In the last two months Nike, Reebok, and Adidas have all released new cross trainers and lifting shoes. In the lead up to each shoe’s release, there were multiple rumored shoe speculations, photo leaks, and release dates.
Athletes following their favorite brands waiting for new arrivals were often left scratching their heads by the exacts of each official release. To help everyone out, we made a final roundup of the new Nike, Reebok, and Adidas releases with photos, where to find them, and shoe specs pulled from their respective sites.
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Nike
Nike Metcon 3
When: December 19th, 2016 Nike iD and January 5th on Nike.com
Where: Nike.com
Price: $130
Shoe Specs
- Flywire cables offer powerful lockdown
- Mesh on the heel and ankle help keep you cool
- Forefoot flex grooves allow natural movement
- Heel clip helps reduce drag during wall exercises
- Sticky rubber in the forefoot provides powerful traction
- Textured rubber wraps up the midfoot for durability during rope exercises
Nike DSX Flyknit
When: January 2nd
Where: Nike.com
Price: $160
Shoe Specs
- Insole with Duraplush ® lining grips the foot for an incredibly secure fit
- Integrated TPU yarn provides added durability
- Heel to forefoot drop = 6mm differential
- Flywire cables offer powerful lockdown
- Wide platform allows natural toe splay
- Strategic perforations increase breathability
Metcon DSX Repper (rumored)
When: No date released
Price: $100 (rumored)
Nike Romaleo 3
Photo: sportchek.ca
When: No date released
Where: Currently listed on sportchek.ca
Price: $264.99 Canadian currency, $200 USD
Screenshot: @hogerblukas Instagram page.
Shoe Specs
- Flexible forefoot allows natural range of motion
- Flywire technology provides a locked-down fit
- Honeycomb-patterned TPU plate for a stable feel
- Synthetic leather reinforces lightweight mesh to improve breathability
- 20 mm offset gives you an expanded range of motion
- Solid rubber outsole provides excellent grip and stability
Reebok
Reebok CrossFit Nano 7.0
Photo: Store.CrossFit.com
When: January 4th (more color schemes released January 12th)
Where: Store.CrossFit.com
Price: $129.99
Photo: Store.CrossFit.com
Shoe Specs
- NanoWeave tech upper for breathability and comfort
- Anatomical toe box and a low-cut design for a natural feel and ankle mobility
- Ortholite sockliner for cushion
- 360-degree TPU heel wrap for a locked-in feel
- Crystallized rubber outsole flexes naturally for balance and stability
- 4mm heel-to-toe drop
Reebok Legacy Lifter
Photo: Reebok.com
When: December 1st, 2016
Where: Reebok.com
Price: $199.99
Photo: Reebok.com
Shoe Specs
- Perforated leather and mesh upper for support and ventilation
- Anatomical shape for improved fit and an upper strap with pressed cutlines for customization
- TPU heelpiece in the midsole for stability and control
- Flexcage technology in the upper strap for lightweight support
- Grip rubber provides traction and durability
- Exoframe technology in the heel for added support
- ¾″ heel height allows for optimal squat positioning
Adidas
Adidas CrazyPower TR
Photo: shopboxbasics.com
When: Pre-order now with mid-January shipping
Where: Shopboxbasics.com
Price: $119.95
Photo: shopboxbasics.com
Shoe Specs
- Textile and synthetic upper with RPU protective cage: Adds durability
- Wider forefoot and raised toe cap: Provides extra stability, traction and allows your forefoot to splay naturally
- Comfortable textile lining and low-profile cushioning with rubber cage: Provides additional comfort and support
- PRO MODERATOR™ heel support: Stabilizes the heel
- TRAXION™ outsole: Provides maximum grip in all directions
- DROP: 3 mm
- WEIGHT: 12.1 ounces
CrazyPower Weightlifting Shoe
Photo: Adidasspecialtysports.co.uk
When: Currently available with no known release date
Where: Adidasspecialtysports.co.uk
Price: 139.95 Euro, $147.58 USD
Photo: Adidasspecialtysports.co.uk
Shoe Specs
- Mesh-sock upper with a mesh vamp overlay for maximum breathability
- Lace-up construction with wide midfoot strap for extra support
- Full sock-like lining for a tight, smooth fit
- Flex grooves in forefoot for natural movement
- TPU in heel for added support
- Anatomically shaped outsole with anti-slip rubber material; Full length for consistent ground contact
Adidas Leistung 16 II
Photo: Adidasspecialtysports.co.uk
When: Currently available with no known release date
Where: Adidasspecialtysports.co.uk
Price: 179.50 Euro, $188.17 USD
Photo: Adidasspecialtysports.co.uk
Shoe Specs
- Flexible and strong synthetic woven upper for stability
- Micro-adjusting Boa® Closure System for ultimate, consistent hold
- Flat, flexible forefoot for the transmission of power
- Strong TPU midsole for a perfect foothold; Weight lifting-engineered chassis with lightweight injected polymer for structured strength
- Rearfoot cradle ensures superior lockdown stability
- Flat rubber outsole for maximum surface area
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Once the Romaleo IIIs officially drop, then we may find ourselves with a second to breathe between new model releases. Although…it has been an exciting couple of months trying to keep track of releases and early looks.
Feature image from Adidasspecialtysports.co.uk.