Reebok Nano is an

athletic shoe Sneakers ( US) or trainers ( UK), also known by a wide variety of other names, are shoes primarily designed for sports or other forms of physical exercise, but are also widely used for everyday casual wear. They were popularized by compani ...

that is the first specifically designed for

CrossFit CrossFit is a branded fitness regimen that involves constantly varied functional movements performed at high intensity. The method was developed by Greg Glassman, who founded CrossFit with Lauren Jenai in 2000, with CrossFit its registered trad ...

. The first generation was released in 2011.

History

In 2011, Reebok became the official provider of licensed CrossFit footwear and apparel, and released the first Reebok Nano. The shoe was designed to be used for high-impact movements, weightlifting, and short-distance running. The shoe's design includes a spacious

toe box The toe box is the section of footwear that surrounds the toes on closed-toe shoes. Toe boxes that are too tight can cause injuries and foot deformity, foot deformities, whereas wider toe boxes may be used to treat or prevent common foot condition ...

. The following year, Nano 2.0 was released. ''

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'' included the shoe on its list of "''Workout Gear for CrossFit: 15 New Products to Improve Your Daily Workout.''" The shoe has a wider toe box than the first generation to allow an athlete's foot to play more naturally and maximize stability. Nano 4

Nano 3.0 was introduced in 2013. The shoe provides forefoot cushioning and heel stabilization with its dual-density platform. The shoe has a protective layer in its midsole to prevent fraying caused by rope climbs and features a wide toe box and midsole to provide stability during lifts. The Nano 3.0 introduced "Dura-Cage" construction for additional protection and lightweight support. The fourth generation of the shoe was introduced during the 2014

CrossFit Games The CrossFit Games is an annual athletic competition owned and operated by CrossFit, LLC. Athletes compete in a series of events at the Games, which may be various standard CrossFit workouts consisting of metabolic conditioning exercises, weight ...

. The front of the shoe has a protection layer and enhanced toe-wrap for durability. It also features a rigid sole that provides more grip and stability than previous Nano models. The fifth generation of the shoe was introduced in 2015 and is wrapped in

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. It boasts of a newly engineered anatomical heel counter and footbed, with an R55 platform for additional high rebound and cushioning.

References

External links

official website
(archived, 2023) {{Reebok CrossFit Reebok brands