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I know, it’s pretty difficult to picture what I mean and I’m not the best at explaining the physical construction piece in writing, so in my review, I’ll be sure to include a picture and clip of the chassis to help give you more context. The Nano X3s feature a breathable knit upper made of Reebok’s FlexWeave material, same as the last several iterations of the Nano. While this construction makes the upper very breathable and flexible, it’s not as durable as something like the SuperFabric on NOBULL Trainers. Still, the reinforced toe box helps ensure you won’t poke holes through the top of your shoes. It’s not a bad price to pay for a flexible forefoot and midfoot, anyway. Midsole According to a press release, the heel clip has been updated on the Nano X3, as has the heel shape. Reebok calls the shape of the heel cup “sleek” although I can’t say I noticed much of a difference between the X3s and X2s. Toe Box For OG Nano fans who loved the Nano X models and below, I’m not sure you’ll resonate with the Nano X3 as they feel more like the X2.
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The x3 is known for its capabilities in the CrossFit world, but now with the heel pod and heel cup, it can be used for powerlifting and short snappy runs as well with ease. The L.A.R chassis is essentially designed to give you more responsiveness through the heel when jumping and running, then compress and stabilize as you lift. I think you feel the chassis in action more for the former, and I don’t really notice it when lifting.This shoe’s blend of versatility and stability did well for WODs that blended strength work with things like short runs, double-unders, and box jumps. I liked that even for longer WODs these didn’t get too uncomfortable. Granted, it did take a week or so to get them there. In the Reebok Nano X2, the name of the game was to go down a half size for most foot anatomies sans wide feet, however, I don’t think that’s going to be the case in the Reebok Nano X3. They’re supposed to be chameleon shoes, adapting to the needs of the workout. This has always been the goal of CrossFit shoes, but as you might expect, designing a shoe that excels at multiple (vastly different) activities is an arduous task. Typically, CrossFit shoes are only good for short runs and aren’t the best at remaining stable under very heavy weights—they’re designed to be decent at both so you don’t have to keep changing your shoes. However, that didn’t happen since the replacement pair was too small. I wasn’t able to comfortably run in them, either.
Women Nano X3 Shoes | Reebok
To discuss the performance of the Reebok Nano X3, I tried to take these shoes through a wide range of workouts. I tested this model for heavier weight training, CrossFit, and versatile training, and have used them for short runs. When unboxing the shoe I was blown away by the styling. A very aesthetic and quality looking platform. Personally, I think the price point is pretty fair for the versatility that comes along with the Nano X3. This model is a stronger performer in pretty much every vertical than the Nano X2 and seems to have good durability. Another major update with the Nano X3 is Reebok’s utilization of their Lift and Run (L.A.R) chassis. This is a feature that is intended to make the midsole a little more versatile regarding its stability and versatility.That being said, If you have notably narrow feet and typically feel like you’re swimming in Nanos, then in your case, you may want to size down a half size to play it safe, but I think that will be the only exception in this model. If you have additional construction-related questions about the Reebok Nano X3, drop a comment below. What’s New With the Reebok Nano X3’s Construction? The outsole on the Nano X3 has also been reworked and the consistent rubber outsole with a lug pattern that we saw on the Nano X1 and Nano X2 is no more. The Nano X3’s outsole is fully rubber and features a smoother lug treat patterning. For context, I thought the Reebok Nano X2 did a pretty good job regarding versatile training, but after multiple training sessions, I think the Reebok Nano X3 has taken the edge over the Nano X2 in a few key areas.
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The Nano X1 and Nano X2’s downfall with its ROPEPRO was the sharp ridge breaking on the medial midfoot. While I haven’t had a chance to test the Nano X3s for rope climbs yet, it feels more durable upon my first few workouts and impressions of this model. The Reebok Nano X3 will work best for athletes and lifters who like to blend multiple workout modalities together on a weekly basis. For example, the Nano X3 was stable enough for 500 lbs deadlifts, but also responsive enough for fast 800-1,600-meter runs which can make it a viable option for things like HYROX.The Flexweave upper allows for breathability yet a good hold in the toebox. The heel cup grabs your Achilles and you know a good shoe is on your foot. For the first workout, it was leg day. As opposed to prior years where the Reebok Nano’s construction received a massive overhaul for every two models, the Reebok Nano X3 offers a more refined and curated construction that feels like a positive continuation of the Reebok Nano X2. If you’re similar in that you enjoyed the Nano X2’s performance, then I think you’ll really enjoy what the Nano X3 has to offer. Conversely, if you didn’t like the Nano X2 due to its upper volume and fit, then I think the Nano X3 has fixed this issue in many ways. 2. Great for CrossFit athletes needing a shoe that’s more running-friendly