Nano 5.0 Weigh-In
Posted by Liz J. on Jul 12th 2017
We're very excited about the new Reebok CrossFit Nano 5.0! It seems to us like Reebok really listened to athletes about what they need in a cross trainer for the sport of fitness. With an all-new DuPont™ Kevlar® upper, the DuraCage is gone and the toe-box looks much more like that of the popular second generation of the shoe. And despite all the technology that's gone into this shoe for improved support and durability, it looks much sleeker than previous generations.
Last year we compared the weights of all of the prior generations of Nanos in this blog. A size 8.5 of the Nano & Nano 2.0 weighed in around 8.8 oz, and the 3.0 and 4.0 were a bit heavier at 9.6 oz.
How did the 5.0 compare?
We weighed a Men's size 8.5 Nano 5.0 in at 0.6 lbs, or 9.6 ounces. This means that the Nano 5.0 weighs the same as the third and fourth generations of the shoe, which both relied on DuraCage technology for their durability. Some advantages the Kevlar® infused mesh upper has over the DuraCage are better breathability, and improved flexibility. These features all might make the Nano 5.0 feel lighter in comparison to the 3.0 or 4.0.
We doubt that you'll notice the weight difference between the old Nano 2.0's and the 5.0's--and even if you do, we think the comfort and support of the re-engineered midsole in the Nano 5 more than makes up for it.
