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You’re wearing them casually?
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White ones are fire, but can I run in these?!?AIR ZOOM TYPE
Unexpected geometries and hand-made detailing are hallmarks of the new Nike Air Zoom Type. The shoe's form finds its shape from an initial prototype for the Nike Air Zoom Alphafly Next%, but rather than set for record-breaking, the Air Zoom Type is engineered to solve for stress on the body and feet during a full day out.
The shoe has two Zoom Air pods in the forefoot and a supportive TPU plate running through the midsole. Both technical elements are housed within a plush foam and help create a new underfoot experience and sensation. The silhouette, stance, material choices and detailing celebrate Nike's irreverent approach to performance design, with an eye to progressive solutions for all athletes.
"We took the original prototype, scanned it and then reverse-engineered it for daily wear," says Lee Gibson, Nike Design Lead. "For example, the TPU plate provides some of the modulation of the Alphafly carbon plate, but doesn't give as aggressive of a rocking sensation."
Aesthetically, the main objective of the Air Zoom Type was to hold as close as possible to the original hand-built prototype created in Beaverton, Oregon. This approach evolves the concept-driven Nike N. 354 label. While most of the output under the experimental banner reworks prototypes from the Department of Nike Archives, the Air Zoom Type derives from working real-time with the investigation of a new performance product. The parallel path creates visual continuity between the shoe and the closely connected Nike Zoom Alphafly Next%.
"Rather than just repackage an aesthetic, I felt it was authentic to create a true connection to the innovation story," says Gibson. "We achieve that by drafting off the initial concept and idea, ultimately delivering a really raw, visceral version of the performance runner."
The shoe's details also relay the creative process in the finished product. The hand of the designer is apparent — seen in elements like the N.354 logo treatment and overt stitching. And, with a subtle DNA touch, the breathable tongue is nod to another pioneering Nike running shoe, the Lunar Racer.
The Nike Air Zoom Type releases June 5 on SNKRS, SNEAKERS and at select retailers.
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I personally cannot wear Vaporfly for casual use. The propel-forward feeling and soft-squeezy midsole aren't just working out for regular walking. Zoom Fly on the other hand, is good walking (and running) shoes.
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Do we think there will be a limit on the Alphafly from NDC? I might pick up a pair for myself and the wife but didn’t know if they would limit it to one pair per order.
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Anyone running in the Saucony Endorphin Pro? I’m thinking of coping in place of the %. Based on the pics of the sole you should be able to get more miles than the %.
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I was thinking these would be less durable than the Next % as there seems to be less rubber on the forefoot section of the outsole.Anyone running in the Saucony Endorphin Pro? I’m thinking of coping in place of the %. Based on the pics of the sole you should be able to get more miles than the %.
Saucony Endorphin Running Shoes – Shop All | Saucony
Official Saucony site - Shop the full collection of Endorphin Shoes and find what you're looking for today.
Anyone running in the Saucony Endorphin Pro? I’m thinking of coping in place of the %. Based on the pics of the sole you should be able to get more miles than the %.
Saucony Endorphin Running Shoes – Shop All | Saucony
Official Saucony site - Shop the full collection of Endorphin Shoes and find what you're looking for today.
so far a lot of the first impression reviews don’t seem like they are anything spectacular and with no races happening any time soon, i ended up passing on these when the original preorder happened.
i am interested in the other two shoes from the endorphin line tailored more as a daily trainers
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Ohhh... the ones that got away from me
Seeing VF worn casually brings me the same emotion as watching a Ferrari drive down the street at 25mph...
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ice blue (elite version with ankle collar)
flyprint (with that gradient-esque green upper)
og grey (light blue + crimson on the midsole reminds me gt40 gulf)
blue flyknits (honorable mentions as its just a super clean cw)
flyprint (with that gradient-esque green upper)
og grey (light blue + crimson on the midsole reminds me gt40 gulf)
blue flyknits (honorable mentions as its just a super clean cw)
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still take triumph 17 or NB 1080 over these
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via us11- zoom type releases 06/04
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Wonder what retail will be on the zoom type
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I really want to try that white pair. Looks comfy
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im curious if it’ll sell well or sit
nike can slap the sacai label on it and sell out in seconds
nike can slap the sacai label on it and sell out in seconds
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Resemble Balenciaga Triple Svia us11- zoom type releases 06/04
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I was hoping that these would be runnable, but that doesn't seem to be the case. So, they're probably a pass for me.
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And yes, as most predicted, Boston is a no go.
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I see they show someone running in these. I wonder if they could handle more than casual running.
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Reminds me of the Vapor Streets And Vapor Street Pegs....two shoes I’ve put a ton of miles on....feel like a stiffer % without the plates....these might be a cheaper alternative then the Alpha’s and are destined for one place...the outlets
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Here's the Release Info for the Nike Air Zoom Alphafly NEXT%
The premier marathon shoe in the NEXT% family releases June 2.
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