Tag: Flyknit

Latest Nike Innovation Will Make Your Flyknits fit even better

Brandon King

Since their debut in 2012 , Flyknits sneakers have been, to say the least, quite popular (they are expected to produce $1 billion in revenue this year). The woven yarn and other fiber upper has been used on shoes from nearly every activity. Nike is working on a device to make your Flyknits shoes even more comfortable. On September 22, the company filed a patent application for the apparatus, called the Portable Steaming System for Articles of Footwear, with the US Patent and Trademark Office. Per the company’s patent application…

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Nike says producing kicks at home could be a possibility

Brandon King

3D printing looks to be a manufacturing game changer and Nike is seeking to fashion this breakthrough into in home application. According to Nike, the company is engineering tech that give consumers the ability to produce custom sneakers from the comfort of their homes, or at a Nike store. Nike says that it could become a reality in the not to distant future. Nike COO, Eric Sprunk recently reveal that they are already using 3D printing to simplify Flyknit sneakers’ production process.  A design file complete with instructions is fed into…

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2015 Nike Free Collection

Brandon King

The 11th year of the Nike Free franchise, brings three styles: The Nikke Free 3.0 Flyknit, the Nike Free 4.0 Flyknit and the Nike Free 5.0. This year’s line offers runners three options: The Nike 3.0 , which according to the brand, offers its most natural ride with a snug Flyknit upper and 4mm heel-to-toe offset. The Nike Free 4.0 Flyknit is for those who may want a bit more cushioned ride, as it has a 6mm heel-to-toe offset. The Nike Free 5.0 is the most cushioned of the three, bringing…

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