Nike Free Haven 3.0 - Mens - Black/White/Black
OUR LIGHTEST TRAINER FOR SUPER-NATURAL SPEED Combining a barefoot-like feel and supportive fit, the Nike Free Haven Men's Training Shoe delivers outstanding flexibility and ground-gripping traction for precise control at lightning speed. Seamless Fit The seamless upper of the Nike Free Haven Training Shoe features an outer layer with strategically placed, large perforations for flexibility and smaller ones in areas that demand more support. Underneath, a lightweight yet tough full mesh inner sleeve hugs the foot while still allowing for easy on and off. Together, these features provide a dynamic, skin-like fit that moves with the foot. Complete Support For lockdown and support, the dual-pull lacing attaches internally and is anchored to the midsole. Dynamic Fit construction wraps the forefoot for a glove-like fit that adapts to changes with the foot for extra support. And the sidewall wraps up to cradle the heel and the midfoot to help keep the foot in place during side-to-side and diagonal movements. Multidirectional Traction Whether training on field turf, the track, concrete or hardwood, the DiamondFLX traction of this shoe adds flexible, multidirectional grip. Solid rubber pods in the heel and perimeter of the forefoot are configured in an aggressive, delta-node pattern for added traction and durability. Origins After learning that Stanford athletes had been training barefoot on the university's golf course, three of Nike's most innovative and creative employees set out to develop a shoe that felt natural and weightless, similar to bare feet. In 2002, they examined a group of men and women with pressure measuring insoles taped to their feet, using high-speed cameras to capture images of each foot in motion. The team spent eight years studying the biomechanics of shoeless running. The results yielded a profound understanding of the foot's natural landing angle, pressure and toe position, allowing Nike designers to build an unconventional and flexible running shoe from the inside out. More Benefits Durable full-length Phylon midsole for lightweight cushioning and comfort Solid rubber pods on the outsole for traction and durability