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Supportive Knit Running Shoes

Nike's Latest Free Run 5.0 Sneakers is Made for Short Distances

— March 25, 2020 — Lifestyle
Nike introduces its newest Free Run 5.0 running sneaker model for 2020 as the silhouette joins the brand's Free Run line. It is made from an engineered tight knit silhouette to give it a sleek design that is both comfortable and flexible for the wearer. Nike claims that the design is lightweight in comparison to previous models and gives wearers a sense that they are bare foot.

Notably, the runners are optimized for short distance running rather than long distance. There are three colorway options of the sneaker including black and white, smoke gray and volt, or dark smoke gray and cerulean. All of these options are made from a blend of materials that give the footwear a seamless look. The tongue is made to be breathable and the rest gives wearers full control with its stretchy knit materials.


Image Credit: Nike
Trend Themes
1. Supportive Knit Sneakers - Opportunity to develop more running sneakers using engineered tight knit silhouette for both comfort and flexibility.
2. Short Distance Optimized Sneakers - Opportunity to create different types of sneakers optimized for specific distance running.
3. Seamless Footwear Design - Opportunity to create seamless look footwear using a blend of materials and stretchy knit materials for full control.
Industry Implications
1. Athletic Footwear Manufacturing - Develop more running sneakers using engineered tight knit for more comfortable and flexible footwear.
2. Sporting Goods Retail - Opportunity to market and sell different types of sneakers optimized for specific distance running.
3. Textile Manufacturing - Opportunity to create different types of seamless look footwear using a blend of materials and stretchy knit materials for full control.
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