The more Nike asks, the more beautiful it is: What are the characteristics of Nike's sports shoes?

BRS 1000 carbon fiber rubber: In the process of making rubber, carbon fiber material or carbon powder is added. This kind of rubber is wear-resistant and has good grip, but intense friction will leave black marks on the ground. Mostly used for running shoes.

Traceless adhesive: Contrary to BRS 1000, there is no carbon doping process, and no trace will be left on the floor. Mostly used for basketball shoes.

Solid rubber: compressed by 60% synthetic rubber and 40% natural rubber, it has good wear resistance and is the outsole material of most basketball shoes.

Duralon rubber: a kind of artificial soft rubber, with light texture, certain shock absorption effect and good grip. DRC wear-resistant hard rubber: synthetic rubber mainly made of hard rubber has good wear resistance after compression. Some tennis shoes use this rubber.

Gum rubber raw rubber: made of natural rubber as the main raw material and artificial rubber as the auxiliary compression, soft and tough.

Viscous rubber soft rubber: mainly natural rubber, used for soles of some multifunctional shoes, aerobic sports shoes and sports slippers, with good comfort and grip. Poor wear resistance.

Exterior sunshade road design:

Waffle Waffle outsole: mostly used for the forefoot of running shoes and all-round shoes. It has a lot of protruding friction blocks, which has a very suitable grip for running, and can also disperse the impact and make running more comfortable.

Herringbone outsole: the most classic outsole pattern of basketball shoes, which has balanced and excellent acceleration, emergency stop and direction change effects in all directions. Will not increase the height of shoes, so that sneakers are more stable. Suitable for most positions in the competition.

Round outer shading channel: the outer shading channel of basketball shoes is centered on the inside of the forefoot, which makes the steering more sensitive and labor-saving. More suitable for big players inside.

G-Tek goat grip outsole: used for cross-country running shoes, designed like goat hooves, with good grip.

Flex grooves bending groove design: mostly used in the forefoot and heel of running shoes (split), which makes the joints easy to bend and reduces the wasted energy during exercise.

Free "free" technology-outsole: Using the principle of bionics and the special texture of outsole (a special Flex grooves groove), it gives people the truest, most comfortable and lightest foot feeling.

Midsole material

PU material: PU foam is dissolved into gel and then poured into the mold to make it foam. The surface of the finished product is smooth, it will turn yellow and corrode after a long time, and it has certain shock absorption and stability.

PHYLON material: PHYLON plastic particles are heated and foamed, then poured into a mold and cooled under pressure. The finished product has white and wrinkled surface, light weight and good shock absorption.

EVA material: EVA plastic particles are heated and foamed, and the finished product has rough surface, light weight and strong shock absorption ability.

Midsole technology

Air cushion technology

Air-Sole air cushion: the prototype of NIKE air cushion is made by injecting Nike air gas into a tough synthetic rubber layer under high pressure. Air-Sole is a "moderate" air cushion, which has a relatively balanced performance in buffering capacity, stability and reaction speed. It has a wide range of applications and has been used in many sports shoes since then.

Visible Air-Sole air cushion: makes the air-sole visible, such as the visible air-sole on the back of AIR JORDAN 3.

Visable Air-Sole 180: a transitional product close to air-sole and Max Air. Huge 180 degree visible air cushion, excellent shock absorption and visual impact.

Air max: Air Max: 1994 was introduced, which was initially U-shaped, and later developed into Air Max 2 with multiple closed air chambers and Tube Max Air with air tubes. It has multi-range and multi-pressure, with 5PSI in low pressure area and 25PSI in high pressure area. Air Max has a strong cushioning ability, which can provide proper protection for the foot and even the knee joint, but it will lose the power of the machine. Widely used in all kinds of running shoes and basketball shoes.

Zoom Air: an air cushion with a thickness of only 4-8 mm, in which a three-dimensional fiber fabric is fixed to keep its flat shape (otherwise it will "swell" into a ball), and the air pressure is 20PSI. Zoom Air not only provides shock absorption effect, but also has excellent site feeling, sensitive rebound effect and excellent acceleration performance, so it is widely used in perimeter basketball shoes (such as FLIGHT series and AJ series) and speed running shoes (such as Air Zoom Miler).

Cage (visual) Zoom Air: externally visible Zoom Air, with larger capacity and better buffering performance.

Tuned Air: A comprehensive cushioning air cushion with a hemispherical cushioning system, which can provide maximum stress protection, stability and comfortable foot feeling. The deformation of the hemisphere can provide variable air pressure. TN Air contains PBAX thermoplastic material, which has the characteristics of fast recovery, wear resistance, light weight, flexibility and appropriate thickness. The pressure in its hemisphere is 20PSI, and the pressure in its air cushion is 5PSI.

Total air: it can be regarded as an enlarged version of Max Air, with the length of the forefoot1.5cm. The most successful shoe model using Total Air is Total Air Foamposite Max ("steel").

Mechanical damping technology of midsole;

SHOX: a combined mechanical shock absorption system consisting of shock absorption elastic columns made of special high elastic foaming materials (high-grade PU raw materials) and double-layer TPU bearing trays. SHOX system for basketball shoes and running shoes has some differences because of its different functions. SHOX can provide excellent shock absorption (the SHOX system of basketball shoes has no obvious shock absorption effect on people weighing less than 70kg) and stability, and is widely used in all kinds of sports shoes.

A simplified version of IMPAX:SHOX, which eliminates the columnar midsole and adopts a transverse perforated design to provide cushioning and stability.

I.P.S:NIKE is a brand-new shock absorption technology specially developed for Air Jordan XX. It uses 20 pieces of Phylon materials with different densities, thicknesses, sizes and positions to make relatively independent and organically matched columnar damping devices.

Midsole stabilizer:

Contored insole: located at the upper edge of the midsole, shaped like a foot, increasing support and stability.

Pedestrian bridge stabilizer: embedded in the air cushion of the midsole heel, it can slow down the flexion of the foot, support the sole of the foot, stabilize the foot and prevent sprain.

Carbon fiber control panel Carbon fiber support control panel (carbon panel): It is a stable device with high mechanical strength and toughness, which is made of carbon fiber woven into "carbon fiber cloth" and made by shaping and stiffening. Mostly used in basketball shoes, which can effectively protect the feet.

Other midsole technologies:

NIKE PERFORMANCE SOCKLINER: a special insole with double density (blue and white) soft rubber, which provides shock absorption and fit, and is mostly used for basketball shoes.

Free "free" technology-midsole: Use the notch of midsole or even the design of independent block to provide the most natural and comfortable bending for feet. This design has been applied in Air Zoom Huarache 2K5.

Upper material

Full-grain leather: Leather made from the most wear-resistant part of cowhide is as breathable, supportive, wear-resistant and valuable as human skin pores.

Sanded cowhide: Leather made of cowhide and then polished with a stick to soften it, which has air permeability, good support and wear resistance.

Suede Suede: Animal leather is brushed, light and wear-resistant. It has certain expansibility.

Synthetic Ledather: High-grade artificial leather made of superfine fiber and PU, which looks like genuine leather, is light, wrinkle-free and deformation-free, has good support and wear resistance, and is easy to clean.

Synthetic material: synthetic material made of PU with smooth and bright surface, commonly known as "patent leather".

Mesh surface: nylon or polyester woven mesh surface, light and breathable, not easy to wear.

Lycra stretch cloth: used for uppers or inner boots, which can make the cloth surface elastic and increase the fit.

Gore-fex waterproof fabric: fabric with waterproof effect, usually used for out shoes and cross-country jogging shoes in autumn and winter.

Foamposite patented shoe body material: NIKE patented shoe body, with high price and comfortable texture, which can provide excellent wrapping and protection.

Drag wear-resistant material: commonly used in tennis shoes. Its hard material and design can strengthen the wear resistance of the toe cap and the inner side of the leading edge.

Upper support protection design

Heel stabilizer: Surround the heel to increase stability and support.

TPU support device: a stabilizing and supporting device made of high-hardness TPU.

Monkey claw system Monkey claw system: The claw is made of hard plastic and located inside the ankle, which has excellent anti-sprain function.

Upper fit design

Dynamic fit elastic inner boot: located at the tongue and midfoot, it is an elastic and extensible fabric, providing fit and stability. It is one of the core technologies of Huarache concept.

Sphere special wrapping lining: special memory sponge and concave-convex design, which fits the foot shape to the maximum extent and ensures comfort.

Advanced Fit improves the fitting technology: designing suitable shoe types according to different sports to effectively prevent fatigue and discomfort.

Memory Sponge Memory Sponge: Used for heels and collars, it has the characteristics of softness, comfort and fit.

Other vamp techniques

Laser laser etching technology: firing decorative patterns on uppers with instantaneous high-precision laser spots has high artistic expression and commemorative collection value.

Reflective strip: commonly used in the forefoot and heel of running shoes, it has the characteristics of reflecting light in the dark, which can increase the safety of night sports.

Several series and design concept of Nike basketball shoes

Mandatory mine system:

A series starting from Air Force 1. In modeling design, it emphasizes the rough, bold and strong style; In terms of performance, it is excellent in shock absorption and protection, but it is relatively heavy and suitable for inside players, especially those with strong and tough styles. FORCE once went downhill after the launch of its peak work, Total Air Foamposite Max, and its market share was almost eroded by FLIGHT and UPTEMPO, and only one or two chicken-ribbed shoes were occasionally launched. However, in recent years, with the re-enactment of high-end classic Force shoes such as Total Air Foam Max, Air Max2 CB, Air Max 180, and the launch of several new works covering the low-end market in early 2005, the Force seems to be making a comeback. It remains to be seen whether the thunder will last forever.

Flight wind system:

If you talk about strength, you can't help but talk about flying. FLIGHT, which means "flying, flying" in English, has become synonymous with "lightness, swiftness and agility" in the field of sneakers. In China, the majority of shoe fans translate it as "wind", which is appropriate and full of mystery. Flying sneakers are designed for perimeter players, and most of them are light and avant-garde. In terms of performance, flight focuses on acceleration, direction change, bounce and so on. Using the explosive air cushion of Zoom Air can stimulate the player's motivation to the maximum extent without loss. The popularity of Michael Jordan has made shoes enter an era in which guard shoes dominate the world. It can be said that this has greatly promoted the development of flight, and it has been enduring since its launch. The most classic representative of the flight department is the Flightposite series, which has the same Chinese name as the whole flight department: Feng.

UPTEMPO system:

In the 1990s, when the dispute between "Storm and Thunder" became more and more confusing, a brand-new series-Uptempo was born, which was between the two and had a wider scope of application. Its appearance can be said to have greatly changed people's traditional thinking about sneakers, and the position boundaries on the court began to become blurred. From the classic shoes such as Air max UPTEMPO and More UPTEMPO, we may still see some shadows of strength, but with the maturity of Uptempo, more shoes in this series began to become "all-around" sneakers. Relying on the Max Air cushion at the heel, you can get an excellent cushioning feeling; With the help of the front foot Zoom Air air cushion or Phylon material (that is, the "big solid bottom" with no technology at all), your mobility is also guaranteed. In terms of weight, this series is also moderate: it is neither as heavy as force nor as light as flying.

Huarache design concept:

Emphasize the design concept of light weight, firmness, breathability and protective performance. Huarache often uses hook and loop design to realize the lightweight of shoes, and its core technology Dynamic Fit inner sleeve is widely used in all kinds of basketball shoes. Representative shoes: Air Zoom Huarache 2K4 and Air Zoom Huarache 2K5.