Nike Flyknit Collection - Eat Your Heart Out Dave

Ben Z Wed Feb 22, 2012 1:29 am

http://sneakernews.com/2012/02/21/nike-htm-flyknit-collection/

Ben Z Wed Feb 22, 2012 1:36 am

Looks to be the new Nike marathon shoe:

http://www.zimbio.com/photos/Dathan+Ritzenhein/Abdi+Abdirahman

Dave-O Wed Feb 22, 2012 10:31 am

I was reading all about them yesterday. I guess my excitement is a little tempered because I love the Lunar Spiders (what Ritz is wearing in the photo; Abdi has the Flyknits on). They're about the same weight, so I don't see much of a difference.

Ben Z Wed Feb 22, 2012 10:48 am

Dave-O wrote:I was reading all about them yesterday. I guess my excitement is a little tempered because I love the Lunar Spiders (what Ritz is wearing in the photo; Abdi has the Flyknits on). They're about the same weight, so I don't see much of a difference.

It appears the Flyknit has a more substantial midsole, much like the Lunaracer. I think the Lunar Spiders are a bit thinner, less cushioned, no?

Dave-O Wed Feb 22, 2012 10:57 am

Ben Z wrote:
Dave-O wrote:I was reading all about them yesterday. I guess my excitement is a little tempered because I love the Lunar Spiders (what Ritz is wearing in the photo; Abdi has the Flyknits on). They're about the same weight, so I don't see much of a difference.

It appears the Flyknit has a more substantial midsole, much like the Lunaracer. I think the Lunar Spiders are a bit thinner, less cushioned, no?

True, that may be the case. Don't get me wrong, I'll definitely be giving these a ride, just not sure they're a "game changer" as the Nike braintrsut wants me to believe.