{"id":318536,"date":"2013-07-31T11:10:34","date_gmt":"2013-07-31T16:10:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=318536"},"modified":"2022-10-03T14:43:35","modified_gmt":"2022-10-03T19:43:35","slug":"nike-free-flyknit-sneaker-anatomy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/nike-free-flyknit-sneaker-anatomy\/","title":{"rendered":"Sneaker Anatomy: Nike Free Flyknit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Free and Flyknit. One innovation dates back nearly a decade, rewriting the rules of impact cushioning that defined the era before it. The other is rather recent, reinventing the upper of sneaker radically from both a production and appearance standpoint. The two technologies share a silo for the first time on the <a title=\"Nike Free Flyknit\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/tag\/nike-free-flyknit\/\">Nike Free Flyknit<\/a>, which officially releases on Thursday, August 1. Showcasing a common bond in flexible fit and minimal running, we take a look at the details that distinguish the <strong>Free Flyknit<\/strong> in this installment of <a title=\"Sneaker Anatomy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/tag\/sneaker-anatomy\/\"><em>Sneaker Anatomy<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Flyknit Upper<\/h2>\n<p>As Nike Flyknit technology turns a year old, the Free Flyknit features an upper evolved from previous interpretations. A zone performance mapping upper is designed to be conscious of pressure and stress points on the top of the foot, acknowledged by three zones that differ in tightness and flexibility. Such styling is meant to aid a second-skin fit via the Flyknit upper, designed to be supportive, secure and comfortable. Flyknit composition makes for a one-piece upper, and reduces waste of the typical Nike upper by an average of 88%.<\/p>\n<h2>Collar<\/h2>\n<p>Aesthetically, the Nike Free Flyknit looks a lot like a sock. A collar entry rather than a traditional tongue plays to such a look, while echoing the model\u2019s minimalist mantra. The collar coincides with the upper\u2019s one-piece design, representing one of the three Flyknit zones. This styling also allows the wearer to slip the shoe on and off. The Free Flyknit can be worn with or without socks.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Dynamic Flywire Support<\/h2>\n<p>The Nike Free Flyknit uses Dynamic Flywire support similar to that of other Nike models. This technology is seen by the thread that pokes out of the upper and doubles as eyelets. When the wearer tightens the laces, the Flywire hugs the foot for a more snug and supportive fit.<\/p>\n<h2>Mesh Insole<\/h2>\n<p>Mesh-lined insoles play to the minimal and lightweight theme. They are removable, breathable and aid the durability and washability factors that allow wearers to go sock-less.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Free 5.0 Sole<\/h2>\n<p>A Nike Free 5.0 plays to the masses, offering midrange cushioning that lands right in the middle of running barefoot and running in a traditional running shoe. The Free 5.0 sole features the slits and flexibility that the franchise is known for, offering a mid-level approach to barefoot running. This same sole style is also used on the Nike Free Inneva Woven for reference.<\/p>\n<h2>Nike+ Compatibility<\/h2>\n<p>Like many other Swoosh-stamped products on the market, the Nike Free Flyknit is Nike+ compatible. This allows wearers to track performance metrics, compete with friends and set goals, while syncing with mobile devices, Nike+ accessories and social media platforms.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p>The Nike Free Flyknit launches on August 1st in an array of men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s colorways. Designed for running, the model will retail at $160 and be sold at select Nike accounts, including shopnicekicks.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Free and Flyknit. One innovation dates back nearly a decade, rewriting the rules of impact cushioning that defined the era before it. The other is rather recent, reinventing the upper of sneaker radically from both a production and appearance standpoint. The two technologies share a silo for the first time on the Nike Free Flyknit, which officially releases on Thursday, August 1. Showcasing a common bond in flexible fit and minimal running, we take a look at the details that distinguish the Free Flyknit in this installment of Sneaker Anatomy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2415,"featured_media":318552,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[618],"tags":[1215064,1225854],"cultivate_rss":[],"class_list":{"2":"type-post"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.0 (Yoast SEO v24.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Sneaker Anatomy: Nike Free Flyknit | Snkrs Day<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Where to buy Sneaker Anatomy: Nike Free Flyknit shoes. 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