![]() The shoe uses Reebok’s Floatride Energy Foam for a light, responsive effect. The tread pattern is designed for maximum outdoor traction, Reebok told us, and we found that to be true.Įven with a more inflexible base, which did help keep my feet protected against sharper rocks, the midsole provided a nice overall comfort. ![]() With the road runs, I didn’t slip, trip, or fall at any point, even when the ground was sandy or wet. For the shorter trail runs, I had ample protection both underfoot and in the toe cap. With some of my training, I used these to run on both gravel uphill trails and on pavement. This is where the shoes really worked when outside: the sole is spotted with lugs for grip and durability. The design also adds bright pops of color and small reflective details, just in case your workout takes you past sunset. Even in high temperatures (80s and sunny), my feet didn’t feel swampy or too hot thanks to the breathability. Instead, it provided solid protection in specific spots that need reinforcement, like the toes from stubbing on rocks or stairs and the sides during lateral agility training. The upper is made of a nylon ripstop that is thicker to the touch, but doesn’t feel cumbersome when on. No hot spots and no foot pain, either they were good to go from the first workout. I didn’t feel any discomfort either when running, jumping rope, or doing plyometrics on pavement. What stood out about the shoes was that even with some of the more aggressive terrain or exercises (like running downhill on a trail) these shoes held up both in durability and stability. To test these out, I did a variety of exercises in them - a few bootcamp-style HIIT classes on pavement and grass, some shorter trail runs (about 3 miles) on rocky, steep trails, a 3-mile road run on the sidewalk, and lots of quick jaunts outside on sandy, gravely paths. Rather, they are for the cross-training athlete who wants that hit of fresh air and to take their workouts outside, but with a shoe that won’t break down on rougher terrain. I knew these shoes weren’t straight trail or road runners, but they also weren’t gym shoes, either. Basically, it’s a trainer - but with a few upgrades geared toward outdoor use. Price: $140 Testing the Reebok Nano X2 Adventure Testing the Reebok Nano X2s in the gym.Ĭoming from Reebok’s Nano franchise and updated in the second iteration of the adventure variety, the X2sare for the folks that are “taking their training beyond the four walls of a gym” with upgrades specifically built to withstand a variety of terrains and outdoor training demands. Materials: Rubber outsole, Floatride foam midsole, nylon knit upper, TPU heel In short: If you want to ditch all the different shoes (or at least a few) and have one that can cover outside training, mild to moderate hikes, and short trail runs, the Nano X2 Adventure has you covered. ![]() Reebok says that it’s essentially a training shoe for those who are sweating it up outside.Īfter testing them and realizing their versatility, though, it’s apparent that the fun-colored shoes have all the makings of a good outdoor-purposed shoe (we’ll get more into what that means below) with a grippy outsole, breathable upper, and reflective details. So, when the Nano X2 Adventure by Reebok was introduced to me, I was a little skeptical about the what and the why of the shoe. There are my road runners, my trail runners, hiking boots, low hikers, trainers for the gym - really any specific shoe for any specific activity. ![]() I’ve got lots of shoes and unfortunately, also limited space. The Nano X2 Adventure from Reebok takes you from the gym to the trails, to the road - all in one shoe. Home » Footwear » Reebok Nano X2 Adventure Review: A Fitness-Turned-Outdoor Trainer
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