Types of Nike sneakers

There is a widespread and erroneous opinion that all sports shoes are the same: there is better quality, and there is cheaper, but all models are equally designed for sports. Fortunately, this is not the case, and for more than a decade, well-known brands, including Nike, have been manufacturing specialized shoes for various sports in order to make training more comfortable and effective.

How the legend began

Back in 1964, the Nike brand began to actively supply quality sports shoes to athletes and ordinary customers. Having paid attention to the reliability and durability of the models, professional trainers began to recommend shoes and other products of the company in the arena of big sports – for example, the brand won the love of the public in a short time and began to produce more specialized models. Today, Nike shoes are represented by a wide range, models are made according to unique developments, taking into account all the characteristics of each sport and the intensity of training.

Main varieties

1. Running shoes. The company has more than one collection of running shoes that are sewn with innovative technologies to ensure a comfortable, friction-free running. Nike Free models give the effect of running barefoot, shoes from the LunarGlide, LunarEclipse, LunarFlash series maximally protect joints and ligaments from stress, reliably fixing the position of the foot. The Nike Free Flyknit or Nike Lunaracer have a specially coated outsole designed for running on hard and paved surfaces. And the Air Max 90, 95, 1 sneakers are used for traversing rough and forest terrain.
2. Versatile fitness shoes. Free Trainer, Lunar and Air Max technologies provide good ventilation for the legs, do not impose additional stress, and make training more comfortable.
3. Basketball shoes. The LeBron, Jordan and Hyperdunk models have a springy base with a hard coating that prevents the foot from slipping and the shoe from deforming when it hits a smooth or hard surface.
4. Skateboarding shoes. Such shoes have a slightly different structure and are completely in contact with the sole to the board. Dunk, Zoom and Blazer, Air Force sneakers are good for regular skateboarding and longboarding.
5. Models for tennis and ping-pong. The Vapor and Advantage series include lightweight products for ease of movement and adequate foot protection.
6. Nike Football Boots. Special sneakers for football are presented in the widest variety. The Nike CR7 is a winter lineup, while the T90 is designed to play in all weather conditions.
7. Golf sneakers. The Nike TW '15 and Control 3 shoes provide good stability on slippery grass in any weather.
8. In addition to specialized models, Nike has not only sports sneakers, but also urban, boots (Field, Mountain), spiked (boots) and overpriced models.

Quality and materials for tailoring

In the manufacture of sneakers, materials such as nylon, textiles, synthetic leather and various polymers are used – all materials meet high quality standards, they are safe for people of any age, do not cause allergic reactions and do not irritate the skin. Most models have additional effects designed specifically for sports, including the following:

1. good resistance to mechanical pressure;

2. the presence of an additional insole for balancing;

3. good shock absorption;

4. sole covering that prevents slipping on smooth surfaces;

5. insignificant weight;

6. long service life;

7. providing protection against water and moisture.

Helpful advice for buyers

The most popular models are representatives of the Nike Air Max series, however, in order not to pay for a fake, which are enough in the domestic world, you should know what to look for:

1. There should be an air cushion in the heel area, which protects against injury.

2. The model should not have a lot of weight – all brand shoes have lightweight structures that allow you to move faster.

In the official representative of the brand, you can choose a high-quality model for practicing a specific type of sports activity, individual training, ordinary walks around the city and other pastime. Among the newest sneakers the company has unveiled recently, the Hi-Jack, Zenyth and Offense models are stylish shoes that fully justify their value and correspond to the latest fashion trends.

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Attention! This material is the subjective opinion of the authors of the project and is not a purchase guide.