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THE AIR STRUCTURE TRIAX+ 10 was loved by runners everywhere, and moved off shelves quickly. Any changes to the shoe had to be carefully thought out. We wanted to continue to improve the Air Structure Triax so it was the best stability shoe available. We’re confident we’ve taken some great strides towards achieving our goal. Take a trip with us through a foot strike in the new Air Structure Triax+ 11. THE UPPER Before you begin your journey, you’ll have to pull on a pair of Air Structure Triax+ 11. The upper uses stitch-free overlays strategically placed to optimize fit and support. Women starting their warm-up in the shoe will realize that the Air Structure Triax+ 11 uses an entirely new last, with an incredible fit using an OrthoLite sockliner. The last also features a new shell pattern to eliminate any excess material from bunching and creasing when the laces are tightened. CRASH PAD Upon contact, your foot will be welcomed to the ground by a new and unique crash pad to prevent harmful overpronation before it begins. The crash pad is even more decoupled and articulated than the previous shoe, which means it can more effectively absorb the shock of impact and reduce the potential for pronation without affecting the rest of the shoe and your foot strike. After the crash pad absorbs your initial contact, equal to 2.5 to 3 times your bodyweight, your heel will rest squarely on top of a Zoom Air unit embedded inside a Phylon midsole. The Zoom Air unit provides incredibly responsive cushioning but also allows the shoe to take on a low profile, keeping your foot closer to the ground and making the shoe more stable. The Phylon foam is resilient but lighter than other standard foams. FOOTBRIDGE Should your foot begin to roll into an overpronated position, it will be confronted with a couple of preventative measures; the Footbridge device and the articulated dual density post. The Air Structure Triax+ 11 boasts a rejuvenated Footbridge; it is a sort of saddle for the foot, with teeth that extend deep into the midsole, making the medial side of the shoe difficult to compress. As with most stability running shoes, the Air Structure Triax+ 11 features a dual density post to prevent overpronation, but this is no ordinary dual density post. The post is articulated to allow for greater range of flexion from heel to toe, so the shoe’s transition won’t be sacrificed for stability. After the smooth landing created by the crash pad, Footbridge, and articulated dual density posting, the path your foot will follow is traced by soft Duralon rubber, creating an incredibly smooth transition from heel to forefoot. FOREFOOT Now you’re on your forefoot, ready to push yourself into another stride. What do you notice? The shoe is moving in perfect unison with your foot, creasing in all the right places. This is made possible by the lightweight Phylon midsole improved with Zoom Air units for a responsive cushioning that will feel great for miles. LIFTOFF As you lift your foot off of the ground you’ll notice one last thing: this shoe is light! Over 10% lighter than its predecessor. That’s pretty impressive considering no performance aspect of the shoe was sacrificed. We folks here at Nike Running are working hard to serve runners everywhere. We maintain that all the tech talk and cool slogans in the world won’t add up to anything if you don’t like the way our shoes work. GET THE SHOE Women’s Air Zoom Structure Triax+ 11 |
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