The main focus has always been the footwear. Nike has taken 30 years of experience in running Nike ACG and applied it to the off-pavement environment ¨C offering a wide selection of rugged, stable trail wear that can keep up with anything else on the market.
All of Nike Heels are developed in conjunction with a team of adventure racing athletes and mountain guides, who help design the shoes from the trail up ¨C testing them in training and expeditions and reporting back to Nike's lab. While developed by core adventures, the shoes are meant to appeal to as everyday athletes who depend on their footwear to handle the rigors of trail and stream.
Here a quick guide on what to look for:
For waterproofing, look for models with Gore-Tex construction. Those looking for the best traction on rock should look for a "All-Trac" sticky outsole, which is featured on some lightweight boots, adventure racing shoes and approach shoes. The advantage is the soft rubber is among the best traction you can get short of a climbing shoe, but it is a marking sole and is best worn outdoors.
Another feature to watch for is the "independent" or "dual toggle" lacing system, which allows you to loosen the laces near your toes without untying the shoe. This helps on long hikes when your feet begin to swell, or to cinch up the forefoot when you are about to start walking downhill. The Air Zoom Orizaba Plus utilizes this system.
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