![]() ![]() In the Nike Zoom Victory Spike-designed for middle distance Track and Field events-Flywire proved a great success in competition.After Nike athletes Kara Goucher and Bernard Lagat both medaled in the 2007 World Track & Field Championshipsin Osaka, designers looked at where else the innovation could be applied. The foam also distributesthe pressure patterns evenly across the foot more to protect it from pain and injury-all important for distance events. Made with Flywire, an upperweighs mere grams, while Lunarlite foam is both lightweight and highly responsive, twoqualities which are usually mutually exclusive in cushioning. ![]() The Flywire filaments are placed only where support is required, allowing for the reduction of materials, which equals reduction of weight. Flywire works like cables on a suspension bridge, providing precisely engineered support for the foot. So, too, did marrying the technology with Lunarlite foam, Nike’s most advanced new cushioning system. ![]() LunaRacer Given Flywire’s early success with middle-distance Track and Field events, bringing its lightweight support to distance racing seemed natural. Rejoice! We can dig it!Hopefully enough like-minded cats out there can also feel the heat of this modern love.applause where applause is due, this type of sporting-tech investment has many jaded heads finally raising an eyebrow or two. We've been calling for some new-wave design to come through for a while now,and Nike have answered our prayers and delivered us the Lunar Racer. Try 5.5 ounces to be precise.Not sure how that figure compares to the Mayfly, but this thing is a lot more practicaland stable. This unit will be available in the usual outlets as well as at the opening of the Mercer 21 Nike Sportswear store in New York.įor the full effect, you really need to pick this sneaker up, and when you do, you'll be blown away by how little this thing weighs. With a modest cool white exterior, this version has been embellished with Flywire threads that could possibly, if we were to take a wild haymaking guess, reference the Olympic rings colours. NIKE LUNAR RACER (TIER ZERO)Here's a Tier Zero look at the new Lunar Racer which combines the Flywire tech with the ridunkulously lightweight Lunarlite foam. ![]()
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