Nike have simplified their road running lineup, now built on three franchises – the Vomero (which provides maximum cushioning), the Pegasus (which prioritises responsive cushioning), and the Structure (which focuses on support). Fresh off the colossal Vomero 18 debut, the boffins of Beaverton have just launched the Structure 26, built for runners who seek stability.
‘Evolving the Structure 25 to its newest iteration took balancing consistency with runner-right improvements,’ says Ashley Campbell, expert product line manager at Nike Running. ‘Based on consumer insights as well as data from the NSRL (Nike Sport Research Lab), we saw an opportunity to improve the heel-to-toe transition of the shoe as well as the step-in feel to deliver support that doesn’t sacrifice comfort. Additionally, with this new design, we aimed to blend performance with style to give runners a shoe they could look and feel good in.’
Mid-foot support helps usher in the new Structure 26, which wraps the medial arch and lateral heel, boosting support in stride. Alongside the extra reinforcement is the cushy ReactX foam midsole, allowing for an extra-comfortable ride. The upper has also been tinkered with, and now hosts a new mesh and increased tongue and collar padding.
‘When it comes to the evolution of our Structure franchise, a lot of research in the NSRL is around how we can provide stability for runners in a new way,’ said Emily Farina, senior principal researcher in the NSRL via a press release. ‘The Structure 26 strikes an innovative balance, providing great cushioning that lessens the impact on your body while offering biomechanical stability at the foot and ankle for runners who want that extra support – all without rigid or bulky materials that can be common in stability footwear.’
The Nike Structure 26 will make its debut on July 3.
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