Nike’s Metcon Free 5 Sneakers Are Hilary Duff’s Go-To Summer Workout Shoes
Olivia Cigliano
Commerce Writer & Producer at Footwear News and WWD
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Hilary Duff is often spotted squeezing in a workout, and her go-to running shoes of the moment are Nike’s best-selling Free Metcon 5 sneakers. Last weekend, the busy mom and actor wore the high performance footwear in a cute baby pink colorway while enjoying a jog through the streets of sunny Los Angeles.
Duff paired the newest edition of Nike’s Metcon range with a pair of coffee-colored workout leggings, a simple knotted white t-shirt, and a fun colorblocked insulated water bottle to stay hydrated throughout her bound. She seemingly has a keen eye for the newest and best Nike shoes, because the Nike Free Metcon 5 shoes launched just this spring as an upgrade to the popular Metcon 4 shoes. They’re ideal for summertime runs due to their a revamped mesh upper that offers optimal breathability, as well their as easy-entry collar and sock-like interior that offers slip-on-and-go convenience. These cross-training shoes are specially designed to carry you through all kinds of cardio workouts with optimal stability zones that launch you from a brisk jog to a bouncy burpee.
Duff’s Metcon sneakers are powered by Nike Free technology, which allows for an ultra flexible fit and encourages the foot’s natural range of motion. It’s all due to carefully engineered outsoles that have grooves in their foam cushioning which softly bend as you stride. Nike Free Metcon 5 shoes also contour to support the foot’s anatomy, creating a lightweight, barefoot-like experience in every hop, skip, or touchdown. The new model has wide internal webbing, which works to distribute weight through the midfoot to aid in stability and prevent added joint or back pain during your sweat sesh’.
While Nike Free Metcon 5 sneakers supported Duff through her run, the workout shoes lend themselves to a variety of different activity as well, whether you prefer HIIT workouts, treadmill sprints, or like to switch up your gym routine every time you go. The shoes are designed with extra cushioning around the collar for essential ankle support, while their wide heel creates a stabilizing base for intense lifts or heavy landings. Its durable rubber tread grips to any ground surface, whether you’re floating over city streets like Duff or trekking a rugged hiking trail.
The star modeled the Pink Oxford/Diffused Taupe/Gum Light Brown/White colorway, which appears more nude-toned on Nike.com, but in daylight gives off a summery-peach pink hue. Size options are starting to run low, so grab your pair before the rest of the Nike Free Metcon 5 colorways sell out for the season.
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Olivia Cigliano is a Commerce Writer & Producer at Footwear News and WWD where she writes shopping content on the best-rated footwear, TikTok style trends, and more. Olivia received her bachelor’s degree in journalism from Emerson College, and her byline can be found in publications including Elite Daily and CR Fashion Book. In her free time, Olivia can be found scouring the internet for deals on cool combat boots and Nike sneakers to add to her ever-growing collection. Learn more about us here.
