VaporWeave is used on the VaporFly Next% and the Zoom Fly 3. VaporWeave is very breathable but doesn’t conform to the foot so creasing may occur. Its main advantage is that it doesn’t absorb water so during a race, the shoe will not absorb sweat and weigh you down. VaporWeave is an engineered, woven mesh with a smooth, plastic-like feel which is light and strong. AtomKnit is extremely lightweight, very breathable and does not absorb water.ĪtomKnit is only used on the flagship shoe, the AlphaFly Next%. The difference between AtomKnit and FlyKnit is that AtomKnit is steamed and stretched. It has a smooth, plastic-like feel and does not stretch.įlyKnit Loft is used on the Infinity Run.ĪtomKnit is a new, more advanced type of FlyKnit material. It has 3 distinct layers which help keep the foot secure. FlyKnit LoftįlyKnit Loft is a FlyKnit variation which is breathable and durable. Most notable examples of Flyknit shoes are the Flyknit Racer (as the name implies, a fast and light shoe for racing distances all the way to the marathon) and the Nike Free Flyknit (an extremely flexible and lightweight running shoe to strengthen and train the muscles in your feet). This technology is Nike’s latest, so expect to pay a premium for Flyknit shoes. Flyknit also allows for extremely precise upper fit, being able to seamlessly integrate tight-knit areas where support is needed and wide-knit areas to allow for flexibility.įlyknit is environmentally friendly as it produces 60% less waste than traditionally constructed running shoe uppers. Upper technologies Flyknitįlyknit is a special woven fabric that makes the upper of a shoe feel like a sock, by placing yarns and knits strategically around the structure in order to support the foot of the runner when needed and leave it free everywhere else.įlyknit running shoes are lightweight: a light yarn replaces multiple stitched or glued panels. Understanding the meaning and design principles behind the tech names will help you navigate through the catalog faster.

An explanation of Nike running shoes technologies

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