Nike Air Sock Racer Ultra Flyknit

It served its purpose as a lightweight running shoe with just a stretch mesh upper and two buckle strap system.

Nike air sock racer ultra flyknit.

With its stretchy laceless upper it looked more like a sock than a running shoe. For a lifestyle tech wear sneaker the nike air sock racer ultra flyknit is an iconic shoe that was timely re issued. Extremely lightweight is exactly what it was featuring a four way stretch open weave mesh first of its kind synthetic suede straps and a polyurethane midsole to bring longtime nike designer bruce kilgore s vision to life. The icon would pave the way for sock like footwear in the years following and now returns in a modern fashion for everyday wear.

The new flyknit material gives it a modern vibe keeping them lightweight breathable and wraps around the contours of the feet. The 1986 air sock racer was unlike any shoe before it. The sock racer raised more than a few eyebrows when it first launched in 1986. Its unique blend of flexibility and full length cushioning caught on though giving runners a comfortable natural feeling ride and creating a new paradigm for future footwear.

140 in 1986 the air sock racer was unlike any shoe at the time. In 1986 the sock racer was hailed as a serious racing flat suited for runners who race in extremely lightweight shoes. The 1986 air sock racer ditched the typical running shoe construction of its era shoelaces and all and created a class of its own. It served runners with just a stretch mesh upper and two buckle strap system.

It would pave the way for sock like footwear in the years following and now returns in a modern fashion for everyday wear. A few cool things about the bold multi currency app. Check out the currency picker in the top right corner. Stay a step ahead of the latest sneaker launches and drops.