Nike continues to refine and improve the Metcon cross trainer, this time adding breathable mesh to help keep athletes cool and – for the first time – a FlyEase closure to make it easier to slide in and out of the shoe. The mesh upper of the Nike Metcon 6 FlyEase provides 18 percent more airflow than the Metcon 5. The increased ventilation doesn’t diminish durability: the redesigned haptic topcoat helps the shoe withstand high abrasion. A TPU tail gate on the heel allows athletes to step down and collapse the heel counter, making for easy access without the need to retie laces. Grounded in the principles of universal design and inspired by those with unique needs, this trainer is designed for everyone.
“When I’m competing against other people, I’m holding myself to the same standards as every able-bodied athlete does,” says Logan Aldridge, the Fittest One-Armed Man on Earth. “That’s the gift of our sport. The community is rooted in support and respect, and that extends to all abilities, because we all push each other to be better. If I had to think of a way to describe universal design, that would be it.”
The Nike Metcon 6 FlyEase will be available from August 4 at nike.com.
