Types of Nike Sneakers

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

What began the formation of the legend

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

Main varieties

1. Sneakers for running. The company has not one collection of running shoes, which is sewn on innovative technologies to ensure a comfortable run without too much friction. Nike Free models give the effect of running barefoot, the shoes of the series LunarGlide, LunarEclipse, LunarFlash maximally protect joints and ligaments from stress, reliably fixing the position of the foot. Nike Free Flyknit or Nike Lunaracer models have a special sole coating and are designed for running on hard and asphalt surfaces. And the Air Max 90, 95, 1 sneakers are used to travel across rugged and wooded areas.
2. Universal shoes for fitness. The Free Trainer, Lunar and Air Max technologies provide good ventilation for the legs, do not represent an additional burden, but make workouts more comfortable.
3. Sneakers for playing basketball. Models LeBron, Jordan and Hyperdunk have a springy base with a hard coating that prevents the foot from slipping, and sneakers - to deform from contact with a smooth or hard surface.
4. Sneakers for skateboarding. Such shoes have a slightly different structure and are completely in contact with the sole to the board. Sneakers Dunk, Zoom and Blazer, Air Force are well suited for regular skate and longboard sessions.
5. Models for tennis and ping-pong. The Vapor and Advantage series include products with a minimum weight for ease of movement and sufficient foot protection.
   
6. Nike boots. Special sneakers for football are presented in the widest variety. The Nike CR7 is a winter model line, while the T90 is designed to play in all weather conditions.
7. Sneakers for golf. 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 city shoes, boots (Field, Mountain), studded (boots) and inflated models.

1. good resistance to mechanical pressure;

2. availability of additional insoles for balancing;

3. good depreciation;

4. sole cover, slip-prevention on smooth surfaces;

5. low weight;

6. long service life;

7. providing protection from water and moisture.

Good advice to customers

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

1. In the heel area should be an airbag, which protects against injury.

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

In the official representation of the brand, you can choose a high-quality model for practicing a specific type of sports activity, individual training, regular walks around the city and other pastime. Among the newest sneakers, which the company has recently introduced, models Hi-Jack, Zenyth and Offense are stylish shoes that fully justifies its value and corresponds to the freshest fashion trends.

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