Nike Shox R4 dedicate Top plate distributes impact forces from the heel to the columns.
Bottom plate produces a secure base for heel-to-toe transition.
Transition wedge allows for a smooth ride. It's been called a lot of things: springy, resilient, bouncy. But to a runner, the Nike Shox R4 means one thing: responsive cushioning. The top plate distributes impact forces from the heel to the individual columns, deflecting like a trampoline. The bottom plate supports the columns, producing a secure base to guide your foot through the heel-to-toe transition. The columns control impact by collapsing quickly at first, and then slowly returning to their original height. The transition wedge allows for a smooth ride from the Nike Shox cushioning system in the heel to the Air-Sole unit found in the forefoot.