Nike Air Zoom Tempo NEXT% Flyknit Running Shoes

While these speedsters could easily pass the test on race day, they offer durability and soft, snappy cushioning to help push you toward your personal best when training. Zoom Air units in the forefoot offer a responsive feel to help propel you forward as you pound the pavement. A supportive fit and cushy Nike React foam in the heel make them the perfect complement to your everyday running routine. The bold blue colourway celebrates Nike's history in sport and nods to one of their earliest running shoes - the Boston '73.

Flyknit Upper

To ensure your feet remain at an optimum level of comfort, the Air Zoom Tempo Next% Flyknit provides you with excellent breathability in areas where your foot heats up the most. This Flyknit upper utilises strong and stretchy yarns to create secure support whilst remaining light in weight. This ensures that your foot feels contained with every mile so you can power through your run with confidence and in ultimate comfort. Completing the upper of the Nike Air Zoom Tempo NEXT% Flyknit Running Shoes is an asymmetrical lacing system which helps to keep your foot secure and in place. The lacing locks down the midfoot to reduce in-shoe slippage and minimise distractions throughout your run.

Nike ZoomX Foam Midsole

Developed to deliver responsive cushioning and high energy return, the midsole of the Tempo NEXT% has been constructed using a combination of Nike ZoomX foam and Nike React Technology. Nike ZoomX foam has been used in the forefoot; ultra-light and super-responsive, the midsole material delivers Nike's greatest energy return yet; it absorbs impact and then expels it back out for a bounce-like effect. Signalling the incredible resilience of ZoomX, the tiny creases that occur on every midsole do not have an impact on the foam's performance; these beauty marks are a result of the autoclave process which places the foam under extreme heat and pressure. The ZoomX sheets are then compressed in a Phylon preform which shapes the midsole parts. Because the special foam is so lightweight (one-third the weight of Cushlon), Nike is able to use more of it to separate your foot from the road; this means you get a thick and supportive midsole that will spare your joints as you strike down onto hard, unforgiving concrete. React cushioning resides heel to deliver feathery durability plus smooth responsiveness. To produce this startlingly lightweight and springy midsole, crafted from synthetic rubber, Nike listened to the voice of the athlete. Their in-house sports research lab plugged footstrike data into a proprietary algorithm that determined how much cushioning was needed and where. They simulated testing on approximately one hundred possible shoe geometries to quickly determine the handful they knew would work best for most runners and then merged the science with an elegant design, intended to feel like a slipper on a mattress. The reactive nature of this clever midsole material means it absorbs impact and then expels it back out for a bounce-like effect. This energy-return technology reduces the use of superfluous muscle power, diminishing fatigue and enhancing performance, keeping you going for longer. Visible Air Zoom units have also been used within the midsole of the Air Zoom Tempo Next% to deliver the most energy return of all Nike racing shoes. The units have been used within the forefoot to cushion the footstrike to offer you the best possible protection and comfort when running. Ensuring lightweight, durable and versatile cushioning, the units feature pressurised air inside that compresses and recovers as you run through the gait cycle. Every time you land, the powerful Air Zoom cushions absorb your energy and shoot it right back-springing you into your next move.

Rubber Outsole

A lightweight, but durable, rubber outsole completes the shoe. Data from hundreds of runners was used to place traction where your foot needs it most, giving you grip on multiple surfaces. The design places optimal rubber on the road for efficiency and traction; high-abrasion rubber adorns the rearfoot to increase durability, resisting the traumas of heel-strike to supply you with a reliable and long-lasting running buddy. Lightweight rubber covers the forefoot to provide grip and durability whilst enhancing energy return. Flex grooves have been used on the rubber outsole to enhance multi-surface traction ensuring confident footing wherever your next race takes you. The durable rubber provides a strong grip and works to protect itself from damage, and protect users from losing control and slipping.