The release date of the new Nike Romaleos 4 weightlifting shoe, originally scheduled for April 1st, has reportedly been postponed. This information comes via @nikemetconclub on Instagram, a fan account with over a hundred thousand followers that is the first to publish photos of the shoes. Nike seems to trust the account with exclusive product previews and Nike Metcon Club has been correct about news similar to this in the past.
The new date has not yet been specified, but currently the shoe is slated for release sometime in September.
Speaking of which, despite the change in release date, images of the Nike Romaleos 4 have been released. You can view them below courtesy of the Nike Metcon Club Instagram page:
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Just two hours after the above post, a follow up was post with an in-hand photo of the Nike Romaleos 4 was shared and the caption stated:
“…due to current circumstances in the world this has been pushed back to later in the year, potentially September.”
Swipe to the left of the post below to see views of the Nike Romaleos 4 from the top, sides, and back.
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The “current circumstances” in the world is, of course, a reference to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic that has caused mass quarantines, the cancelation or postponement of countless major events including the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, and the closures of many non-essential businesses. These businesses include Nike stores in “select countries,” which are closed from March 15-27.
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Although the Nike Romaleos 4 will not be available for at least another six months, the hype surrounding them is still real and we can expect more photos to be shared on social media in the interim. Below is a the post from the Nike Metcon Club Instagram page unveiling the Nike Romaleos 4 in white.
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We look forward to the future release of the weightlifting shoe and seeing if the design will have evolved.
Feature image from #Metcondaily’s Instagram page: @nikemetconclub