. I typically hate Nike's but these are amazing.

[donnaugle]

Coop - The Metcon 4's were the last Nike that fit my feet. They had the widest toe-box of any Metcon since. Luckily I bought two pair back in the day and still wear them. The 8's a total bust and very narrow. You're saying these are wider than the 4's? I'll have to buy a pair but am a little skeptical. Call me hopefull.

[SanicTheHidgehag]

I got em on sale :) I usually wear barefoot shoes, like my favorite Merrell Vapor Glove 6's, but these Metcon 9's are pleasantly spacious in the toes! Not super spacious like a barefoot shoe, but way better than most other shoes.

[sawmehl]

Hey boss great video I have the met con 6’s right now and I just don’t really like them for doing athletic football training - Olympic lifts and a lot of sprinting/change of direction and I feel like those have no grip on a gym floor. Would you say these would be better?

[adamschneider]

Can you do a review on Steelflex Leg Curl and Leg extension machines? They are plate loaded and look like they fix a lot of the problems with plate loaded machines.

[pandabelepotan]

Got 6 and got 9. 6 is still the most comfortable 1 with extra heel.

[DampRaccoon]

Design is 🔥 - though I just lift in my living room and don't use shoes