I trained for two years in the Nike Metcon 9 shoe — and it just dropped to $91 for Prime Day

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Why should you buy the Nike Metcon 9?

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale is drawing to a close, but I just spotted a deal you won't want to miss. The Nike Metcon 9, which, as an avid CrossFitter, I have trained in since its release roughly two years ago, just dropped below $100.

If you love stocking up on training sneakers, you'll already know how expensive they are. Getting hold of a decent Metcon for under $100 is a total bargain, but you'll need to move fast.

Here's how to shop the deal, and why you might want to upgrade your kicks. Plus, don’t miss our Amazon promo codes and the best Prime Day deals under $50.

The rope guard instantly divided crowds when this shoe was released, but if you enjoy climbing ropes, you'll love the feature. Aside from that, the Metcon 9 looks slick and comes in an array of colorways for you to choose from. It's a little stiffer and more stable than the latest Metcon 10, which makes it arguably less versatile. However, it has great stability for technical lifting and is far more comfortable than its predecessor, the 8, which I wouldn't buy. I've trained pretty happily in these on and off over the years, and they're still a staple in my shoe cupboard.

Why should you buy the Nike Metcon 9?

Nike Metcon 9 in white and black next to a shoe box — (Image credit: Future)

Although there are CrossFit alternatives, the shoe really does handle weightlifting well, so for technical lifts, you're in safe hands.

I would size up; the Metcon 10 is a lot roomier for toe splay, but this shouldn't be too much of a problem if you pick your shoe size carefully. If you enjoy training socks, it's a must.

As I said, the extended rope guard isn't for everyone, but I do appreciate the grip it provides, and a raised groove at the medial toe box also improves climbs. There's an improved Hyperlift plate that adds drop and dual density midsole foam for a little more comfort than you get from the 8. You won't be comfortably running maybe more than a mile in these, but they can handle the short distances you'd find in CrossFit classes.

For less than $100, getting hold of the 9s is a bargain, and if I didn't already own them, I'd be shopping them straight away.

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Sam Hopes is a level 3 qualified trainer, a level 2 Reiki practitioner and fitness editor at Tom's Guide. She is also currently undertaking her Yoga For Athletes training course.

Sam has written for various fitness brands and websites over the years and has experience across brands at Future, such as Live Science, Fit&Well, Coach, and T3.

Having coached at fitness studios like F45 and Virgin Active and personal trained, Sam now primarily teaches outdoor bootcamps, bodyweight, calisthenics and kettlebells.

She also coaches mobility and flexibility classes several times a week and believes that true strength comes from a holistic approach to training your body.

Sam has completed two mixed doubles Hyrox competitions in London and the Netherlands and finished her first doubles attempt in 1:11.

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