Nike Free 5.0 TR Connect Women's Training Shoes - Volt, 5
The Nike Free 5. 0 TR Connect: Barefoot-like flexibility and versatility The ultra-lightweight Nike Free 5. 0 TR Connect Women's Training Shoe offers comfort and support, with the flexibility and traction you need for any workout, from spinning to kick-boxing to Pilates. BenefitsStreamlined, no-sew upper to minimize seams and reduce irritation Internal structural support system for multidirectional movement Phylite for midsole cushioning and outsole durability Deep flex grooves in a specialized pattern to help enhance natural range of motion Rubber pods at the heel and forefoot for multidirectional traction on various surfaces 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.