Nike NEXT% collections of running shoes are born for competition and training

In 2017, the Breaking2 project launched by the Nike team with three runners, Eliud Kipchoge, Lelisa Desisa and Zersenay Tadese (running the marathon within two hours), not only challenged the human limit but also inspired the leap forward in sports science. In a few years, Zoom Vaporfly Elite , Zoom Vaporfly 4%, and ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT%, the family works have repeatedly broken the records of the racecourse, and continued to capture large and small running occasions. Even at the beginning of this year, the Japanese “Hakone Ekiden” appeared that most players chose the ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% to hit the road, and the topic continued to form. At the same time, it also sparked a discussion about its fairness, which led to an investigation by the International Association of Athletics Federations, which eventually led to the formulation of relevant specifications for running shoes.

The popularity of the market and professional runners’ trust in its performance has repeatedly deepened everyone’s interest in the NEXT% series of running shoes. Now Nike has finally released a new wave of running shoes on the eve of the Tokyo Olympics, bringing Air Zoom Alphafly NEXT% and Air Zoom Tempo NEXT. % (divided into regular version and FlyEase version), help athletes break through the speed through the high-performance Nike NEXT% system.

In October last year, when Eliud Kipchoge successfully ran the two-hour mark in the whole horse, he was wearing the prototype shoes of Air Zoom Alphafly NEXT%. Plug in a turbo to enhance energy output.

“The earliest Vaporfly running shoes originated from an innovative experiment, which opened up a new design thinking for marathon running shoes. We regarded carbon fiber board and foam material as a system, and then began to think about ways to make the system more efficient, so we have added The idea of a Nike Air unit to store, return more energy and provide more cushioning for runners,” said Carrie Dimoff, a member of Nike’s senior innovation team (and a top marathon runner herself).

What is the Nike NEXT% system?

Designed to enhance athlete performance, the Nike NEXT% system is based on sports science and tested in the Nike Sport Research Lab. The Air Zoom Alphafly NEXT% uses lightweight, breathable Atomknit fabric, plus The Nike NEXT% system brings together the following three elements to help runners perform better in the race.

1. Nike Zoom Air Air Cushion

Two air cushions are arranged on the forefoot. Compared with the system that only operates independently of ZoomX, this composite design can improve the cushioning and provide more powerful energy return.

2. Nike ZoomX cushioning material

ZoomX is both lightweight and responsive, allowing Nike to use a very large amount without dragging down the overall performance. The Alphafly NEXT% midsole Zoom X uses more than the ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% to provide cushioning protection.

3. Monolithic carbon fiber support plate

Carbon fiber plate (here called FLYPLATE) is used to help stabilize the transmission of power and generate propulsion. According to officials, the previous ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% is equipped with a carbon fiber version of the same thickness regardless of size, but Air Zoom Alphafly NEXT% is based on size. Depending on the size of the shoe, the carbon fiber sheet is more rigid, and the smaller size is more flexible.

Nike NEXT% series has corresponding styles for competition and training

Nike has released two versions this time. The Air Zoom Alphafly NEXT% is positioned for competition use, and the Air Zoom Tempo NEXT% is designed for daily training (the names are quite similar, you can use keywords to remember, Alphafly is the Tempo used for competitions) The main difference is the Nike NEXT% system. The Tempo version uses a soft composite material to replace the carbon fiber board, which can bring a certain degree of comfort during long-distance training. In addition, ZoomX is distributed in the forefoot and midfoot, and the heel is switched to Nike React offers more protection, and the Zoom Air unit has the same specifications as the Alphafly version. The shoes are expected to go on sale this summer, and we will collect further news as soon as possible.

Nike Air Zoom Alphafly NEXT%

Two Zoom Air cushions in the forefoot

Nike ZoomX Technology

carbon fiber support plate

Nike Air Zoom Tempo NEXT%

Two Zoom Air cushions in the forefoot

Forefoot, Midfoot Nike ZoomX Technology

Nike React technology in the heel

Soft support plate made of composite material

Nike Air Zoom Tempo NEXT% FlyEase

Two Zoom Air cushions in the forefoot

Forefoot, Midfoot Nike ZoomX Technology

Nike React technology in the heel

Soft support plate made of composite material

FlyEase convenient donning system

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