Reebok Men's Nfx Trainer Sneakers

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After a few workouts, Amanda says the upper gave and broke in, but you really have to be dedicated to getting through that break-in period. These would be a good option for people who generally find most cross-training shoes to be too wide. Wearing Reebok Nanoflex Training Shoes for CrossFit These shoes look sporty just like other Reebok shoes, with the same lines and contouring you see across the brand’s products. Amanda actually thinks the Nanoflex TRs look better for casual everyday wear than the Nano Xs or X1s, due to the more subdued and earthy colors. Many of the women’s and TR men’s training shoes look similar in style. Reebok Nanoflex Training Shoes vs. Reebok Nanos That’s why I love reviewing all kinds of workout shoes, from the Nike Free Metcon 4s to the Reebok Nano X1s to the NoBull Trainers. In this Reebok Nanoflex TR training shoes review, I divulge all the pros and cons of this Reebok Nano wannabe. The Reebok Nanoflex TRs don’t have any crazy innovative specs. They have a mesh upper, a rubber outsole with flex grooves, and EVA foam midsole and insoles. This is very basic construction for a pair of cross-training shoes. Cushioning from the midsole provides more arch support than most cross-training shoes, but not so much that you can’t wear them for dynamic workouts

Amanda says the Nanoflex TRs remind her most of the Reebok Nano 9s more than any other Reebok CrossFit shoes. The only thing Amanda was absolutely not thrilled about was the forefoot construction on the Nanoflex TRs. The toe box is super narrow and, while the upper does have some give and will break in eventually, the first couple of workouts in these shoes were hardly short of excruciating. Props to Amanda for pushing on in the name of product testing. Reebok Nanoflex Training Shoes Colorways and Design These shoes work fine for some types of CrossFit WODs. They’re definitely not ideal for all functional fitness workouts.

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These shoes just don’t provide the level of stability you need for heavy powerlifting and the Oly lifts. Amanda did, however, find them comfortable for what CrossFitters call accessory work: movements like split squats, Romanian deadlifts, and strict dumbbell presses. (Basically anything where the feet stay planted and you’re not going super heavy.) Wearing Reebok Nanoflex Training Shoes for Cardio When testing the Nanoflex TRs, Amanda realized they’re an ideal fit for some types of workouts but not for others. For most workouts, they performed just okay. But for one type, the Nanoflex TRs excelled. If the Nanoflex TR training shoes stand out during any activities, it’s high-intensity interval training. And I’m talking about true HIIT, not CrossFit-style workouts. Amanda wore these shoes for several genuine HIIT workouts—20 or 30 seconds of ultra-intense, high-volume work followed by periods of rest—and said they absolutely excelled.

The Nanoflex TRs come in a ton of colorways, just like the Reebok Nanos always have. For men, there are eight colorways available; for women, there are six colorways. I don’t expect Reebok to add any new designs to this lineup as the shoe isn’t marketed as a CrossFit shoe, rather as a budget-friendly cross-training shoe. Like all shoes, a combination of your foot anatomy and the activities you do will determine if a shoe is worth buying. The Reebok Nanoflex TR training shoes are good for some things and not for others. This is Reebok’s budget-friendly version of the Nano, so suffice it to say quality is sacrificed in some areas (notably, the outsole and mesh upper).

The Nanoflex TRs are similar to the Nanos in a lot of ways. For example, they both have rubber outsoles, mesh uppers, and feel relatively flat. The Nanoflex TRs also have a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) heel cage and heel clip similar to that on the Nanos. If you do have narrow feet, you’ll enjoy the responsiveness of the midsole in the Nanoflex TRs. They’re relatively squishy for a cross-training shoe, making them comfortable for long walks, running errands, and even doing yard work. Reebok Nanoflex Training Shoes Construction and Materials