Nike footwear technology
■ Outsole material
▲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.
▲ seamless rubber
Contrary to BRS 1000, any carbon doping process will not leave traces on the floor. Mostly used for basketball shoes.
▲ Solid rubber hard rubber
Compressed from 60% synthetic rubber and 40% natural rubber, it has good wear resistance and is the outsole material of most basketball shoes.
▲Duraon rubber
An artificial soft rubber is light in weight, has a certain shock absorption effect and a good grip.
▲DRC wear-resistant hard rubber
Synthetic rubber, mainly hard rubber, is compressed and has good wear resistance. 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, it is soft and tough.
▲ Viscous rubber soft glue
Mainly made of natural rubber, it is used for the 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 in the forefoot of running shoes and all-around shoes, there are many protruding friction blocks, which have a very suitable grip on running, can disperse the impact and make running more comfortable.
▲ herringbone outsole
The most classic outsole pattern of basketball shoes has a balanced and excellent acceleration, emergency stop and direction change effect in all directions. Will not increase the height of shoes, so that sneakers are more stable. Suitable for most positions in the competition.
▲ Circular external sunshade road
The outer shading path 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, such as sheep hoof structure design, the outsole has good grip.
▲ Bending groove Bending groove design
It is mostly used in the forefoot and heel of running shoes (split type), which makes the joints easy to bend and reduces the wasted energy in sports.
▲Free free technology outsole
Using the principle of bionics and the special texture of the outsole (a special Flex Grooves groove), it gives people the truest, most comfortable and lightest foot feeling.
■ Midsole material
▲PU material
PU foam dissolves into gel, and then it is poured into a mold and heated 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
After heating and foaming, the PHYLON plastic particles were poured into the mold and cooled under pressure. The final product has a white and wrinkled surface, light weight and good impact resistance.
▲EVA material
EVA plastic particles are heated and foamed, and the finished product has rough surface, light weight and cushioning ability.
■ Zhongdi Technology
▲ Air cushion sole
The original form of Nike air cushion was 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.
▲ visual Air-Sole
Make the Air-Sole visible, such as the visible Air-Sole on the back of AIR JORDAN 3.
▲Visable Air-Sole 180
Close to the transition product of Air-Sole and Max Air, the huge 180 degree visual air cushion has excellent shock absorption and visual impact.
▲Air Max
1994, 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 feet and even knee joints, 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 is fixed with a layer of three-dimensional fiber fabric 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 Zoom Air
External visual Zoom Air has larger capacity and better buffering performance.
▲ Tune the air
A comprehensive cushioning air cushion comprises a hemispherical cushioning system, which can provide maximum stress protection, stability and comfortable foot feeling, and 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 volume
It can be regarded as a full-palm enlarged version of Max Air, with the forefoot length of 1.5 cm, and the cushioning performance is self-evident. The most successful shoe model using Total Air is Total Air Foamposite Max.
■ Midsole mechanical shock absorption technology
▲SHOX
A combined mechanical shock absorption system is composed 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. The word "SHOX" comes from "shock".
▲IMPAX
The simplified version of SHOX eliminates the columnar midsole and uses a transverse perforation design to provide cushioning and stability. The word comes from "influence".
▲IP . 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. Each PHYLON shock absorber column of I.P.S is higher than the big bottom plane under the condition of no force, but it will have appropriate compression and rebound deformation according to the force under the condition of vibration and extrusion. Excellent and comfortable shock absorption, stability, guidance, rebound and acceleration performance can be achieved under the joint action of ZoomAir and carbon fiber control panel. So far, I.P.S is only applicable to Air Jordan XX.
■ Midsole stabilizer
▲ copying insole shoe bed
It is located at the upper edge of the midsole and shaped like a foot to increase support and stability.
▲ footbridge stabilizing device footbridge stabilizing device
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 feet and prevent sprain.
▲ Carbon fiber control panel Carbon fiber support control panel
The carbon fiber woven into "carbon fiber cloth" is a stabilizer with high mechanical strength and toughness, which is made by shaping and stiffening. Mostly used in basketball shoes, which can effectively protect your feet.
■ Other midsole technologies
▲ Nike performance insole
A special insole, double density (blue and white) soft rubber, provides shock absorption and fit, and is mostly used for basketball shoes.
▲Free free technology midsole
Using the notch of the middle and bottom layer or even the independent block design, it provides the most natural and comfortable bending for the feet. This design has been applied in Air Zoom Huarache 2K5.
■ Upper material
▲ Full grain leather
Leather made of the most wear-resistant part of cowhide is as breathable, supportive, wear-resistant and valuable as human skin pores.
▲ Scrubbed cow skin noodles
Leather made of cowhide, then polished with a stick to make it soft, breathable, good support and wear resistance.
▲ Suede upper leather
Animal cortex is brushed, light and wear-resistant. It has certain expansibility.
▲ Synthetic leather synthetic leather
Advanced artificial leather made of superfine fiber and PU looks like genuine leather. Light weight, no wrinkle and deformation, good support and wear resistance, easy to clean.
▲ Synthetic materials Synthetic materials
The synthetic material made of PU has a smooth and bright surface, commonly known as "patent leather".
▲ mesh cloth
Mesh woven from nylon or polyester is light, breathable and not easy to wear.
▲ Lycra stretch fabric
Used for uppers or inner boots, it can make the cloth surface elastic and increase the fit.
▲Gore-fex waterproof fabric
Waterproof fabric, 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, can provide excellent wrapping and protection.
▲ Drag wear-resistant materials
Commonly used in tennis shoes, its hard material and design can strengthen the wear resistance of the toe and the inside of the leading edge.
■ Upper support protection design
▲ Heel stabilizer
Surround the heel to increase stability and support.
▲TPU support device
Stabilizing and supporting device made of high hardness TPU.
▲ Monkey claw system Monkey claw system
The claw is made of hard plastic and located on the inside of the ankle, which has good anti-sprain function.
■ Upper fit design
▲ Dynamic fit elastic inner boots with inner sleeves
Located in the tongue and midfoot, it is an elastic and stretchable fabric, which provides fit and stability. It is one of the core technologies of Huarache concept.
▲ Sphere special packaging lining
Adopt special memory sponge and concave-convex design to fit the foot shape to the greatest extent and ensure comfort.
▲ Advanced bonding improves the bonding technology.
According to different sports, design appropriate shoe types to effectively prevent fatigue and discomfort.
▲ memory cotton memory cotton
Used for heels and collars, it has the characteristics of softness, comfort and fit.
■ Other upper-level technologies
▲ Laser laser etching technology
Burning decorative patterns on vamps with instantaneous high-precision laser spots has high artistic expression and commemorative collection value.
▲ Reflective treatment reflective strip
Often used in the forefoot and heel of running shoes. It has the characteristic of reflecting light in the dark, which can increase the safety when exercising at night.
▲ Morf shoes in shoes
The technology originally proposed and developed by converse aims to make shoes meet the dual needs of players for protection, portability and comfort through the change of shoe covers. This design idea was abandoned by converse because of the problem of fixed shoe covers, and then Nike began to study this technology and named it MORF, which was used in shoes such as Air Pippen V. Unfortunately, Nike's efforts did not save the fatal weakness of this novel and unique design idea, and MORF was not carried forward in Nike's hands.
Several series and design concept of Nike basketball shoes
▲ force
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.
▲ Flying
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
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 UPTEMPO and Air 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-round" sneakers. According to the Max Air air cushion at the heel of *, you can get excellent shock absorption; 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.
▲ Hualashi
"Slippers" design concept: a design concept that emphasizes 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.
free trade
This is another breakthrough technology of Nike, but it is not used in sports shoes, but in sportswear. F.I.T can help athletes to resist some natural obstacles they will encounter in sports, such as heat resistance, cold resistance, rain resistance, snow resistance and even athletes' own sweat. F.I.T is full of functionality (practicality), innovation (innovation) and technology (science and technology). Up to now, there are four kinds of fiber fabrics produced by F.I.T. technology, namely DRI-F.IT., Therma-F.I.T, Clima-F.I.T and Storm F.I.T, among which DRI-F.I.
Nike "fashion"
Nike is not only a famous sports brand, but also a worldwide trend. Its image category has jumped out of the limitation of pure sporting goods and evolved into a part of street culture. The best example is AIR MAX running shoes. Who wants to wear them to run? Perhaps it is exaggerated to say that more than 90% of people who buy AIR MAX have no running experience in AIR MAX.
The biggest factor of Nike's success is the continuous research of professional sports technology, and at the same time, it does not forget to add non-sports elements to its products. Simply put, Nike should not only make sporting goods, but also "fashion" its products so that non-sports lovers can accept Nike and put it on the list of clothes. This is the main reason why Nike products have become the best-selling and most popular sports brands.
Explanation of main technical terms of Nike series
Wind sore? Unit (gas sore? Air cushion)
Air-sore air cushion is a kind of device which is covered with thickened double-layer plastic film and sealed with pressurized air to play a buffering role.
Anti-ankle strap (anti-ankle strap)
The device is tightly fixed on the protruding part of the shoe outsole to prevent ankle sprain and provide greater stability protection during strenuous exercise.
Bow bandage
It is an elastic knitted fabric, which is used to strengthen the support of the centering palm.
BRS 1000
Nike named a kind of charcoal black wear rubber used to make midsole BRS 1000. The characteristics of this material are worse than those of similar products on the market.
Court of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (durable rubber compound)
DRC COURT is a lightweight composite material with natural rubber as the main material. This material is mostly used for the soles of tennis shoes and similar products, and its main feature is durable and non-slip.
Durabak (synthetic leather)
It is a material developed by Nike, which is used to make uppers. Artificial synthetic leather is a kind of imitation leather, which has good expansion and contraction resistance, wear resistance and load bearing.
Duraruh
The material used to connect the heel and tongue of sports shoes. Helps to avoid heel slip and has good water absorption.
Dynamic assembly system (dynamic assembly system)
It is an elastic mesh fabric, just like an inner boot located in the tongue and middle palm of a shoe. It can not only tightly wrap the front foot like gloves, but also make the wearer's feet feel very comfortable and play a protective role.
EVA sponge (ethylene vinyl acetate)
A kind of midsole material can provide extraordinary cushioning ability and high elasticity.
Curved groove (curved groove)
It is the concave part of Nike sports shoes on the outsole, midsole or air cushion. Provides additional flexibility without reducing impact resistance and durability.
Flexible air (flexible air cushion)
It is three large-volume tubular air cushions, hinged side by side and placed in the front palm. This device can provide good cushioning effect. At the same time, the pits at the interface are easy to fold, which makes the shoes have good elasticity.
Pedestrian bridge stabilizer
It is a thermoplastic tissue embedded in the midsole, which can provide strong support during exercise.
Tripod device (shoe rack)
It is the part around the midsole on the side of the shoe, which can keep the stability of the foot during exercise.
Heel crack (heel crack design)
Located in the heel of the shoe to enhance stability.
Heel sole (heel support frame)
It is a hard material wrapped around the heel to improve its stable support ability. The device can prevent the heel from being crushed easily.
Lace locking system
Provide upper support for the wearer, so that you can tie your shoelaces faster and easier.
Nike Air Cushion (Nike Air Cushion)
It is one of Nike's professional technologies. It is made of a special compressed gas wrapped in a thick and durable rubber film. Provide good cushioning ability in sports.
Outboard support
That is, the outsole of a shoe is a prominent part. Which provide stable protection, avoids ankle sprain, and provide strong support during strenuous exercise.
Fillon? ;
It is an EVA foam high die casting die made of light material. Because it can be made into many shapes after high pressure and high heat treatment, it is often used as a midsole with good shock absorption.
Polyurethane (polyurethane)
It is a widely used material for making outsole, midsole and leather outer layer. It is light and durable, and does not absorb water.
Nike reground outsole (Nike environmental outsole)
It is an outsole made of old rubber and new rubber. It not only reduces waste but also does not damage the durability of shoes.
Tension air (thin air cushion)
It is the latest advanced technology of Nike, and the outer layer is polyurethane material, which is a special material under pressure. This material has no interface, and its height is lower than any NIKE air cushion, but it can store larger NIKE-AIR.
Waffle design (Waffle particle outsole design with central pressure)
It is a special nail-shaped outsole. It can provide good friction and disperse the impact force to the midsole, thus making athletes feel more comfortable.