High Tech Kicks

Wired.com along with Forbes.com discusses the infusion of technology with sneakers. And it’s not only Nike innovating in the high tech kicks space. Adidas, ASICS, Puma, Reebok, Brooks Sports, Geox, Mizuno, and New Balance all feature specialized technology.

The Adidas 1 features a computerized motor to adjust cushioning. The Brooks Sports Trance 5 has a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system to prevent overheating. Nike’s Air Max 360 uses 65 layers of nitrogen-encapsulating microfilm to give the wearer the sensation of running on air.

Of course, further research is needed to verify these claims. I’ll take a pair each for evaluation purposes.

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