Learn about the travels of the Nike Athletic Shoes


Thesis

Nike Just Do It. Has a lot of criticism about their company and were here to get to the bottom of this. Nike has done a lot of good but we want to find out if there is more bad stuff out there that has been pushed to the bottom by the multi billion dollar corporation.


Monday, March 1, 2010

Materials

Mesh Laces
Synthetic and Natural Leather
Mesh Tongue

Thermal plastic Urethane - Thermoplastic Urethane Liner (T.P.U.) is a highly sophisticated urethane elastomer derived from a blend of poly ether, polyester and isocyanate monomers. Unlike earlier urethane's that were strictly polyester derivatives, Thermoplastic Urethane Liner (T.P.U.) offers extreme lightweight and low temperature flexibility, and far superior fungal and hydrolysis resistance.
Phylon - Phylon is made of EVA (EVA = Ethylene vinyl acetate) foam pellets that are compressed, heat expanded and then cooled in a mold. Compression-molded Phylon mid soles can be sculpted into a variety of designs that are identified by their fine wrinkles.
Solid Rubber