Anatomy of a Shoe - Components
Material on the bottom of the shoe that contacts the ground, providing durability and traction
What is Outsole?
If your consumer has discomfort or pain in their feet, do you offer lighter or heavier running shoes?
What is heavier shoes? (They provide the stability they need to keep foot pain at bay).
This shoe began as a running shoe that emulates a barefoot feel and is known for it's flexibility. This shoe recently transitioned into the "training" category.
What is Nike Free Rn?
What material do we use that is made from recycled water bottles reduces our environmental footprint, limiting waste and creating softer, more durable apparel.
What is recycled polyester?
Housing for the foot that provides lockdown and supports the foot over the footbed
What is the Upper?
The weight of a running shoe is primarily influenced by the ______, which accounts for up to 75% of the weight.
What is the Midsole?
Nike’s longest standing and most successful Running franchise. It has responsive cushioning for all-day energy return, a familiar fit, a neutral ride, and offers everyday comfort.
What is Nike Pegasus?
What does "FIT" stand for in the term "Dri-FIT" and how does it work?
What is Functional Innovative Technology?
Dri-FIT works through tiny micro-channels in the fabric which moves sweat away from the skin and quickly spread it across the garment to maximize evaporation. By spreading perspiration evenly, Dri-FIT enhances the body’s natural cooling system and keeps the runner dry and comfortable.
Shock-absorbing layer between the insole and the outsole that offers cushion and response to the runner
What is the Midsole?
Name the 3 primary arch types
What is normal (neutral) arches, high arches, and flat arches?
What shoe has the tallest stack height in it's heel and how tall is the stack height?
What is Nike Vomero Premium at 55mm?
There are 4 benefits of Nike Running socks - name at least 2 of them.
What is impact reduction, injury prevention, friction reduction and arch support?
Technology used in conjunction with the midsole to enhance ride and performance
What is Inlaid Tech?
Name the 3 core sensations when describing the cushioning of a shoe
What is supportive cushioning, responsive cushioning, and maximum cushioning?
Supportive --> Stable
Responsive --> Propel you forward
Maximum --> Comfort
The most stable shoe in the Nike Running line.
This shoe focuses on the mid-foot support system which wraps the medial arch and lateral heel, which helps to slow the rate of ankle eversion and overpronation.
What is Nike Structure?
What technologies resist wind and rain with innovative fabric construction and coating, creating a breathable protective layer between the runner and the elements?
What is Shield/Hypershield?
Material used to finish the bottom of the upper and connect the upper directly to the insole
What is Strobel?
Match the stack height (low or high) for each scenario (must get all correct to get the points):
1. Longer runs or for runners with high-impact styles
2. Faster or more efficient running
3. Trail runner
4. Road runner
1. High stack height (generally provides more cushioning and shock absorption for long runs)
2. Low stack height (provides a more responsive and supportive ride, which can be beneficial for runs based on speed)
3. Low stack height (high stack heights have a higher center of gravity and potentially increase the risk of rolling or twisting so a low stack provides) a more responsive and agile ride on uneven terrain
4. High stack height (for added cushioning and support)
There are 3 types of cushioning Nike resorts to for runners. What are the 3 types of cushioning and what franchise shoe is tied to that specific cushioning?
Supportive - Structure
Responsive - Pegasus
Max cushioning - Vomero
The name of the 2 running apparel collections that were designed to provide the foundation of a running wardrobe
What is the Swift collection and the Stride collection?