It seems very difficult to replace a great shoe with an improved model in such a short time. A few months ago we talked about how fabulous the Reebok Nano 9 are , but the sports brand never loves to hear criticism from its athletes to improve the shoe experience. Coinciding with the culmination of 10 years of innovation, touch-ups and renovations, we finally have the Nano X with us. Possibly they thought that calling them “Nano 10” would have little publicity, but the use of Roman numerals always gives a relevant cache.
When Reebok became the official licensed CrossFit shoe provider in 2011, amid a national (and global) fervor for WOD and AMRAP and EMOM, the community has always loved its acronym, surfed that wave, and rode it well. The earliest versions of the Nano were made in collaboration with Kevlar, or built to withstand fraying of the strings.
But over the years, as it has become clear that Nano’s engineering makes it an ideal training shoe to work in any gym, not just boxing, Reebok has responded in kind. Nano Xs, for example, are designed for “functional fitness” . That may apply to CrossFit, of course, but the term also includes HIIT, functional workouts, boxing gyms, and free-weight moves made in your garage. It’s inclusive, and it’s not just marketing: the brand made a point to reflect the change in its design.
Features and improvements of the shoe
There are still elements of its predecessor, Nano 9, a “perfect lifting shoe.” The Nano X is a wide cut, wide box shoe with a minimal drop outsole . In less technical terms, that means it fosters stability . Squatting in sneakers is a bit like lifting weights while standing on a pillow. Instead, the Nano Xs allow you to dig your toes into a firm foundation (which in turn is holding the ground) and complete large muscles, compound movements without restlessness or wobbling, which could otherwise damage the quality of a repeat or you.
The new sneakers also provide a great experience in comfort, thanks to the wide and stable base. It sounds strange, but they would probably be an excellent walking shoe for older people. This is because Reebok revamped the upper, which is now knitted with a futuristic fabric called Flexweave (try pulling on it if you want to hurt your hands), while providing EVA foam cushioning at the heel and neck for generally more riding. soft.
Reebok is promoting these sneakers as “smarter than ever”, and a massive benefit of a softer, more responsive construction is playability . Moving too much on Nano 9 could create splints on your shin; The Nano X is expressly designed to perform activities.
That does not mean running . But you could skip rope, perform agility ladder workouts, or do sprint reps. People want full body workouts these days. Pre-COVID, that meant HIIT classes, plyometric jumps, and burpees were a dream. The Nano Xs are equipped for everything. Logically, you should have a pair of running, tennis or basketball shoes. But gym sessions deserve their own shoes. Reebok identified this almost a decade ago and, luckily for us, he is still not satisfied in his search for the perfect shoe.
If we could make a complaint, it would probably point to a lack of breathability at the top . Running in these shoes is a joy, but since it is highly reinforced and still oriented mainly towards functional movements, it does not breathe as well as resistance footwear. In addition, there are also those who complain about the lack of color combinations.
Price and release date
You will find them available in their official online store , for € 129.95 . There are different models for women and men, as well as 4 different models with striking colors.
