Nike Celebrates 10 Years of Training Footwear Excellence with the New Metcon 10

Nike marks a decade of dominance in training footwear with the launch of the Metcon 10, its most stable, durable, and versatile cross-training shoe yet. This latest model features a lighter, more runnable design engineered to support every aspect of athletes’ workouts.

The Nike Metcon 10 continues to set the benchmark for training shoes by combining durability, functionality and athlete-approved design. It reaffirms Nike’s dedication to helping athletes train at their best. Every element of this updated silhouette reflects the features that elite and everyday athletes have praised over the years, refined through extensive feedback to deliver unmatched performance across all training disciplines.

“A decade in, we revisited the DNA of what makes Metcon the global standard in training footwear and obsessed over the balanced system of strength that Metcon stands for: stability, grip, lockdown and mobility,” says Erin Gleason, product line manager, Nike Training. “In designing the Metcon 10, we really streamlined the build and focused on going back to the foundation of what makes Metcon great, listening to the voices of athletes across all disciplines and intensities to create a shoe that reflects the way they train today.”

Inspired by the toughest training athletes, the Metcon 10 delivers a perfect fusion of grip, stability, mobility and a locked-down fit to provide balanced performance for strength and conditioning workouts. Lighter and more runnable than previous versions, this shoe helps athletes of all levels excel in every part of their training routine.

The Metcon 10 introduces a soft yet responsive ReactX foam midsole designed to offer cushioned support ideal for short sprints, box jumps and high-mobility exercises — enabling athletes to stay comfortable and explosive throughout their sessions.

A re-engineered, lighter Hyperlift plate beneath the heel provides maximum stability for heavy lifts such as squats, deadlifts and cleans. It helps direct weight downwards and outwards while adding rigidity to the heel. An expanded toe box and upgraded sole further enhance power and control.

“The ReactX foam makes the Metcon 10 feel more responsive than before, and the updated Hyperlift plate helps the shoe feel more stable without compromising its flexibility,” says Rad Lopez, Nike Trainer. “Whether I’m strength training or doing HIIT or both, I believe the Metcon 10 is made to perform.”

A haptic-print topcoat strengthens high-wear areas like the midfoot and toe tip, boosting grip and durability while keeping the shoe lightweight. Durable rubber extends from the outsole to the midsole, protecting against abrasion from rope climbs, tarmac, and turf.

A midfoot band improves fit and lockdown during dynamic movements, while a TPU heel clip adds lateral stability and reduces drag against the wall during handstand push-ups.

“The key to a comprehensive training programme is to squat, hinge, push, pull, carry, rotate, and counter-rotate. The Metcon 10’s midfoot band gives me confidence that my ankles and feet are supported during these multidirectional movements,” says Darren Tomasso, Nike Trainer. “With the Metcon 10, I no longer need multiple shoes for a single workout. Now I can lift heavy without feeling weighed down; feel light and free when I hop, jump and bound; and move dynamically without worrying I’ll slip.”

The Nike Metcon 10 will be available worldwide in both men’s and women’s sizes from 4 August, exclusively on Nike.com and at selected retail outlets.