NIKE AIR VAPORMAX FLYKNIT

AIR TO MOVE YOU FORWARD
 
 
With a reinvented cushioning system, the Nike Air VaporMax Flyknit Men's Running Shoe delivers a lightweight, bouncy ride for a gravity-defying sensation underfoot and Flyknit fabric for a snug, flawless fit.
 
LIGHTWEIGHT CUSHIONING
 
Air cushioning provides maximum impact protection from heel to toe. Carved-out sections of the sole help keep the shoe incredibly flexible and lightweight.
 
FLAWLESS FIT
 
Flyknit fabric offers a snug, sock-like fit that wraps your foot in lightweight, breathable comfort.
 
SECURE LOCKDOWN
 
Flywire technology – strong, lightweight cables that hug the midfoot – integrate with the laces for secure lockdown and stability.
 
MORE DETAILS
 
Overlays at the toe and heel add structure for a stable feel
Rubber pods on the sole for durability
Weight: 9 ounces (men's size 9)
Offset: 10mm
 
BEHIND THE DESIGN
 
The Air VaporMax represents a new era in Nike innovation. “It’s changed our whole philosophy on how we design for Air,” says Cushioning Innovation Designer Zachary Elder. With the VaporMax, the designers wanted to truly capture the feeling of ‘running on air.’ The designers started by restructuring the Air unit so they could attach it directly to the upper. “That was the biggest challenge,” says Tom Minami, Senior Footwear Designer – but it was worth it. “Without any midsole or sockliner, you get to feel the Air in a whole new way.” In previous Air Max models, the goal was to fill the sole with as much Air as possible, but with the VaporMax, the focus is on using the Air efficiently. “As you step down, each lug gets pushed into the Air unit, ramping up the pressure,” Elder explains. “As you step off, the pressure releases, creating that springy bounce.” After the seven-year journey from ideation to release, Elder and Minami are excited for what’s to come. “I’m super proud of the product," Elder says. “This new approach is going to be a huge turning point for Air – and for Nike.”