Whatever your "why" is for working out, the Metcon 9 makes it all worth it. Nike improved on the 8 with a larger Hyperlift plate and added rubber rope wrap. Intended for lifters, trainers and go-getters, some of the greatest athletes in the world swear by it, and it's still the gold standard that delivers day after day.

• Breathable textile upper
• Bigger Hyperlift plate for stability
• Dual-density midsole cushioning
• Training shoes