![]() ![]() I tried investigating, and determined it was either the Flywire, or the bootie-like tongue application which Nike used in this shoe. And probably my biggest gripe comes with Issue #3: The Flywire and tongue! On the inside of my right foot (near the inside of the arch), something was digging into my foot pretty bad. Even just walking around, I could tell there's hardly any cushion to these. It's not flexible at all, and it seems very hard. That being said, I have a pair of Nike Free 5.0+ that are a size 9, I recently had to return a pair of Nike Free Bionics in a size 8.5 because they were a hair too big, and, I ordered these Nike Lunar Cross Elements in a size 8, and they were a hair too big. I wish Nike was a little more consistent with their sizing! I wear a size 8 in all street shoes. I was really excited to try it out for P90X and Insanity however, they didn't even make it that far. I have a few bones to pick with this shoe. As an added bonus, the low-cut profile of the shoe itself will not swallow up your foot, showing more ankle, making your legs look longer, if you care about that sort of thing :) Can't recommend enough for all you lifters/Crossfitters out there! ![]() Very light-weight perfect for quick cardio drills. The sole is very flexible for ease of movement (think mountain climbers) and has a gel-like feel. That being said, they are still VERY comfortable not meant for super long mileage but I've worn them all day doing errands after the gym and are still as comfortable as when I put them on. They are best for mostly bootcamp classes but also lifting sessions. It will also give you a more steady footing if you lift. These are not stacked high with a ton of cushion but they are not MEANT to- this keeps your foot low to the ground to discourage ankle rolling when doing side-to-side movements. I like my first pair so much, I had to get a second pair BEFORE they wore out so I wouldn't be without them! This will be my second pair of Nike Lunar Cross Elements. ![]() A low profile minimalist-like shoe, but with a moderate arch support and a bit more cushioning. This forced me into an over pronation position, which is exactly what someone with flat feet looking for a little support in a training shoe does not need. So it felt like I was sort of being pushed down onto the inside of my heel. It felt like my toes were higher off the floor than my heels, and the outside of my foot was higher than the inside of my foot. They made certain areas higher profile and other areas low profile, but the location of the high profile areas was odd to me. They pressed into my foot, even when I loosened the laces. I could actually feel it as if there were weird seams inside the shoe. One was the fly wire stuff inside the shoe. But I don't think I could have sized down, which was fine. I usually order a half size up, which I did, but they felt longer and wider than I was used to with Nike. ![]() They felt true to size, which for me is unusual with Nike. I loved how the Nikes looked, and desparate lay wanted to like how they felt, but they were weird. So I bought these and the Asics Gel Fortius TR to see if either would work. I had been wearing New Balance Minimus training shoes for a year, but when I started having knee and hip issues I realized I needed more support for my flat arches. ![]()
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