Nike Running serves the future of the sport by designing for all runners — including those who want to push their personal bests to new levels. Enter the Nike Vaporfly 3, updated with continued refinement and improvement to make the leader of the supershoe pack even faster.
Building on learnings from the Nike Vaporfly 2, Nike designers focused on refining the Vaporfly’s lightweight design with improvements to meet the timeless needs of distance runners, including a smoother transition, improved stability and more energy return.
Proof that all dependable silhouettes are built over time, the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38 has subtle updates to fit in the midfoot and brings back the forefoot Zoom Air unit from the Peg 37 for the right touch of springiness underfoot. In short: it’s the trusty, reliable stuff you expect from the Pegasus line, with upgrades that help you go farther and train harder than you thought you could.
What’s New
• The Pegasus 38 is built on a fresh last to provide more room in the toe box; runners might notice it feels similar to models prior to the Pegasus 36. • A new individual midfoot webbing system allows every runner to lace up to a personalized fit. • Soft and breathable sandwich mesh material provides comfort and performance for all runners, from the most elite to the first-timer. • The tongue is a separate piece with additional foam.
February 28, 2021 – The ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% brought the latest in ZoomX cushioning technology to both elite and recreational runners, incorporating a full-length carbon plate for outstanding energy return. The shoe’s second version releases first in a minimalist colorway for Nike members that taps into the workshop lore of Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman, followed by a wider release of the above Aqua colorway. It adds features through the upper to make the shoe more comfortable and durable, while still keeping the underfoot details that cement its trusted, near-magical reputation among runners who are breaking their own barriers on race day.
Here’s what’s new (and familiar) about the ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% 2:
What’s New
Engineered mesh material in the upper is softer and more breathable than Vaporweave. The mesh better conforms to the foot and helps keep feet cool throughout a race.
Pockets of padding at the top of the tongue help provide a more comfortable fit and reduce lace pressure.
Forefoot reinforcement was added for improved containment and durability in high-wear striking areas.
What’s Familiar
A full-length, articulated carbon plate delivers a propulsive feel and helps promote a smooth transition from stride to stride.
A wide forefoot midsole helps maximize propulsive feel and ZoomX responsiveness through a stable platform.
The full-length ZoomX foam provides a lightweight and responsive ride.
Deep, longitudinal grooves in the rubber outsole help improve traction on different surfaces and in varying racing conditions.
The 8mm offset helps with stability and energy return
The white colorway of the ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% 2 releases in limited quantities for Nike members beginning February 28. The Aqua colorway releases on nike.com beginning March 25 in select markets.
Lightweight mesh upper with textured overlay details delivers complete breathability
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A goal as ambitious as reducing running injuries can be approached in two ways. One is to refine an existing silhouette to make it even more effective. The other is to introduce a fresh solution. To that end, the Nike React Infinity Run 2 and Nike ZoomX Invincible Run continue the mission from Nike Running to crack the injury-prevention code, serving everyday runners by creating a new relationship among cushioning, stability and rocker geometry.
The iterative step is the Nike React Infinity Run 2, which features an updated Flyknit upper to help promote more strength and support in the toe, eye-stay and foxing, and with more breathability in areas like the vamp and the midfoot (Nike Flywire cables have also been added throughout the upper to help increase support). The collar is also updated to feel more plush without adding weight or bulk.
A new step altogether in the search for harmony among cushioning, stability and rocker geometry is the Nike ZoomX Invincible Run. The midsole is made with responsive ZoomX foam, which returns more energy underfoot than any other Nike foam.
Created for long training runs, the Invincible silhouette includes more foam in the midsole than React foam in the Infinity, creating a soft ride while returning more energy for improved running economy. The rocker geometry and the wider nets in the forefoot help create a more stable ride and fluid stride transition (compared with the more springy transition of plated running footwear), making the Invincible ideal for higher mileage runs.
The Nike React Infinity Run 2 and the Nike ZoomX Invincible Run release globally beginning January 7.
An ultra-lightweight midsole offers unreal comfort as your foot repeatedly hits the road. It’s lighter, more responsive and softer than previous versions.
Embroidered eyestays around the laces help keep your feet secure. Pull tabs at the tongue and heel make for an easy 1-hand entry.
Flyknit gives you sock-like comfort with soft, stretchable and breathable fabric that helps keep you feeling light and airy when your run goes into overdrive. Inner sleeve is minimal but stretchy.
The outsole has at least 13% Nike Grind material, made from scraps from the footwear manufacturing process.
Soft, Responsive Foam In The Midsole Gives You A Comfortable, Smooth Ride For Your Run And Wherever Else Your Day Takes You. High Foam Heights Provide A Soft Feel.
Flyknit Upper Has Zones Of Breathability Where Your Foot Heats Up Most, Specifically At The Toe Box. It'S Strong And Durable, Helping Keep Your Foot Secure With Every Mile. The Airy And Breezy Upper Hugs Your Foot In A Free And Easy Way.
We Created The Rubber Outsole Using Runner-Informed Data For Traction Where You Need It.
October 12, 2020 – This cold-weather footwear collection from Nike Running highlights two features that are wintertime favorites: a GORE-TEX upper on the Nike Pegasus Trail 2 and redesigned traction patterns in the Shield series, specifically the Nike Pegasus 37 and the Nike React Miler Shield.
Nike Pegasus Trail 2 GORE-TEX For runs that veer off the beaten path, the Nike Pegasus Trail 2 GORE-TEX is designed to help withstand weather conditions as rugged as the terrain. The GORE-TEX invisible fit upper helps protect feet from moisture. Additional traction was added at the heel and toe to steady runners when going up or down hills, joining the outsole’s detailed nubs for a secure, confident ride. Nike React foam helps provide cushioned responsiveness with every step.
Nike Pegasus 37 Shield and Nike React Miler Shield Two cold-weather Shield silhouettes from Nike Running feature a reimagined outsole pattern inspired by winter car tires.
Designed specifically for wet road surfaces, the traction patterns include micro-siping to better grip the road. The multidirectional shapes help channel water for improved contact with wet pavement. The weatherized shroud upper for both silhouettes helps repel water and keep feet dry. A bonus: the React Miler Shield is customizable on Nike By You. Check out the last two images above.
The Nike Pegasus Trail 2 GORE-TEX, the Nike Pegasus 37 Shield and the Nike React Miler Shield release later in October.
An ultra-lightweight midsole offers unreal comfort as your foot repeatedly hits the road. It’s lighter, more responsive and softer than previous versions.
Embroidered eyestays around the laces help keep your feet secure. Pull tabs at the tongue and heel make for an easy 1-hand entry.
Flyknit gives you sock-like comfort with soft, stretchable and breathable fabric that helps keep you feeling light and airy when your run goes into overdrive. Inner sleeve is minimal but stretchy.
The outsole has at least 13% Nike Grind material, made from scraps from the footwear manufacturing process.
Soft, Responsive Foam In The Midsole Gives You A Comfortable, Smooth Ride For Your Run And Wherever Else Your Day Takes You. High Foam Heights Provide A Soft Feel.
Flyknit Upper Has Zones Of Breathability Where Your Foot Heats Up Most, Specifically At The Toe Box. It'S Strong And Durable, Helping Keep Your Foot Secure With Every Mile. The Airy And Breezy Upper Hugs Your Foot In A Free And Easy Way.
We Created The Rubber Outsole Using Runner-Informed Data For Traction Where You Need It.
Barometers of progress abound in running. Thresholds like the 10-second 100-meter dash, four-minute mile and two-hour marathon captivate athletes and fans alike. Once one barrier falls, a new benchmark is set and with it, a new aim for marking human potential.
For Nike, Breaking2 in 2017 unveiled a new approach to footwear design, a synergy between sport science, engineering and athlete which, highlighted by the Nike Zoom Vaporfly 4%, defined an industry-leading approach to improving running economy. Rather than a one-off experiment, the work kick-started an iterative design program resulting in a pioneering system informed by sport science and verified by the Nike Sport Research Lab: Nike NEXT%.
Long-distance efforts remain most tied to the Nike NEXT% program — Eliud Kipchoge broke the two-hour barrier in a prototype of the Nike Air Zoom Alphafly NEXT%. However, the introduction of training shoes, with the Nike Air Zoom Tempo NEXT% and sprint and middle-distance spikes, affirm Nike’s commitment to breaking new barriers and underscore the value of NEXT% principles across disciplines.
What follows is a behind-the-scenes look at teams pushing NEXT% forward — inch-by-inch, second-by-second — as told by the athletes, designers, engineers and scientists who make it possible.
The Roots of NEXT%
Making athletes better has been central to Nike’s foundation since its founding. But the idea of making athletes measurably better was seeded in 2013.
“We started to bring together lots of the concepts about how to make athletes more efficient on race day,” says Tony Bignell, VP, Footwear Innovation. “That took many years of research and development and eventually, in 2017, culminated in the Breaking2 event.”
Eliud Kipchoge debuting the Nike VaporFly 4% during the Breaking2 event in Monza, Italy.
“We started to bring together lots of the concepts about how to make athletes more efficient on race day.”Tony Bignell, VP, Footwear Innovation
Run on a speedway in Monza, Italy, Breaking2 debuted the Nike VaporFly 4%, a pioneering running shoe worn by Eliud Kipchoge, Lelisa Desisa and Zersenay Tadese, born from deep scientific research into the limits of athletic potential, and how footwear can affect running efficiency. This includes baseline assessments, consideration of material elements, such as cushioning, and highly technical physical capacity like critical velocity.
“We look at variables related to a runners’ stride, impact and heart rate to understand how footwear affects their performance. The longer you run above your threshold, the more quickly you’re going to deplete your energy source,” explains Matthew Nurse, VP, NXT Sport Research Lab. “We can measure an athlete’s oxygen consumption to understand their running efficiency (RE), and their maximum aerobic capacity (VO2max). This helps us understand capacity and efficiency. Think about it as the size of your gas tank, and the miles per gallon you get out of that gas tank. In our research, we want to understand what that threshold is for how fast you’re going to deplete, or replenish, your reserves.”
The idea is that if you can help keep the reserves up, an athlete can go longer and faster. The solution is far more complex.
Understanding Goals
Time — as expressed in world records and major barriers — is a relatively easy way to understand running standards.
“In the U.S. we can all relate to the mile, because we did it in high school,” says 2016 1500-meter gold medalist Matt Centrowitz. “It’s one of the three signature events with the marathon and the 100.”
The events aren’t just signature distances. The barrier times (10 seconds, four minutes and two hours) are historically barometers of human potential. However, getting to grips with the nuances of other events is crucial to the NEXT% promise.
Consider Centrowitz’s signature event, the 1500 meters. The race is a mix of speed and endurance. Or as he explains, “It’s not just like the 100 where it’s right from the gun. You might find yourself running fast early on and then slow it down or vice versa.”
Laura Muir is a British middle-distance runner. For her, the peculiarities of the 1500 give it an undeniable drama. “It’s an event where you’ve got a mix of lots of different abilities. Some of the people will come from 800, 1500 background, and some people will come from up to 5K background,” says Muir. “It’s probably the only track event where the times that people run in the major championships can be far, far from what they’re capable of.”
Left: 2016 1500-meter gold medalist, Matt Centrowitz Right: Nike Air Zoom Victory NEXT%
“In the U.S. we can all relate to the mile, because we did it in high school. It’s one of the three signature events with the marathon and the 100.”Matt Centrowitz, American middle-distance runner
Speed in the distance is tied to strategy — the middle stages are critical for sorting how the final push will play out. Go out too quickly, one might get tired and fall behind an endurance specialist; go too slowly, a faster finisher may be favored to cross the line first.
“Different people are good at different things for how the race is run,” says Muir.
Strategy also defines success in events like the 400-meter hurdles, where pure sprint speed (like in the 200) must be matched by an 800-meter runner’s endurance distance and a jumper’s knack for timing.
“In the 400 hurdles, you definitely have to be fast. But I think there’s so much more that goes into the 400 hurdles other than speed,” says world record holder Dalilah Muhammad. “Up into this year, I think I had probably the slowest 400 flat time out of all my competitors and was still able to come away with multiple victories. Sometimes speed can almost be a detriment when you’re trying to set a perfect stride pattern.”
Understanding the nuances of individual disciplines also helps with understanding the individual’s goals. “There’s the opportunity to think more broadly and say, Hey, are you trying to win the season? Are you trying to win the event? Are you trying to recover and do this one? Are you trying to be better acclimated to the heat?” reminds Nurse.
Collaborative Innovation
Individual goals cannot be achieved without a collective spirit. When Nurse and the Nike Sport Research Lab draw conclusions about cushioning, they know there’s a materials team beside them ready to put the same effort into their respective field of expertise. “The first step is just make sure we’re in close enough proximity to have regular contact and a frequent intersection of ideas,” he says.
From there, creating a shared vernacular helps the merger of different sciences. “In the case of foam, we tried to understand what role compression, resiliency, energy return…all of these things play on performance. We want to be able to share with a materials team or footwear team, ‘If you meet these specs, you’re going to have the best outcome for the athlete,’” says Nurse.
Custom-crafted for each athlete during Breaking2, the Nike Zoom Vaporfly Elite featured Nike ZoomX foam for responsive cushioning and a full-length carbon fiber plate to increase stiffness and provide a propulsion sensation.
“In the case of foam, we tried to understand what role compression, resiliency, energy return…all of these things play on performance.”Matthew Nurse, VP, NXT Sport Research Lab
The specs help define the NEXT% formula. But the scientific data doesn’t define the technologies to be used. Instead, it helps Nike designers and engineers push new boundaries. It helps make clear how interactions between stability, traction, cushioning and more influence what an athlete does in the shoe.
“The groundbreaking research that led to the original Vaporfly unlocked an entirely new way of thinking about marathon shoes,” says Carrie Dimoff, Senior Footwear Innovator. “Once we understood the plate and foam as a system, we started thinking about ways to make the system even more effective.”
Harnessing Running Economy
From 2017 to 2020, experiments with Zoom Air yielded a series of prototypes (revealed by Kipchoge) and produced another significant leap forward in running shoe design.
“The combination of a really highly resilient foam and really responsive plate worked well with athlete’s strides and helped them spring into the next step,” says Dimoff. “When we added Zoom Air, the whole system advanced further, to an even better performing product.”
The system hasn’t just defined marathon shoes — its reworked expectations for equipment from sprinting to training. The eye is toward helping athletes like Centrowitz, Muir and Muhammad reach new potential.
Carrie Dimoff, Senior Footwear Innovator, discusses prototypes with Eliud Kipchoge.
“The groundbreaking research that led to the original Vaporfly unlocked an entirely new way of thinking about marathon shoes.”Carrie Dimoff, Senior Footwear Innovator
“An essential part of your body is, in a sense, the equipment, because that is what you’re running with,” says Muir.
Extension of the body is where the design, engineering, materials, science and stride join forces. Get the equation correct and an athlete’s critical velocity is supercharged.
“It just puts you on the balls of your feet, into positions with your foot that you might need to put more of an effort into doing otherwise,” says Centrowitz of his latest first-choice footwear, the Nike Air Zoom Victory NEXT%.
In reducing effort required, the spike helps keep gas in the tank for the ebbs and flows of the 1500 — giving Centrowitz the combined physical and mental boost of elevated running economy.
Imagining the Future
Working with athletes like Centrowitz, Kipchoge, Muir and Muhammad, among other elites, has put Nike NEXT% firmly into the competitive landscape. And while time is connected to their goals, the nuances of each discipline remind of something more approachable for all runners: pace and endurance often define aims.
Bringing NEXT% engineering into training shoes, as with the Tempo NEXT%, is an early example of pushing measurable benefit away from the stopwatch.
The Nike Tempo NEXT%
The Nike Tempo NEXT%
The Nike Tempo NEXT%
The Nike Tempo NEXT%
The Nike Tempo NEXT%
Bringing NEXT% engineering into training shoes, as with the Tempo NEXT%, is an early example of pushing measurable benefit away from the stopwatch.
“We used Nike React foam in the heel to provide more impact protection and durability, and we used a composite plate that is less stiff and designed for daily use,” says Bignell. “Our goal with the Tempo was to help athletes get to the start line in a better, more effective way.”
The shoe bridges the gap between those runners at the top of the performance pyramid and those who just want to reach a little further.
“Everybody who wants to get out and do something has their own challenges and their own definitions of better, and we need to understand them also if we want to serve a broad spectrum of athletes,” says Nurse.
In doing that, solutions emerge that may present a whole new range of measurable benefits. Faster times? Never-ending endurance? Sport without injury? Who knows. Or as Bignell puts it: “The best thing is to not put any limits on athletes.”
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SNUG FIT: Adjustable laces provide a secure fit
CUSHIONED MIDSOLE: Cloudfoam midsole for step-in comfort and superior cushioning
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The lightweight and minimal upper features breathable mesh at the forefoot. A translucent window showcases Flywire technology through the midfoot. The Flywire cables work with the laces to provide more midfoot support as you tighten them.
A textured foam midsole helps add durability where you need it and looks fast. Its increased heights add softer cushioning with every step.
A rubber outsole delivers increased traction. A ride rail on the lateral outsole acts as a cushioning device, while a crash pad enhances durability in this high-wear zone.
Soft foam in the heel provides comfort and support for your runs.
The mesh-lined tongue is connected to the upper's inner lining for a secure feel. A numeric logo at the tongue spells out Nike Quest.
The more cushioning that you have underfoot, the softer and more comfortable your running experience can be. Cushioning helps soften impact as your feet hit the ground. Full-length Nike Air cushioning gives you a soft, comfortable feel for your miles.
Engineered mesh—stronger and more flexible than regular mesh—improves hand feel and comfort, while maintaining a lightweight, breathable feel.
Overlays at the toe add a layer of durability.
Tongue is connected to the upper's inner lining for a secure feel.
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Nike is bringing fresh updates throughout 2020 to its three-member Trail series: the Nike Pegasus Trail 2, the Nike Wildhorse 6 and the Nike Air Zoom Terra Kiger 6.
Key to the changes on the Wildhorse and Kiger are updates that home in on serious performance — the kind that recognize the distinct variances within trail running that differ from your standard road run or track workout. For the Wildhorse, Nike React foam now delivers more comfort and stability underfoot, while the Kiger is built to keep out more mud, muck and moisture with a new upper.
Meanwhile, the Nike Pegasus Trail gets a full update from its initial offering in 2019. The Nike Pegasus Trail 2 features a new upper and tooling, with underfoot cushioning designed to handle those transitions from road surfaces to the trail and back again.
What’s New About the Nike Pegasus Trail 2
Wider bottom nets on the rugged outsole help provide stability on inconsistent terrain. A larger toe bumper helps protect the forefoot from rocks, roots and mud.
A durable FlyMesh upper hugs the foot comfortably, allowing skin to breathe and stay dry. The higher cuff above the heel collar helps keep out dirt and debris.
The pull tab on the heel allows you to attach your muddy shoes to a backpack or a bag via a carabiner.
The Pegasus Trail 2
The shoe now has a full Nike React midsole, helping to maximize comfort on uneven trail surfaces.
Wider bottom nets on the rugged outsole help provide stability on inconsistent terrain. A larger toe bumper helps protect the forefoot from rocks, roots and mud.
A durable FlyMesh upper hugs the foot comfortably, allowing skin to breathe and stay dry. The higher cuff above the heel collar helps keep out dirt and debris.
The pull tab on the heel allows you to attach your muddy shoes to a backpack or a bag via a carabiner.
The Pegasus Trail 2
The shoe now has a full Nike React midsole, helping to maximize comfort on uneven trail surfaces.
Wider bottom nets on the rugged outsole help provide stability on inconsistent terrain. A larger toe bumper helps protect the forefoot from rocks, roots and mud.
What’s New About the Wildhorse 6
A horseshoe-shaped pod of firmer foam is added in the heel for increased stability. A higher cuff keeps debris out, and the material remains soft and flexible.
The outsole lugs are now more durable and aggressive in design, which helps improve traction and reduce clogging in muddy conditions.
A modified lacing system, using a lateral fitband, helps with containment.
The Wildhorse 6
Nike React cushioning now runs the length of the midsole.
A horseshoe-shaped pod of firmer foam is added in the heel for increased stability. A higher cuff keeps debris out, and the material remains soft and flexible.
The outsole lugs are now more durable and aggressive in design, which helps improve traction and reduce clogging in muddy conditions.
A modified lacing system, using a lateral fitband, helps with containment.
The Wildhorse 6
Nike React cushioning now runs the length of the midsole.
A horseshoe-shaped pod of firmer foam is added in the heel for increased stability. A higher cuff keeps debris out, and the material remains soft and flexible.
What’s New About the Air Zoom Terra Kiger 6
An adjusted forefoot provides a more secure fit thanks to isolated front eyelets.
Designers reduced the tip overlay shape to help minimize hotspots in the toe box.
The Air Zoom Terra Kiger 6
A more durable mesh upper protects against rocks, roots and mud.
An adjusted forefoot provides a more secure fit thanks to isolated front eyelets.
Designers reduced the tip overlay shape to help minimize hotspots in the toe box.
The Air Zoom Terra Kiger 6
A more durable mesh upper protects against rocks, roots and mud.
The Nike Wildhorse 6 and the Nike Air Zoom Terra Kiger 6 release beginning March 5 on nike.com and at select retailers. The Nike Pegasus Trail 2 is available now.
Runner-informed data was used to create and place engineered mesh throughout the upper for a sturdy, lightweight and breathable feel. We placed extra skins across the toes for durability.
Flywire technology is integrated with a midfoot band for total support that helps keep your foot in place.
Nike React technology is a lightweight, durable foam that delivers a smooth, responsive ride.
The rubber outsole has a generative traction pattern, created using data from runners like you. It gives your foot grip in key areas, helping you stay upright and stable over rocky trails, while also maintaining a smooth ride on the road.
A GORE-TEX layer helps keep out water so your feet stay dry. The all-new gaiter at the collar is higher to help keep extra debris and water from getting inside your shoe.
Nike React technology is a lightweight, durable foam that delivers a smooth, responsive ride. Its full-length design provides stability as you brave rocky terrain.
Less rubber along the outsole creates a smoother transition from road to trail.
The inspirational message by the heel will vary between "JUST DO IT" and "JUST RUN IT", depending on the shoe
A lightweight Nike ZoomX midsole is combined with increased stack heights to help provide cushioning during long stretches of running.
A deeper and more diversified handle model highlighted with wide spacing gives you traction for more technical terrain.
The engineered jersey, stronger and more flexible than the regular mesh, on the upper and inner heel helps provide stability for various trail conditions and breathability.
The ankle gaitlet helps limit track debris.
The overlays stretch at the tip for longer durability.
Nike ReactX foam in the midsole gives you extra cushioning.
We placed mesh with tighter woven fabric in high-wear areas, like the toes. Mesh combines with open holes on the upper for breathability. Plus, Flywire technology integrates with the laces to help secure your midfoot.
Less rubber along the outsole compared to the previous iteration creates a smooth transition from road to trail while preserving the full-length ReactX midsole. Plus, i
it wraps around the front of the shoe to provide extra durability. A generative traction pattern combined with rubber in the forefoot provides extra grip for technical trails while maintaining a smooth ride for the road.
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Call it the ultimate test run: When Eliud Kipchoge broke the two-hour marathon barrier in Vienna this past October, he was wearing a prototype of the Nike Air Zoom Alphafly NEXT%.
“For runners, records like the four-minute mile and two-hour marathon are barometers of progress. These are barriers that have tested human potential. When someone like Eliud breaks them, our collective belief about what’s possible changes,” says Tony Bignell, VP, Footwear Innovation. “Barriers are inspiring to innovators. Like athletes, when a barrier is in front of us, we are challenged to think differently and push game-changing progress in footwear design.”
The NEXT% platform is the ultimate expression of Nike’s ambition to engineer footwear with measurable performance benefit. NEXT% is all about creating more efficient intersections between the body and technology to enable athletes to shatter personal boundaries — and sometimes, as our athletes have shown, break records. It is the ultimate meeting of sports science and purposeful design.
The Nike Air Zoom Alphafly NEXT% evolves the learnings of the Vaporfly franchise, adding Zoom Air Pods in the forefoot, more ZoomX Foam in the heel and a lighter Atomknit upper.
“The groundbreaking research that led to the original Vaporfly unlocked an entirely new way of thinking about marathon shoes,” says Carrie Dimoff, an elite marathoner and member of Nike’s Advanced Innovation Team. “Once we understood the plate and foam as a system, we started thinking about ways to make the system even more effective. That’s when we struck upon the idea of adding Nike Air to store and return even more of a runner’s energy and provide even more cushioning.”
Breaking down the Nike NEXT% system
Nike NEXT% is a footwear innovation system engineered to give athletes a measurable benefit. Informed by sport science and verified by the Nike Sport Research Lab, the Nike Air Zoom Alphafly NEXT% features three critical components, working together to help runners on race day:
Full-length Carbon Fiber Plate: Provides stability and a smooth transition; increases stiffness in the forefoot to provide a sensation of propulsion
Nike ZoomX Cushioning: Lightweight, provides optimal energy return, minimizes energy loss
Nike Zoom Air Pods: Added cushioning, increased energy return
Nike’s newest race-day shoe, the Nike Air Zoom Alphafly NEXT% features two new Nike Zoom Air pods, more ZoomX foam and a single carbon fiber plate (all updates from its predecessor, the Nike ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT%), and an ultra-breathable, lightweight Flyknit upper – all adding up to improved cushioning and running economy.
The shoe is part of a suite of products releasing in summer 2020, including the Nike Air Zoom Tempo NEXT% and Nike Air Zoom Tempo NEXT% FlyEase, complementary training shoes that translate the principles of the Alphafly to rigorous daily use, and track spikes (the Nike Air Zoom Victory) that extend the NEXT% design ethos to new disciplines.
Designed for higher mileage and more frequent daily use, the Nike Air Zoom Tempo NEXT% was created as a training complement to the Alphafly NEXT%.
Designed for higher mileage and more frequent daily use, the Nike Air Zoom Tempo NEXT% FE was created as a training complement to the Alphafly NEXT%.
Designed for higher mileage and more frequent daily use, the Nike Air Zoom Tempo NEXT% was created as a training complement to the Alphafly NEXT%.
Designed for higher mileage and more frequent daily use, the Nike Air Zoom Tempo NEXT% FE was created as a training complement to the Alphafly NEXT%.
Designed for higher mileage and more frequent daily use, the Nike Air Zoom Tempo NEXT% was created as a training complement to the Alphafly NEXT%.
Designed for higher mileage and more frequent daily use, the Nike Air Zoom Tempo NEXT% FE was created as a training complement to the Alphafly NEXT%.
For the Tempo NEXT%, the NEXT% system is specifically tuned to training. The plate shifts from carbon to a composite — softer for added comfort over higher mileage — but still serves to provide stability and transition throughout a runner’s full stride. ZoomX, prized for its energy return and responsiveness, sits above the plate at mid and forefoot. For maximum impact protection and durability, Nike React Foam is used at the heel. The same Nike Zoom Air pods featured in the new Nike Air Zoom Alphafly NEXT% are also placed in the Tempo’s forefoot to offer responsive cushioning and a sensation of propulsion.
The Nike Air Zoom Alphafly NEXT%, Nike Air Zoom Tempo NEXT% and Nike Air Zoom Tempo NEXT% FlyEase give athletes of today an opportunity to stamp their mark and motivate athletes (and designers) of tomorrow to set even greater goals.
Full-length ZoomX foam offers an ultra-lightweight and responsive ride. It’s built for speed but also provides cushioning to stay fresh even in the late miles of a marathon. It offers comfort where you need it.
Full-length carbon fiber plate delivers a sort of roll-forward feel that makes you want to take on the next step. It gives you a propulsive sensation and helps you smoothly transition through your stride.
Part of the Flyknit family—Atomknit material on the upper has a contoured fit while being lightweight and super-breathable.
Specifically designed lofted heel pods use Flyknit yarns for secure, extended comfort and lightweight heel lockdown.
Nike ZoomX, our most responsive foam, just got a little better. Running from heel to toe, it unlocks even more energy return than before, giving you a springy, bouncy feel.
See how the midsole bulges out by the heel? We designed it that way to help reduce weight on the inside of the foot to give you a more stable ride.
Specifically selected Flyknit yarns and engineered zones in the forefoot bring a new level of performance to the Vaporfly. Ample breathability around the toes combined with soft, yet supportive yarns deliver our most customized upper for the Vaporfly. The result is a softer, cooler design that conforms to your foot.
Light padding on the tongue helps reduce lace pressure at the top of your foot. A new Waffle outsole pattern with perforations saves weight and delivers multi-surface traction in various weather conditions. Offset heel seam helps reduce friction in the heel area.
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Imagine a world where every runner gets faster. Pretty exciting. But also a hearty challenge, given the presumed hurdle of injury. But are injuries actually inevitable? The question spurred Nike to focus efforts on the potential of reducing runner injury, and its newest running shoe, the Nike React Infinity Run, is a step toward that objective.
When Nike debuted the Zoom Vaporfly 4% in 2017, racers cheered; the shoe was built for notching PRs and breaking limits — privileging running economy. The same year, Nike React, a proprietary foam offering game-changing cushioning and energy return debuted. In running, the technology answered for a near impossible desire: A feel that was soft, resilient, lightweight and durable.
The Nike React Infinity Run encompasses the best qualities of those two technologies — a fine-tuned blend of biomechanical efficiency and cushioning — for a breakthrough shoe that offers a more democratic solution to stability, and an advance from traditional motion-control designs.
The Infinity Run provides a soft, responsive platform and delivers it with a widened midsole. Similar to the geometry of the 4%, the Infinity has a rocker-like bottom that yields a more fluid transition from foot strike to toe off.
This inspired combination has an instant impact on a runner. Slip the shoe on, and it feels at once stable and energetic, the spring in the React foam ready to fuel miles. The Infinity’s rocker-geometry encourages a slight lean forward, moving a runner’s foot strike from heel to midfoot, or even forefoot; this creates a natural forward feel of propulsion. The wider platform, and the supportive foam that accompanies it, provides a reassuring feel — the shoe gently guides the foot in a smooth, straight line, reducing side-to-side wobbling and movement.
These attributes make the Nike React Infinity Run ideal for the kind of runs that don’t fall into the silo of interval or tempo, long run or race. This shoe matches best to base-run days, those middle-mileage, moderate efforts. In fact, an external study conducted in Vancouver, BC on 226 runners in the Nike React Infinity Run and the Nike Structure 22, a traditional motion control shoe, showed that runners in the Nike React Infinity had a 52 percent lower injury rate than in the motion control shoe, with wearers confirming that they felt less pain in their knees and feet.
This special-edition colourway celebrates unity as athletes worldwide emerge from the year's past events to compete.It's a celebration of sport, humanity and our ability to push through the toughest of challenges.
The Swoosh celebrates its 50th anniversary by intertwining the past and present.The original Swoosh is outlined over the current version, representing the path Nike has taken from yesterday to today.
An evolved Flyknit upper features zones of breathability where you need it.It's strong and durable, helping to keep your foot secure with every mile.Flywire technology offers extra support and stability through the foot.
Nike React technology is a lightweight, durable foam that delivers a smooth, responsive ride.Shaped like a rocker, the foam provides support for the 3 phases of a runner's stride.It offers flexibility when your foot rises off the ground, a smooth ride when your foot is moving forwards and cushioning at ground contact.
Less material between the insole and midsole means you're closer to the foam.This helps create a more responsive experience.The foam itself has a higher height, providing a softer feel.
This version of the Nike InfinityRN 4 still provides a plush and smooth ride, with the new ReactX foam delivering more support. The revamped Flyknit upper and wider toe box help your foot feel stable and secure.
The more cushioning that you have underfoot, the softer and more comfortable your running experience can be. Cushioning helps soften impact as your feet hit the ground.
The more supportive the shoe, the more stability it can give to your natural stride. A combination of tuned support and intentionally placed cushioning helps you feel secure with every step. efficiency to your run, helping you waste less energy as you hit your stride. A new internal Flyknit fit band (like a rubber band around the middle of your foot) offers elastic, secure support.
The more responsive the shoe, the more energy return you can get back with each step. Whether you want to run a little bit faster or with a little less effort, you +13% energy return compared to React foam, helping you stay fresh and bouncy during your run.
We added Flyknit throughout the upper, creating specific zones of breathability, flexibility and containment.
The result is a cool feel that helps your foot feel secure, while letting it move without restriction. It still has Flywire technology for support through the midfoot.
The sole has a unique rocker design that's shaped for support during all 3 phases of your stride.
It feels flexible when you push off the ground, provides a smooth ride when your foot moves forwards and cushions when you land. Nike React technology provides that soft yet responsive sensation with every step. The bottom is wider for more stability on contact.
High-rise cushioning is placed directly under your foot so you're closer to the foam for a truly responsive experience.
We added Flyknit throughout the upper, creating specific zones of breathability, flexibility and containment. The result is a cool feel that helps your foot feel secure, while letting it move without restriction. It still has Flywire technology for support through the midfoot.
The sole has a unique rocker design that's shaped for support during all 3 phases of your stride. It feels flexible when you push off the ground, provides a smooth ride when your foot moves forwards and cushions when you land. Nike React technology provides that soft yet responsive sensation with every step. The bottom is wider for more stability on contact.
High-rise cushioning is placed directly under your foot so you're closer to the foam for a truly responsive experience.
Hybrid tongue combines a sock-like feel with the adjustability of a traditional design.
Soft padding along the collar provides a cushioned touch point.
We added Flyknit throughout the upper, creating specific zones of breathability, flexibility and containment. The result is a cool feel that helps your foot feel secure, while letting it move without restriction. It still has Flywire technology for support through the midfoot.
The sole has a unique rocker design that's shaped for support during all 3 phases of your stride. It feels flexible when you push off the ground, provides a smooth ride when your foot moves forwards and cushions when you land. Nike React technology provides that soft yet responsive sensation with every step. The bottom is wider for more stability on contact.
High-rise cushioning is placed directly under your foot so you're closer to the foam for a truly responsive experience.
Hybrid tongue combines a sock-like feel with the adjustability of a traditional design.
Soft padding along the collar provides a cushioned touch point.
The sole has a unique rocker design that's shaped for support during all 3 phases of your stride. It feels flexible when you push off the ground, has a smooth ride when your foot moves forward and cushions when you land. Nike React technology provides that soft yet responsive sensation at every step. The bottom is wider for more stability on contact.
We placed high-rise cushioning directly under your foot, so you're closer to the foam for a truly responsive experience.
Hybrid tongue combines a sock-like feel with the adjustability of a traditional design.
Soft padding along the collar provides a cushioned touch point. Increased rubber at the outsole gives you traction and durability.
We added Flyknit throughout the upper, creating specific zones of breathability, flexibility and containment.
The result is a cool feel that helps your foot feel secure, while letting it move without restriction. It still has Flywire technology for support through the midfoot.
The sole has a unique rocker design that's shaped for support during all 3 phases of your stride.
It feels flexible when you push off the ground, provides a smooth ride when your foot moves forwards and cushions when you land. Nike React technology provides that soft yet responsive sensation with every step. The bottom is wider for more stability on contact.
High-rise cushioning is placed directly under your foot so you're closer to the foam for a truly responsive experience.
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November 14, 2019 – The latest silhouette to feature Nike Joyride technology, the Nike Joyride Dual Run is designed to help keep legs fresh for a range of runners — whether a first-time jogger or a veteran on a shake-out run.
Where the Nike Joyride Run Flyknit offers a full-length Joyride midsole, the new Nike Joyride Dual Run combines the benefits of Nike Joyride Beads with a more traditional running shoe feel. Featuring Nike Joyride beads in the heel and midfoot for better impact absorption and a more personal fit, the forefoot of the new Nike Joyride Dual Run is constructed of soft and responsive foam for a more traditional underfoot experience at toe-off.
The Nike Joyride Dual Run drops November 14 for Nike Members. A global release follows December 2.
