More brands than ever are vying to produce the ultimate CrossFit shoe, with established names like Nike and newcomers like R.A.D all in the mix. As someone who’s tried many of the best CrossFit shoes, I’ve watched Reebok’s Nano—the original CrossFit shoe—slip down the pecking order. That’s about to change, though. I’ve had the Reebok Nano X4 on test and, after two weeks, I’ve already fallen for it head over heels.
Talking of heels, that area of the Nano X4 in particular offers a more solid foundation than its predecessor during Olympic lifts and, unlike the Nike Metcon 9, it doesn’t come at the expense of springiness for plyometric moves. This shoe is a slam dunk from Reebok, and I believe I’ve found the shoe to see me through the upcoming CrossFit Open.
