Forget Prime Day—I’m a personal trainer and right now you can get my go-to gym shoe for less than $100

The Nike Metcon has been my go-to lifting shoe ever since it burst onto the cross-training footwear scene nearly a decade ago.

Lightweight and flexible for short sprints and gymnastics, but stable and robust when you need to be anchored to the floor for lower-body lifts, its versatility was its calling card, matching the varied and functional way people were starting to exercise.

I was firmly onboard this bandwagon at the start, donning the original Metcons whenever lifting in the gym or at home. And I’ve held on for the ride since, with the dependable Metcon 6 shoe serving me especially well for the past couple of years.

The latest iteration is the Metcon 9, featuring a larger non-compressible foot plate to provide added stability for squats, wall balls and deadlifts.

To commemorate this milestone birthday, Nike is also re-releasing the iconic Metcon 1 OG, my first taste of the Metcon range.

A collector’s item, these will set you back $155 while stocks last. Since you’re saving on the latest version with all its technical upgrades, I wouldn’t blame you if you chose to splurge.