Technology
Inside the shoe
How each layer of a Nike shoe helps you run, jump and move.
Innovation
Know what you pay for
The technology inside our shoes, in plain words.
Cushioning foam
Soft where you land, springy when you push
Our foams are tuned like a trampoline: they compress under your heel and spring back as you toe off, so long runs feel less punishing on your legs.
Shop shoes with this
Flyknit uppers
One thread, one featherlight upper
Flyknit is knitted in one piece. Tighter stitches hold your midfoot, looser ones let your toes breathe, and there are no seams to rub.
Shop shoes with this
Air units
Pressurised air under your foot
Air units are tough, flexible bags of pressurised air. They absorb impact, then return to shape for the next step, game after game.
Shop shoes with this
Fit systems
Lockdown that moves with you
Dynamic lacing cables wrap your midfoot as you pull the laces, so the shoe holds tight on corners and stays relaxed on the straights.