The Reebok Nano X1 features five eyelets and there’s a lot more material surrounding them compared to the Nano X1 and Nanoflex TR. Personally, I like this for durability purposes especially for prolonging lace life when performing things like rope climbs. Insole Point blank: If you’re looking for the best training shoes, look elsewhere. The Nanoflex TR Training Shoes—Reebok’s budget-friendly version of the Reebok Nanos—ain’t it. That said, these shoes do have their place. Their construction makes them a superior shoe for certain types of workouts, specifically high-intensity interval training. They’re also good everyday shoes. Compared to their more popular older sibling, the Nanos, the Nanoflex TRs have some room for improvement. The Reebok Nano X features a high-density foam midsole that you can see throughout the forefoot and has a TPU overlay covering the mid-foot and heel’s midsole. As a whole, the midsole in this model doesn’t compress a ton and it airs a bit more on the side of being more stable in its construction.

The Nanoflex TRs are similar to the Nanos in a lot of ways. For example, they both have rubber outsoles, mesh uppers, and feel relatively flat. The Nanoflex TRs also have a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) heel cage and heel clip similar to that on the Nanos. The Reebok Nano X1 comes with a 7mm heel-to-toe drop and works decently well for moderate loading and casual CrossFit workouts. This model has a Floatride Energy Foam midsole that has a decent level of responsiveness while also being fairly adequate for limiting a ton of compression. That’s why I love reviewing all kinds of workout shoes, from the Nike Free Metcon 4s to the Reebok Nano X1s to the NoBull Trainers. In this Reebok Nanoflex TR training shoes review, I divulge all the pros and cons of this Reebok Nano wannabe. That being said, if you’re training more casually in a versatile context and need a budget-friendly model, then I do the Reebok Nanoflex TR is a good option. It will get the job done for most who are wearing them for hour-long sessions here and there or to classes. Our fitness staff writer and personal trainer Amanda Capritto tested and reviewed the Nanoflex TRs, and her ultimate verdict was that these shoes aren’t the greatest for CrossFit or heavy lifting, but they’re a good buy for general fitness or everyday use.The Reebok Nanoflex TRs are a solid pair of budget-friendly shoes. They’re a far cry from being on our roundup of the best CrossFit shoes and we wouldn’t recommend them for heavy lifters, but for recreational lifting, HIIT workouts, and everyday use, we think they’re a great shoe. Reebok Nano X: True-to-size. Generally, this model fits the best, but a small population of lifters may experience heel slip in this model and since there are only five eyelets you can be limited with navigating that issue with this model.

Amanda says the Nanoflex TRs remind her most of the Reebok Nano 9s more than any other Reebok CrossFit shoes.

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To make the following section easier to read through, I’ve broken down this construction section into multiple parts. Outsole In these three models, the upper constructions are all fairly different. My favorite of the three is the Reebok Nano X’s upper construction. This model features Reebok’s signature Flexweave and there are multiple areas on the shoe with additional overlays of material for added durability. For example, the midfoot and heel both have additional layers for durability purposes. If you do have narrow feet, you’ll enjoy the responsiveness of the midsole in the Nanoflex TRs. They’re relatively squishy for a cross-training shoe, making them comfortable for long walks, running errands, and even doing yard work. Reebok Nanoflex Training Shoes Construction and Materials