For reference I wear a UK 6.5/ EU 40/ US 8.5 in shoes and tend to go half a size up in running or training shoes. The fit was true to size but quite narrow. I took them out for a long walk before wearing the next day to the gym and I’m glad I did, as bodyweight squats and lunges also took time to get used to, and not feel like I was leaning forwards too much. This took some getting used to, and I was really conscious of this for the first few hours. Underfoot I felt like my weight was being tipped forwards towards my toes when walking due to the slanted sole underneath the toes.
The heel loop on the back means they are easy to get on and off without undoing the laces. On the foot they feel as strange at they look to begin with. Looking at this massive sole unit it’s clear it is however packed with technology.įrom Zoom Air pods to increase cushioning in the forefoot, and encourage you to spring into the next rep of whatever you’re doing, to a big split in the sole unit to encourage and support multi directional movement. It reminds me of Buffalo platform shoes of the 90’s which are coincidentally making a come back… When taking them out the box, its quite clear they’re not like any other training shoes out there. So I was mega keen to give these new training shoes a good run for their money, and its fair to say they definitely got a thorough testing. When it comes to training, I love to try the new and latest classes as this keeps me interested and also means I don’t get stuck in a rut or plateau too much when it comes to results.Ĭurrently, my training consists of Olympic lifting, Crossfit workouts, and HIIT classes incorporating rowing, treadmill running, TRX and kettlebells.
Reebok and Puma have quickly followed suit with their ranges aimed at high intensity interval training fans, the Reebok HIIIT TR, and Puma Zone XT. It offers the stability for lifting weights through a chunky, wide sole, but cushioned landings to keep energy levels high in a vigorous class. The unique selling point of the SuperRep is the stand out sole unit offering extra cushioning in high impact, high energy classes. However, these were designed to take on rough and tough workouts and aimed at a different type of gym environment.
Most people with a bit of cash to spend on a premium training shoe will turn to a Nike Metcon or Reebok Nano to fit the bill. The SuperRep training shoe has attempted to combine this training shoe ideal, with some of the benefits of a cushioned running shoe, to give the user the best of both worlds. Traditionally, the ideal training shoe is seen as something that’s stable, flat with a little bit of midsole cushioning for a short run. Nike has used it vast experience across practically every sport out there to come up with its attempt at the perfect all rounder.Īimed at people who participate in high intensity interval training (HIIT) classes, these people probably aren’t lifting the heaviest weights in the gym, or running the furthest or fastest in that specific session, so what do they look for and need in a shoe? The SuperRep is for high impact boutique style fitness classes, which was evident from Nike’s social media marketing of the SuperRep at the beginning of 2020. Nike is the first sports brand to bring out a new category of intense training shoe that isn’t aimed specifically at Crossfit. The SuperRep is a whole new type of training shoe designed especially for high intensity, fast paced exercise.
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