Nike has launched some exciting training gear for the Tokyo Olympics.
This isn’t our usual look at products – these have nothing to do with CrossFit – but check out some of they cool styles you’ll see in Tokyo for 2021.
The 2021 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo will finally commence this July after a year of postponement due to the global coronavirus pandemic. Nike revealed a new range of footwear for those competing in the event of the year. Nike’s theme for the Tokyo Summer Olympics is “Rawdacious.”
Here are some of the styles we are going to look at:
Nike Training Gear for the Tokyo Olympics – Overview
For beginners, Swoosh’s sponsored athletes will be wearing new “Rawdacious” colorways of their corresponding performance footwear for skateboarding, basketball, soccer, and track and field. The bold color scheme was designed to convey the emotions of sports being stopped before making a “triumphant return.” The Air Zoom Alphafly Next% leads the lineup of sneakers.
According to Nike, the makeup’s name pertains to a mashup of the words “Raw Audaciousness,” while the White, Pink Blast, Total Orange, and Bright Crimson color palette are intended to signify unity.
Nike Zoom X Dragonfly
The Nike Zoom X Dragonfly is sparked by learnings from the Nike Vaporfly Next% 2 and highlights Nike ZoomX foam and a forefoot plate to guarantee a fluid shift from toe-off to heel strike.
The lightweight mesh upper holds the foot and allows breathability for middle-distance athletes competing in 1,500- to 10,000-meter events. The Dragonfly is modernized in the Rawdacious colorway for Tokyo.
Nike Air Zoom Victory
The spike of the Nike Air Zoom Victory is made with a blend of Nike ZoomX foam, carbon fiber plate, and Nike Air Zoom. This shoe is inspired by the Nike Alphafly NEXT% and is provided by a unique welded Nike Zoom Air sole. The Victory has Nike ZoomX foam in the heel, plus a Zoom Air unit and carbon fiber plate to boost energy return for middle-distance athletes competing in 800- to 5,000-meter events.
The Nike ZoomX foam is used as a thin midsole between the carbon plate and ground, and the whole system is harmonized to reduce energy loss and maximize response. The upper of the spike is made from Nike Atomknit, a new version of Nike Flyknit. The Victory is updated in the Rawdacious colorway for Tokyo.
Nike Air Zoom Superfly Elite 2
This shoe is created for athletes competing in 100-to 400-meter sprint and obstacle events. It came in 2015 but was updated only in 2020 in the Rawdacious colorway for Tokyo.
The Superfly Elite 2 highlights AtomKnit, a carbon fiber plate, and eight removable spikes for traction when rounding turns.
Nike Air Zoom Maxfly
This track spike just came this 2021 and is made for athletes competing in the shorter sprint events. It has been used by some of the world’s fastest athletes racing up to the 800-meter race.
The shoe has Volt, Crimson, and Pink colors and carries a Zoom Air unit at the forefoot with a full-length carbon plate, a data-informed outsole to give traction, lightweight foam cushioning in the heel and seven removable forefoot spikes.
Nike Air Zoom Long Jump Elite
The LJ Elite is new for 2021 and is the first field spike to highlight Nike Zoom Air. It is created particularly for athletes competing in the long jump and triple jump events. The shoe is highlighted by the Rawdacious colors of Volt, Crimson, and Pink for Tokyo.
It holds a full-length carbon plate and Zoom Air unit in the forefoot, plus a broader design that merges with underfoot flex grooves for a multidirectional, solid feel.
Nike ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% 2
The new ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% 2 produces responsiveness via Nike ZoomX foam above a full-length carbon plate. It is created for 10k to marathon races with improved upper that uses mesh to improve breathability, even more breathable than Vaporweave. The shoe also supports the forefoot, tongue, and the internal foam pods in the heel add comfort and stability.
Flexible grooves in the sole are intended to give multi-surface traction in different weather situations. Launched in 2021, the Vaporfly Next% 2 is refurbished in the Rawdacious colorway for Tokyo. It has an 8mm offset that provides stability and energy return.
Nike Air Zoom Alphafly NEXT%
The Nike Air Zoom Alphafly NEXT% is made for marathons and highlights super-responsive ZoomX foam over a full-length carbon plate and two Zoom Air pods in the forefoot, which link to give support and energy return in every stride. The upper is composed of AtomKnit and has an integrated tongue for a shaped fit and breathability.
It has the blend of White as a primary, with elements of Pink Blast, Total Orange, and Bright Crimson for the Tokyo colorway palette. Nike uses colors that inculcate deep cultural, psychological, and sentimental significance in its footwear.
Nike Air Zoom Speed 2
The Nike Air Zoom Speed 2 is a kids’ running shoe made with at least 20% recycled materials and stresses two Zoom Air pods under the forefoot adjusted and pressurized for expanding feet. The shoe has a breathable, lightweight mesh and a new lacing system that guarantees a snug, tight fit. The foam cushioning, plush insole, and padding around the ankle support a wide range of motion.
It has Nike’s Rawdacious colorway palette for Tokyo, which is a mixture of White as a primary, with components of Pink Blast, Total Orange, and Bright Crimson. The Rawdacious colorway signifies the euphoria of reuniting through sport in the palette’s warm tones, indicating new beginnings.
Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38
The Pegasus 38 has Nike React foam and forefoot Zoom Air that deliver enduring comfort for long, short, or everyday runs. It features a breathable mesh in the upper for comfort and durability and a wider fit for toes. The shoe also uses Nike’s Rawdacious colorway palette for Tokyo.
This palette is grounded in a White base to imply unity and a return to square one. The layout of colors also serves as a guide to draw attention to the footwear’s technical elements.
Nike Training Gear for the Tokyo Olympics Review – In Summary
That’s our colorful look at the Nike Training Gear for the Tokyo Olympics.
Nike is sure to make its presence felt again in the Tokyo 2021 Olympics with its bold color palette. Nike is blending Red, Orange, and Purple colors and a Swoosh created by zig-zagging lines with curved points. This new production is meant to commend the unity of sport after global events put all sport on hold.
Photo Credits
Product photos on this page are property of Nike.
This website is not affiliated or associated with CrossFit, Inc. CrossFit is a registered trademark of CrossFit, Inc.
Affiliate Disclaimer
We are an affiliate of Nike and others that sell this training gear. If you buy clothing or other training gear after clicking the links in this article, we receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps us to bring you in-depth information and content on these great training products.
