The limited addition Jon 'Bones' Jones Nike shoe provides lightweight support for ground level grappling maneuvers. The Nike Free Trainer simulates bare feet while adding traction and support for practicing holds and take-downs.
The high intensity training by mix martial artists require speed, support and flexibility. The lightweight provides athletes with the speed and agility needed for training. The Nike Free Trainer is designed to mimic the movement and flexibility of bare feet.
The cross knit upper of the shoe offers support that athletes look for when training at intense levels. Though the two are contradictory, the traction of the shoe allows you to train harder to be able to make the same moves and holds when you are bare feet in a match. The red, black and yellow coloring with a fade from toe to heel offers some flash to every step.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Mma-inspired Shoes
- Opportunity to develop MMA-inspired shoes that offer support, speed, agility, and flexibility for high-intensity training.
- Barefoot Training
- Opportunity to develop training shoes that simulate the movement and flexibility of bare feet.
- Performance Traction
- Opportunity to develop shoes with traction that allows athletes to train harder and make the same moves and holds when bare feet in a match.
Sectors Adopting This
- Sportswear
- Sports brands can capitalize on the trend of MMA-inspired shoes by developing high-performance footwear that meets the specific needs of MMA athletes.
- Athletic Training
- Athletic training centers can invest in shoes designed to mimic movement and flexibility of bare feet for improved performance of their athletes.
- Sports Retail
- Sports retailers can offer a variety of MMA-inspired shoes with performance features, such as cross knit materials and traction designs, to appeal to MMA athletes and enthusiasts.
