The impetus behind Nike’s latest cushioning innovation is something of a paradox. Every runner, from the most casual jogger to elite competitors faces the same problem of the stress caused by repetitive foot strikes on unyielding surfaces. Every technological development in running footwear has been, on some level, an attempt to minimize the physical toll exacted on runners, and maximize performance. The paradoxical part is that every runner experiences the same problem differently, since no two bodies are exactly alike.

That’s where the new, Joyride cushioning system comes in. A solution for every runner, Joyride is a series of pods is filled with over ten thousand TPE beads that shape around the foot with every step or stride, providing dynamic, energy returning impact absorption on an individualized level.

The women’s exclusive Joyride Optik brings the dynamic pod system to a sleek, contemporary, fashionably minimalist silhouette. A laceless, molded skin upper features an asymmetrical zip closure and crafted leather heel collar, while the absence of a sock liner allows the foot to rest directly on top of the Joyride cushioning,

• Nike Women's Joyride Optik 
• Vast Grey/Bright Citron-Topaz Gold-White
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