Blog: What is Nike Flywire?
The strength of Nike Flywire technology can be found in strategically placed filaments
acting like cables on a suspension bridge and offering support precisely where a foot needs
it. These strong filaments allow for a minimalistic shoe upper, reducing weight to help create
Nike’s lightest track spikes and basketball shoes ever.
Further refinement with help from biomechanics experts in the Nike Sports Research Lab
resulted in optimal placement of the filaments. Paper-thin fabric covers the top of the foot,
with the Flywire technology attaching to the outsole and holding the foot in place- key to a
runner or basketball player.
Flywire technology can be found in a variety of footwear styles, including Basketball, Track
and Field, Running, and others.
