The Swoosh has revealed the first running shoe that features Nike’s latest foam technology with better cushioning, better energy return and of course it is lightweight.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT NIKE REACT
Nike REACT foam cushioning launched in June 2017 (with the Hyperdunk 2017 and Super.Fly 2017) in basketball — a sport that requires players to shift direction and speed in seamless motion and to lift off in the blink of an eye. The foam met those needs by providing a sensation that is as soft and springy as it is squishy and stable — a balance not previously seen in any other Nike basketball shoe.
When tested in the Nike Sports Research Lab against other running foams, the data proved that Nike React foam reins superior in energy return. The foam alone delivers 13 percent greater energy return than Nike’s latest generation of Nike Lunarlon foam.
Nike React technology is Nike’s longest-lasting foam, giving runners the energy to do more and go farther.
THE SHOE DESIGN
The shoe’s design consists of a one-piece upper, which took cues from the FlyKnit racer that was precision-engineered for support, flexibility and breathability in the spots where runners need it.
The Nike React foam is significantly softer than EVA-based foams of the past, it smooths bumps in the road more effectively — but the midsole had to be taller in order to avoid “bottoming-out” and wider to give runners a supportive base. To solve for that, designers extended the midsole beyond the perimeter of its upper around the heel to provide both the cushioning runners want and the stability they need.
Because the upper sits on one piece of foam, the outsole is essentially the same as the midsole, but with a segment of rubber under the forefoot and heel for added traction and to help enhance the shoe’s durability.
The Nike Epic React Flyknit will be available on February 22 on nike.com and at select retailers.
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