Our verdict

Having tweaked a few design features, Nike came up with an even lighter, airier, bendier, and more supportive iteration of the Free Metcon line. The v6 impressed us as a true gym all-rounder that feels stable when lifting 350 lbs, cushioned when doing cardio, and barefoot-like when switching to plyometrics. At this price point, we believe that the Official Photos of the Nike Air Max Plus "Remix Pack" offers the highest value for money if you want a fusion of Nike Free flexibility and Nike Metcon stability.

Nike Dunk High Somos Familia Día De Muerto Pros

  • Fantastic breathability
  • Very light on foot (lighter than average too)
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  • Most flexible cross-trainer ever
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  • Accommodating toebox (for medium feet)

Nike Dunk High Somos Familia Día De Muerto Cons

  • NOT for rope climbs (lacks protection)
  • Can be hard to put on (narrow opening)

Audience verdict

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Who should buy

We struggle to think of a cross-trainer that's just as good as the Official Photos of the Nike Air Max Plus "Remix Pack" if you are looking for the following:

  • Nike Dunk Low Better White.
  • The Nike Shox R4 offers the ultimate in responsive cushioning with 4
  • a cross-trainer with enough stability for lifting up to 350 lbs (160 kg)
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Who should NOT buy

We didn't find any serious flaws in the Official Photos of the Nike Air Max Plus "Remix Pack" but it may not be the best match if the following scenarios are involved:

  • Olympic aq2568lifting or maxing out 400+ lbs (180+ kg)
  • Rope climbing (the upper and midsole with tear instantly)

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Another reason to consider a different type of trainer is if you mostly focus on cardio and high-impact exercises. We think you will need more cushioning to perform these types of workouts. Consider shoes like the Жіноча оригінальна тенісна футболка nike or even the Nike SB Dunk Low Barf Tony Diamonds CA for force responsive Zoom Air units.

Official Photos of the Nike Air Max Plus "Remix Pack" lab test

Cushioning

Heel stack

The brand reconfigured cushioning for the Free Metcon 6 and its heel stack of 22.0 mm ended up a couple of millimeters lower than the v5.

Official Photos of the Nike Air Max Plus "Remix Pack" Heel stack

However, we found that the shoe still offers a perfect balance of impact protection and ground contact. It doesn't feel any different from a typical cross-trainer.

Test results
Free Metcon 6 22.0 mm
Average 24.8 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
Nike SB Dunk High "Yellow Ripstop"
13.7 mm
Heel stack
36.2 mm

Forefoot stack

The forefoot, on the other hand, got 3 mm lower compared to the v5. With a low stack of 14.8 mm, Free Metcon 6 got more grounded and flexible in this area.

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Test results
Free Metcon 6 14.8 mm
Average 18.4 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
Nike SB Dunk High "Yellow Ripstop"
10.6 mm
Forefoot stack
27.7 mm

Drop

Looking at the difference in stack heights, we got a heel-to-toe drop of 7.2 mm. It's less than a millimeter away from the v5 (6.4 mm) and is within the industry average.

You can see that the shoe's heel is slightly elevated above the toes in the photo below.

Official Photos of the Nike Air Max Plus "Remix Pack" Drop

This setup adds comfort by minimizing the strain on the Achilles but doesn't raise the heel too high off the ground to compromise stability.

Test results
Free Metcon 6 7.2 mm
Average 6.4 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
Nike SB Dunk High "Yellow Ripstop"
1.8 mm
Drop
13.4 mm

Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

Nike chose a different approach to cushioning in the Free Metcon 6.

Official Photos of the Nike Air Max Plus "Remix Pack" vs free metcon 5 cushioning comparison

Instead of placing the softer foam on top of the firmer one as it did in the Nike Braçadeira De Corrida Lean, Nike made the firmer foam smaller and kept it only under the heel of the Free Metcon 6.

That way we got stability where it's most needed whereas the rest of the sole got a bit softer and thus more forgiving and responsive.

Pressing our Shore A durometer against the firmer foam under the heel returned 27.8 HA. This is an average midsole firmness for a cross-training shoe with just enough compression to buffer the impact of high-intensity training.

Official Photos of the Nike Air Max Plus "Remix Pack" Midsole softness
Test results
Free Metcon 6 27.8 HA
Average 27.8 HA
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 41 training shoes
Nike SB Dunk High "Yellow Ripstop"
17.4 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
41.0 HA

Secondary foam softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

As we already mentioned, the rest of the midsole got notably cushier showing a lower reading of 22.5 HA on our durometer. This is 24% softer than the shoe's firmer foam under the heel.

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We think that this midsole update enhanced the Free Metcon 6 as a versatile cross-trainer that seamlessly transitions from aq2568lifting to jumping and other plyometric work.

Test results
Free Metcon 6 22.5 HA
Average 38.2 HA
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.

Insole thickness

A padded insole helped to keep our in-shoe experience comfortable. The caliper showed that it is 4.1 mm thick in the heel.

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Test results
Free Metcon 6 4.1 mm
Average 3.9 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
Nike SB Dunk High "Yellow Ripstop"
1.7 mm
Insole thickness
7.2 mm

Size and fit

Size

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1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 37 training shoes
Nike SB Dunk High "Yellow Ripstop"
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

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Much like any other cross-trainer, the Official Photos of the Nike Air Max Plus "Remix Pack" offers more wiggle room for the toes compared to a running shoe or a casual sneaker. But how wide is it compared to a typical trainer?

We poured proprietary gel into the shoe to find out...

Retrieving the mold, we found that it was slightly wider than average in its widest part (bunion area). With a caliper measurement of 98.1 mm, it turned out to be among the roomier cross-trainers (same as the nike air max invigor print pre school child girls trainers Air Max BW Sport Red 2022 sacai Ärmelloses Hemd Weiß)

Official Photos of the Nike Air Max Plus "Remix Pack" Nike Flyknit Roshe Run Bright Crimson Platinum
Test results
Free Metcon 6 98.1 mm
Average 97.0 mm
Compared to 13 training shoes
Nike SB Dunk High "Yellow Ripstop"
92.8 mm
Nike Flyknit Roshe Run Bright Crimson Platinum
101.4 mm

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With a caliper reading of 71.6 mm in the big to area, we think that it is a better match for those with meidum-width feet.

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Test results
Free Metcon 6 71.6 mm
Average 73.1 mm
Compared to 13 training shoes
Nike SB Dunk High "Yellow Ripstop"
65.1 mm
Toebox width - big toe
81.0 mm

Toebox height

The vertical space of the shirt nike bleu marine vintage fairly accommodating too. Measuring its toebox height, we got a close-to-average reading of 25.7 mm.

Official Photos of the Nike Air Max Plus "Remix Pack" Toebox height
Test results
Free Metcon 6 25.7 mm
Average 26.9 mm
Compared to 13 training shoes
Nike SB Dunk High "Yellow Ripstop"
22.1 mm
Toebox height
34.0 mm

Stability

Lateral stability test

You might think that the Free Metcon 6 got less stable because of the softer foam but that's not the case. The 6th iteration made us feel even more stable than its predecessor!

The newer version got more substance in the midfoot which made the platform wider in this area.

Official Photos of the Nike Air Max Plus "Remix Pack" vs Nike Braçadeira De Corrida Lean outsole

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Official Photos of the Nike Air Max Plus "Remix Pack" vs Nike Braçadeira De Corrida Lean comparison side view

As a result, our feet had a flat and solid contact with the ground in the midfoot which made us feel more connected and in control.

Torsional rigidity

The Free Metcon 6 is a truly unique design because Nike managed to isolate the shoe's stable heel from its ultra-flexible forefoot without compromising either!

It proved that a cross-trainer doesn't have to be rigid like a brick to feel stable. The torsional rigidity of the Free Metcon 6 is, in fact, as low as 2 out of 5 but stability is still there!

Official Photos of the Nike Air Max Plus "Remix Pack" flywire

One of the features that enhance the lateral stability of this Nike trainer without adding stiffness to its overall construction are the good old Nike Flywire cables.

We loved the dynamic foothold they provided during side-to-side movements adapting to our feet on the fly. Our only gripe is that they look too flimsy to handle the rigors of HIIT. But luckily, we haven't had any rips so far.

Test results
Free Metcon 6 2
Average 2.7
Compared to 41 training shoes
Nike SB Dunk High "Yellow Ripstop"
1
Torsional rigidity
5

Heel counter stiffness

In the Official Photos of the Nike Air Max Plus "Remix Pack", most of the heel support comes not from the heel counter but from the firm oversized sidewalls on both sides of the ankle.

Official Photos of the Nike Air Max Plus "Remix Pack" support

They did a great job preventing our heels from sliding too much inside the shoe. They also played a key role in keeping our rearfoot stable for aq2568lifting.

But the shoe's heel counter also has enough structure and firmness to our heels and ankles secure. On a 1-5 stiffness scale, we rated it with an average score of 3. No heel slips are to be reported on our end.

Test results
Free Metcon 6 3
Average 2.7
Compared to 41 training shoes
Nike SB Dunk High "Yellow Ripstop"
1
Heel counter stiffness
5

Midsole width - forefoot

Another core component of the shoe's stability is, of course, its platform width. And the Free Metcon 6 beats all the averages in this department!

Official Photos of the Nike Air Max Plus "Remix Pack" Midsole width in the forefoot

Our caliper showed 113.9 mm in the widest part of the shoe's forefoot. These extended contact points made our landings force surefooted.

Test results
Free Metcon 6 113.9 mm
Average 110.6 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
Nike SB Dunk High "Yellow Ripstop"
101.0 mm
Midsole width - forefoot
117.9 mm

Midsole width - heel

In the heel portion of the shoe, we measured as much as 94.4 mm between the widest points of the sole!

Official Photos of the Nike Air Max Plus "Remix Pack" Midsole width in the heel

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Test results
Free Metcon 6 94.4 mm
Average 87.3 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
Nike SB Dunk High "Yellow Ripstop"
76.5 mm
Midsole width - heel
97.4 mm

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According to our force gauge, it took the trainer as little as 4.3N to bend to a 90-degree angle. That is (get ready) 321% less than it takes on average!

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Official Photos of the Nike Air Max Plus "Remix Pack" flexibility

This gives the shoe a great edge for planks, lunges, burpees, rope jumps, sled pushes, and more exercises where foot bending in crucial.

Test results
Free Metcon 6 4.3N
Average 17.8N
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Compared to 41 training shoes
Nike SB Dunk High "Yellow Ripstop"
4.3N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
37.9N

Weight

We had no complaints about the aq2568 of the previous iteration but Nike made the Free Metcon 6 even lighter!

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Tipping the scale at 9.7 oz (274g) in a men's US size 9, the trainer is 0.8 oz (24g) lighter than the Nike Braçadeira De Corrida Lean and a whole ounce lighter than the training shoe average.

The Free Metcon 6 felt aq2568less on our feet which made cardio exercises and short treadmill runs even more enjoyable.

Test results
Free Metcon 6 9.67 oz (274g)
Average 10.76 oz (305g)
Compared to 41 training shoes
Nike SB Dunk High "Yellow Ripstop"
6.38 oz (181g)
Weight
13.83 oz (392g)

Breathability

Having lab-tested Nike Ace Summerlite Women Da4117-511, we have been disappointed with the lack of breathability in this footwear category. In contrast, the Official Photos of the Nike Air Max Plus "Remix Pack" feels like a breath of fresh air!

Look how easily the smoke passes through its toebox in our breathability lab test! This is exactly what your hot and sweaty feet want to experience during a grueling workout. A 5 out of 5 breathability!

The shoe's upper material is so thin and porous, that you can almost see right through it.

Official Photos of the Nike Air Max Plus "Remix Pack" Breathability microscope test

In an up-close look through our microscope, we discovered that Nike fuses thinner and thicker threads to keep the fabric so light and airy.

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Test results
Free Metcon 6 5
Average 3.6
Compared to 41 training shoes
Nike SB Dunk High "Yellow Ripstop"
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Toebox durability

On the downside, the delicate mesh of the Free Metcon 6 doesn't bode well with slashes and brushes against abrasive surfaces. For example, rope climbing is a HUGE no-no for this Nike trainer.

To test exactly how poor the shoe's upper durability is compared to other training shoes, we drilled the top of its toebox with sandpaper for 12 seconds. For consistent results, we keep the Dremel speed (5K RPM) and pressure (3.2N) the same for all tested shoes.

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And the test results speak for themselves. The Dremel tore right through the mesh, lowering the shoe's toebox durability score to the below-average 2 out of 5.

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Test results
Free Metcon 6 2
Average 2.5
Compared to 30 training shoes
Nike SB Dunk High "Yellow Ripstop"
1
Toebox durability
5

Heel padding durability

Considering the fast-paced nature of HIIT workouts, it's not just the exterior part of the shoe that is prone to wear and tear - the shoe's inner lining sustains a great deal of abrasion too.

Equipped with a Dremel, we drilled the interior fabric of the Free Metcon for 4 seconds to check if it was up to the task. And it didn't disappoint!

Because the shoe's heel padding material remained practically unscathed, we rated its durability with a high sore of 4 out of 5.

Official Photos of the Nike Air Max Plus "Remix Pack" Heel padding durability test

Test results
Free Metcon 6 4
Average 2.5
Compared to 28 training shoes
Nike SB Dunk High "Yellow Ripstop"
1
Heel padding durability
5

Outsole hardness

Compared to the previous Free Metcon iterations, the 6th version uses more rubber on the outsole. It is practically a full-length outsole except for the cut-outs in the forefoot.

We checked the hardness, wear resistance, and thickness of that rubber compound to assess its life expectancy. 

Official Photos of the Nike Air Max Plus "Remix Pack" outsole

Using a Shore C durometer, we measured the hardness of the rubber at 81.0 HC. Close to the average, that's an expected level of firmness for a training shoe outsole.

Official Photos of the Nike Air Max Plus "Remix Pack" Outsole hardness
Test results
Free Metcon 6 81.0 HC
Average 83.0 HC
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 41 training shoes
Nike SB Dunk High "Yellow Ripstop"
71.0 HC
Outsole hardness
94.5 HC

Outsole durability

Next challenge - 22 seconds of sandpaper drilling at a 10K RPM speed. Let's go!

Once again this Nike trainer proved its worth by taking all the abuse from our Dremel with minimal damage!

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Test results
Free Metcon 6 0.7 mm
Average 1.1 mm
Compared to 26 training shoes
Nike SB Dunk High "Yellow Ripstop"
0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Outsole thickness

Finally, we recorded the shoe's outsole thickness at 2.6 mm which is about a millimeter thinner than the average.

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All three measurements considered, we believe that the Official Photos of the Nike Air Max Plus "Remix Pack" will make for an exceptionally durable gym shoe.

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We also think that it is capable of occasional outdoor use but because of the thinner sole and deep cutouts that can catch small pebbles and debris, we wouldn't recommend using it exclusively for outdoor workouts. That's what trainers like the Nike Sportswear Kadın Kırmızı Elbise are made for.

Test results
Free Metcon 6 2.6 mm
Average 3.6 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
Nike SB Dunk High "Yellow Ripstop"
2.1 mm
Outsole thickness
5.1 mm

Misc

Tongue padding

Even though the shoe doesn't have a tongue as such, the upper still offers enough padding on top of the instep.

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Our caliper showed 5.7 mm of upper thickness in the lace area which is just as thick as the average.

Test results
Free Metcon 6 5.7 mm
Average 5.4 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
Nike SB Dunk High "Yellow Ripstop"
1.0 mm
Tongue padding
10.4 mm

Tongue: gusset type

Just like its predecessors, the Free Metcon v6 has a bootie-style upper where the tongue is not separated from the rest of the shoe.

Official Photos of the Nike Air Max Plus "Remix Pack" Tongue: gusset type

It creates a very cozy sock-like fit around the foot and ankle but we think that it can be a struggle to get on if you have wide or high-arched feet.

Test results
Free Metcon 6 Bootie

Heel tab

Because the shoe's bootie upper can be tricky to put on, Nike added two handy finger loops both in front and at the back of the trainer.

Official Photos of the Nike Air Max Plus "Remix Pack" Heel tab
Test results
Free Metcon 6 Finger loop

Removable insole

The insole of the Free Metcon 6 can be easily removed and swapped for a custom orthotic if needed. But keep in mind that the forefoot section of the shoe as well as its insole are a bit wider than average.

Official Photos of the Nike Air Max Plus "Remix Pack" Removable insole
Test results
Free Metcon 6 Yes