UNLEASH YOUR FEET. FREE SPARQ 09
17 July 2009
What if you could run and train better wearing shoes that felt like you weren't wearing shoes? Nike researchers asked themselves that very question. So they went and formed one of the most comprehensive studies on the effects of running barefoot on grass. High-speed cameras were used to calculate all joint angles during a running stride. Then, the impact of bare feet hitting the earth was meticulously measured. The result: Nike Free. Designed to make the most of your natural range of barefoot motion.
Taking that one step further to support SPARQ training, the Nike Free SPARQ 09 was born. The ultimate off-ice hockey trainer. Having off-ice drill training in mind, truncated pyramid lugs were incorporated for traction on multiple surfaces. A pivot point was created for dynamic movements like lateral cuts, mimicking on-ice play. A low profile also enhances responsiveness and agility. In other words, if you play hockey, you want these shoes. It literally unleashes your feet to reach their full potential.
Awhile back, we gave Jarome Iginla a pair of FREE SPARQ 09s to put through its paces. Stay tuned for his comments.
