STR/KE MVMNT HAZE TRAINER REVIEW (1+ Year Update) | The Good & Bad
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- Опубліковано 4 лип 2024
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The STR/KE MVMNT Haze Trainer has been one of my personal favorite training shoes over the last few years.
I've now bought and destroyed a few different colorways and I wanted to put together an updated Haze Trainer review to cover what I've learned after owning multiple models. There's a lot of good that comes with this shoe, but also some things that may not resonate with everyone.
In my Haze Trainer updated review, I'll cover some in-depth pros and cons that I've experienced with this training shoe.
0:00 PROS
2:10 CONS
4:56 Performance Assessment
7:11 Sizing and Fit
7:58 Final Verdict
At the end of the day, do I think the Haze Trainer will be for everyone? Nope, but I do think if this shoe resonates with you then they'll slap.
It's one of those training shoes where when they work...they REALLY work. I've loved mine for lifting, CrossFit, and traveling as being a solo shoe I'll bring on trips.
I have had some durability issues with a few pairs, but I take that with a grain of salt because not every pair has had the same issues so maybe there's some variability between colorways as with most brands - I've learned.
If you have additional questions about the STR/KE MVMNT Haze Trainer, drop a comment below or reach out via Instagram!
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Great addition to the channel content. I always wonder how some of these hold up after consistent usage.
Excellent! I plan to do more of these this year
Thanks for making this vid. I've had the same durability issues. Really hoping they can fix them.
Thanks for checking it out!
Thanks for the update. I am having the hardest time finding a replacement for my Reebok Nano 5.0s. I didn't realize I've had them for so long and how much I like them. I've tried quite a few shoes over the past few weeks: Nano X4, UA Reign 6, Xero Prio Neo, New Balance Minimus TR, TYR CXT-1 Trainer, and the Haze Trainer. I think I am leaning toward the Haze Trainer. What do you think is the closest to the Nano 5.0? Mainly for lifting, weight training and aerobic exercises.
Of those models, probably the Haze Trainer honestly. It's the most stripped down of the bunch!
I don't think you can wrong with them if they fit your feet well!
@@thatfitfriend awesome! thanks!
Great review as always. I’m having a hard time finding a shoe that does it all and doesn’t hurt my wide mid foot. Nano x seem to cause too much pressure due to the plastic on sides. Considering these and the RAD Ones next. I need versatility but learned that shoes like the Nano and Dropset with the added stability plastic won’t work for me. Any input on which is wider between these and RAD Ones? Tx
Haze will give you a wider feet! Def worth trying to see if they work with your feet, imo!
Goruck Ballistic Trainers as well.
Haze trainers are amazing shoes for Crossfit. Used mine solidly for just over a year now and they are still in great condition. Only thing I avoid in them is rope climbs as I feel the upper wouldn't hold up well.
Agreed! It's not so much the upper but the midsole that burns up on rope climbs. I learned this the hard way with my first pair, LOL.
I can decide between the GoRuck rough runners or these haze trainers! I like the barefoot feel but also like the dynamic of the rough runners.
Getting a new pair for fire academy, we do alot of running and HIIT training/crossfit outside the station on concrete
IMO, I'd go Rough Runner! Think Haze will take a beating for outdoor CrossFit workouts.
@@thatfitfriend you’re the man, thank you! I was thinking the same thing but I’m so biased with shoes that have that barefoot feel haha but I got a pair of vivos for that👍🏼
Hi Jake, what shoes do you suggest for wide, flat and wide midsole? For CrossFit. I have nano9, it’s wide enough but the midsole is still uncomfortable for me. Love your content so much. Thank you
Hit you back on my other video!
Look into the Born Primitive Savage 1, VIKTOS Core Gym, or Reebok Nano 2.0!
@@thatfitfriend thank you Jake. Appreciate you. Are they good for wide midsole?
I bought these a year ago after watching your review. They've been great, but are starting to tear on this inside heel cushion. Seems like reasonable wear and tear given what I've put them through, so I'm planning to get another pair. I just wish they were zero drop.
Love hearing that, and I totally feel that! Would be sick. Appreciate you rocking with the content
I suggest trying the black with the clear outsole. I've had the same issue with the wear on the sole with the other colors but not the clear outsole. The material is different.
Thanks for the tip! I've had a black pair and a dark green and the green had this issue as well, but the black was perfect. So interesting, lol.
@@thatfitfriendPuma's Nitro bball shoes are the same: everyone is commenting that the dyed polymer is different than the clear ones.
Thanks for all the great info! I have a question regarding the toe box. After recently being diagnosed with plantar fasciitis I'm rebuilding my entire shoe collection with wide/anatomical toe box shoes, and I'm looking for a good wide toe box crossfit shoe to replace my NoBull Trainer+. Do you think these would be a good option, or do you have any other suggestions for wide toe box crossfit shoes?
These could be decent for sure.
I'd also look into the Born Primitive Savage 1, Adidas Dropset Trainer 2, and Nike Metcon 9, those models have wider toe boxes, too.
Tyr cxt-1 comes in a wide as well. As long as you like the black colorway.
@@crogs571 my gripe with that model is it’s not even that “wide” and they’re always sold out
@@thatfitfriend I've become closer to an 11 than a 10 1/2 with a slightly wider forefoot that sizes me out of longer 10 1/2's. And I tend to just shy away from models that are known to be narrow. I tried the regular width ones in 11 and they were just hugging the met heads. Not sure how much wider the wide version is, but figured it had to be about a centimeter or so. My beef with them is it's a single colorway. It's never on sale. And spent enough time in retail I never pay retail. And a half a centimeter wider would make the normal width better and not be sloppy for normal feet. Full price plus on the hook for shipping both ways just kills it for me to even try.
I've found the the Puma PWR Nitro Squared to be pretty wide, and I was able to downsize to a 10 1/2 and still have enough width. And the white and red are $80 with free returns. The Nano X3 and goruck ballistic trainers seem to do well in the forefoot in 11's for me. Also picked up the Lane Eight AD1 pretty cheap. They have some give in the forefoot with their knit and seem to conform over time rather than contain. Those four are in my rotation now. Can find the LE AD1 new and cheap on the bay, mercari or poshmark for an easy try. Haven't gone through more of your reviews yet to see if you tried those 4. Wear testers and run repeat have been my main source of reviews for a few.
Just in time, trying to choose b/w these, the NB Minimus TR Boa or the dropset 2 that seemed to be loved by everyone
How do you train on a weekly basis?
4 days in the gym mostly weights doing squats dL’s lunges with some jumps, and cleans as well. Conditioning is mostly sprinting either outside on grass or treadmill, jump rope and some strongman style stuff
@@jamah84 Ohhh, I'd go Minimus BOA then. That model slaps for sprints and the type of work you'll be doing with your strongman training!
Thanks! Yea I’m intrigued by the boa system and I’ve own multiple pairs of minimums in the past but I did watch your review on them and the whole narrow fit is what concerned me. NB stores in my area don’t carry them unfortunately
These are my favorite shoes for all around training. I have the RAD ones which I like but are too narrow compared to the Haze Trainer.
Feel the exact same!
I wear a size 10 in Ballistic Trainers and they fit great, would you say stay size 10 in the Haze?
Ah, 10.5 would be a safe call, imo, if the GORUCK are pretty TTS without excessive room. If you're swimming in em, go 10.
I worry their lower profile upper will feel pretty snug and different for you even if their length is okay, so sizing up a half-size is prob best.
Hey Jake! Found you on TikTok and now to your YT channel. Love your content and honesty. Can you help me out? I am searching for new workout shoes, I haven't bought any since the metcon 2's. It's been so long that I really don't know how to size, my metcons are 12's. I am torn between the haze trainers and born primitive savage 1's. I actually bought the Haze trainers in 11.5 but felt my mid foot spill out and it appeared as so too. It's been so long since I've bought shoes, that I went with my Birkenstock size (44) and translated that to my shoe size. If you can help me out, should I go half a size bigger in the Haze, or get a 12 in the savage? I'll drop a like on every video if I can get your guidance, promise.
Haha, no need to drop likes or anything, homie. Just subbing and checking out vids that pertain to your needs here and there is more than enough.
12 in Haze could be a good call and I'd also go 12 in Born Primitive. Think either way you should be safe!
@@thatfitfriend you’re the man!
@@sergiosoto7430 Got you, homie!
does anyone have heel slip in these? If so, does the shoe break in and that goes away?
I haven't had anyone report that yet, tbh! Interesting. How much room do you have at the end of your toe box? I feel like that should go away...but it really depends on the length you have, imo
I love how locked in my heel feels! I have wide forefoot but narrow heels. I especially noticed with my old NB shoes when erg rowing. The strikes feel like second skin and don’t budge at all
I wanna sell all my other training, (Metcon, nobull, rads), shoes and only use these. I have two pairs and the Vimana hybrid runner. I even stopped using my lifters. I agree with the outsole wear n tear. BUT these are the best crossfit shoe imo.
They’re a sick model for sure! Agreed
Love these shoes, hate the laces, always having to tie them
Feeeel that, especially when wearing them looser.
Man I love these shoes but the comments about their customer service couldn’t be more true 😢 been waiting almost a week to hear back from an email for a return request.
Tearing, tread wearing down smh what a shame for such great looking shoes. They need to take A LOT of tips from XERO and companies alike. I've had my Prios for over a year and wear them every day and can hike in them and not 1 rip, tear, and ZERO tread wear. 5,000 mile guarantee and it shows. Also, Xero is cheaper. They look great, but are overall trash for that price and the issues they have. More cons than pros is never good. Thanks for the honest review. I'm going to buy another pair of XEROs instead. Hopefully they fix these issues and maybe I'll try them. Disappointing cuz all of their shoes look amazing.