Nike isn’t resting on its Air laurels. Responding to their loyal runner base desperately in need of improved cushioning, the Swoosh brand has emerged with their latest effort to reduce the shock of impact. The result is Joyride technology that looks a lot like a miniaturized and encased ball pit. Each shoe contains over 10,000 colored foam beads in the Conforming Cushioning System that respond to impact by shaping around the runner’s foot and also enhances forward propulsion. The brilliant and almost simple idea delivers a virtually customized cushioning experience by conforming to both heel and forefoot impact. Cushioning is improved 14% over the iconic Air Zoom Pegasus model, just as an example, and runners should notice the difference immediately. The upper is lightweight and breathable Flyknit fabric, and the initial colorway is White/Platinum Tint/Bright Mango/Racer Blue with the bright beads peeking through the translucent sole.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
