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Cork Divi

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Without this hard piece of plastic in the heel, like with a foam heel instead, for example - the force you applied downwards shoots straight back up instead of spreading to the widest part of the shoe, thus reducing stability.  "]},{"tag":"p","attrs":{},"children":[]},{"tag":"p","attrs":{},"children":["Additionally, the hyperlift system is now integrated straight into the Metcon shoe, instead of being an extra insole that you could add or remove by yourself. 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"]},{"tag":"p","attrs":{},"children":[]},{"tag":"p","attrs":{},"children":[]},{"tag":"p","attrs":{},"children":[{"tag":"strong","attrs":{},"children":["The shoe laces could come undone from time to time. "]}]},{"tag":"p","attrs":{},"children":["Taking inspiration from wrestlers’ shoes, where you can be penalized in competition for having your laces untied, It is common to find a material with velcro that folds over the lace to keep them in place. The Metcon 7 includes a similar feature. 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With the same goal in mind, many new changes have been made that will really help boost your performance, whether you want to go for a run, or are looking for a stable weightlifting session at the gym.   "]},{"tag":"p","attrs":{},"children":[]},{"tag":"p","attrs":{},"children":["The Metcon 7 features the same great breathable mesh upper that Metcon 6 wearers know and love, so no need to worry about overt perspiration during your workouts.   "]},{"tag":"p","attrs":{},"children":[]},{"tag":"p","attrs":{},"children":["Seeing as the Metcon 7 now has Nike’s React Foam throughout its midsole, it will give a bit more bounce and reactivity in plyometrics and runs."]},{"tag":"p","attrs":{},"children":[]},{"tag":"p","attrs":{},"children":["What more could one want?  "]},{"tag":"p","attrs":{},"children":[]},{"tag":"p","attrs":{},"children":[{"tag":"a","attrs":{"href":"https://www.sportamore.com/search?campaign=metcon7"},"children":["Check out all the Nike Metcon 7 available today."]}," "]}]

Item number:	09002-35
Supplier:	S05029
Sport:	Cross-country skiing
Sub-group:	Ski wax
Department:	Men, Women
Top Category:	equipment
Category:	alpine
Subcategory:	ski wax

Cork Divi

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