Nikelab Air Vapormax Flyknit

AIR TO MOVE YOU FORWARDS
With a reinvented cushioning system, the NikeLab Air VaporMax Flyknit
Women's Running Shoe delivers a lightweight, bouncy ride for a gravity-defying sensation underfoot and Flyknit fabric for a snug, flawless fit.
 
LIGHTWEIGHT CUSHIONING
Air cushioning provides maximum impact protection from heel to toe
Carved-out sections in the sole help keep the shoe incredibly flexible and lightweight.
 
Flywire technology
strong
lightweight cables that hug the midfoot—integrates with the laces for secure lockdown and stability.
 
MORE DETAILS
Overlays at the toe and heel add structure for a stable feel
Rubber pods on the sole for durability
Weight: 207 grams approx. (women's size 5.5)
 
BEHIND THE DESIGN
The Air VaporMax represents a new era in Nike innovation. "It's changed our whole philosophy on how we design for Air", says Cushioning Innovation Designer Zachary Elder.
With the VaporMax, the designers wanted to truly capture the feeling of "running on air". The designers started by restructuring the Air unit so they could attach it directly to the upper.
"That was the biggest challenge", says Tom Minami, Senior Footwear Designer—but it was worth it. "Without any midsole or sockliner, you get to feel the Air in a whole new way".
In previous Air Max models, the goal was to fill the sole with as much Air as possible, but with the VaporMax, the focus is on using the Air efficiently.
"As you step down, each lug gets pushed into the Air unit, ramping up the pressure", Elder explains. "As you step off, the pressure releases, creating that springy bounce".
After the seven-year journey from ideation to release, Elder and Minami are excited for what's to come. "I'm super-proud of the product", Elder says. "This new approach is going to be a huge turning point for Air—and for Nike".