It could be 6 months to a year but if there's a photo to a store employee it probably means it will be released sooner. Shoes are usually released in early fall or Spring.
It could be 6 months to a year but if there's a photo to a store employee it probably means it will be released sooner. Shoes are usually released in early fall or Spring.
Brooks only started implementing guiderails because it is cheaper to produce the sole in one piece then tack on the rubber rail later.
The experts in movement and gait across the planet have all recently started that arch support and medial posts are ineffective and only designed to counter act heel height. The medical council have stated that heel drop should be less than 6mm, shoes should weigh less than 8oz and should be very flexible. The whole myth of support and heel elevation gas been debunked.
Which medical council and where did they say this?
I'm told March '20, and "React Infinity" is the name. Name has changed a couple times already.
Where is this info published?
Who in the world would put black text on green and yellow backgrounds?
Only degenerates do that.
Traveler9 wrote:
So the 22 is the final model of the Nike Zoom Structure. My local running store has received their last shipment. I was told by the store owner that the next version of the Odyssey React will aim to satisfy the preferences of posted or stability shoe customers. Anyone know Nike's reasoning for this decision? I'm sure there are lots of speculative answers. I have some, myself. But just wondering if anyone here really KNOWS.
Nike is moving away from the Zoom cushioning system towards the React cushioning. React foam is becoming increasingly cheaper to manufacture and provides a more consistent product. The Structure was the first to go because it a) didn't have the sales figures as other Zoom cushioned shoes and b) Nike has had a hard time with their stability shoes (see the downfall of the LunarGlide series a few years ago). My guess is that in 2-3 years the only Zoom cushioned shoes will be the Peg. The rest will rely on EVA/Air combo, React, or ZoomX.
Source: Nike Rep.
IMHO Lunarlon is better than React because it’s softer. React is too firm, and with less rubber on the sole (please stop doing that shoe companies!) lacks responsiveness. I personally like the ZoomX in Pegasus Turbos better too cause it’s softer. Also prefer BRS-1000 rubber on the sole for better responsiveness (and waffled for better grip).
aoxomoxoa wrote:
Nike is moving away from the Zoom cushioning system towards the React cushioning.
Source: Nike Rep.
What do you mean by Zoom cushioning?
I agree- I have been running in the Lunarglides since they first came out ( did not like the 4-7 since they had the medial post) but really the best cushioned, neutral and stable training shoe I have ever used. Have tried the new Peg ( too firm, lower heel drop which caused my achilles to flare up after using the Lunarglide for so many years), and the React line and just couldn't use these as everyday trainers. For my bigger frame, I feel the React is more like a tempo shoe for me. First time I have moved away from Nike in 20+ years.
People hate on Nike, but out of all the shoe companies, they're usually the most forward thinking in terms of research and innovation. Actually using science to design their shoes. They're moving away from the "stability" category because they know it's nonsense. It was concept conceived by marketing teams to sell shoes, and has no legitimate medical/scientific backing. In the mean time, Nike might keep a shoe in their lineup to satisfy that homeopathic nutjob part of the market that believes in stability shoes just for sales, but by and large they're phasing it out, and will be eliminated in a couple years from now. Even Brooks has taken medial posts out of their shoes.
I believe shoe companies are going to stability, just in novel ways then the traditional medial post. What people are finding is that stability is good. The market I believe is becoming more sophisticated as to what is good. I think we'll be seeing wider bases, full length plates and firmer midsoles I the years to come. They will be lighter, more enjoyable to run in and will result in less injuries.
The Structure died with the 15. Shoes were crap after that.
Nike Zoom Structure 22 is a very ugly shoe. I don't think that even overpronators buy it. Brooks and Saucony have stability shoes that look better.
Rupp's main trainers are or were the Structure. Is it still? Maybe he switched from them and consequently got injured? Rupp goes home devastated:
As stated previously, if your foot is closer to the ground you don't need medial support. The only reason for it is the elevated heel. Take a look at all sports or running shoes pre BOWERMAN/Nike. Almost no shoes with elevated heels or huge midsoles. Purely designed to contain 'cushioning' which is proven to be detrimental. As shoes move forward and foams improve they'll become thinner not thicker, unless of course they need to hide a spring! History repeating itself.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE.
I loved the Zoom Odyssey. Loved the 2nd version even more. Currently wearing Kayanos because they're the next best thing for my biomechanics, but I would go back to Nike in a heartbeat if they offered something like the Zoom Odyssey. Structures didn't quite do it for me.