The laceless Nike Air Sock Racer was originally release in 1986 as a marathon shoe, it was undoubtedly ahead of its time, paving the way for Nike innovations that would impact sport beyond running.
Its four-way stretch, elastic mesh upper, with two straps for support, foreshadowed the development of Nike Flyknit, while its free-fitting last led to the creation of Nike Free. Given the typically nylon, suede and rubber found on the era’s footwear, the shoe was totally weird…but in a good way.
Today’s Nike Air Sock Racer Ultra Flyknit brings the innovations of the original shoe into the present. The upper uses Nike Flyknit for the first time, offering increased breathability, improved fit and an uncanny capacity to take different coloring. The shoe maintains the original buckle closures with slightly thicker straps — one that keeps the wearer from shifting too far forward, and the other for medial and lateral support — and the collar’s lined pattern draws from the Nike Air Sock Racer Ultra Flyknit.
The Nike Air Sock Racer releases on 4th May, available at SoleWhat, KLCC and Midvalley Nike Stores with the retail price of RM519.
