Macpilot 9 review4/28/2023 ![]() ![]() The Nano 9 upper has the slight look of Nike’s Flyknit weave upper but a very different feel and function. The Flexweave makes the shoe super durable when it comes to activities such as rope climbs, box jumps, etc. This synthetic Flexweave has lots of gaps in the pattern to maintain the breathability of the shoe, and I had no issues with my feet overheating on workouts. This feels much like a plastic overlay on the shoes, which lies on top of an inner breathable mesh. The upper is predominantly made of Reebok’s Flexweave material. The lack of tread, however, is a purposeful design feature, as if there was more tread, then the sole unit wouldn’t be as stable when lifting, so good example of not being able to have your cake and eat it. A quick run around the block, ok, fine, but be very careful of slipping if it starts to rain even a little. The Nano 9 is really not a shoe I’d wear, or recommend for outdoor use, especially on wet surfaces. The heel drop from heel to the forefoot is 4mm, which is ideal for a training shoe, offering a little elevation on the heel to assist with lifting, but not enough to make it feel unnatural or hinder plyometric training. There are 3 Metasplit grooves on the outsole, which also feature in other Reebok models to support toe splay and enhance stability. Reebok Nano 9 Sole UnitĪlso improved since previous Nano models is the added midsole cushion for a little more cushioning on short runs, making it a good all-around training shoe, whether for Crossfit, or HIIT classes. They felt very loose at the front, and when tightening the laces, it felt too tight across the top of my foot.Īfter a few attempts and adjusting the laces, I found a comfortable fit, and this has remained in place after several workouts. It took me some time during my first workout in these to get the fit right. If you are used to training in a more traditional running-style shoe, this will take some getting used to in the beginning, but stick with it and it becomes comfortable. Nano’s tend to be synonymous with the wide toe box, allowing toes to splay fully and grip when performing squats and deadlifts for example. In comparison, the Nike Metcon 5 fit very much the same in an EU size 40.5, as the Nano 9 do in a 39. This first pair was sent back and I reordered in an EU 39, which are still on the roomy side but fit much better and I feel are the correct size. I ordered in EU 40.5 in the Nano 9s and they were HUGE. When I put them on, I immediately noticed how large they were compared to other training shoes and running shoes I have.įor clarification, I am usually a women’s UK 6.5/ EU 40/ USA 8.5, regular width in shoes, and normally go half a size larger in running and training shoes. In my hand the shoe felt quite ‘plastic-y’ and rigid due to the upper weave, and also the extended sole wrap, however, I could tell these would stand up to some serious beatings in the gym. Could this be a sign the Nano 9 is to be seen as more of a lifestyle shoe too? This Delta logo can now be found smaller and on the tongue. In fact, the only major difference I could see from the Nano 8 was the change in Reebok branding on the side from their fitness inspired ‘Delta’ logo, back to their original. When taking the Nano 9 out of the box, I immediately noticed the similarities to previous Nano models: the flex weave upper, the rope pro sole wrap, flat and wide toe box, the list goes on.
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