The Nike Spark Flyknit Has Been Delayed
News of this release was first published on May 4, 2022.
Update August 26, 2022: The Nike Spark Flyknit model has been delayed slightly in the US. A new drop date has been set for August 30 via SNKRS.
Update August 19, 2022: Nike are finally releasing their new Spark Flyknit model. They've also explained what the Spark technology refers to: it's a sandwich of firm foam, a plastic plate, and soft foam to deliver a balanced ride that's both supportive and cushioned. The shoes will release on August 26 via SNKRS – hit the button below to cop when they drop.
have a new futuristic model in the works known as the . As its name suggests, it’s the debut of a new Swoosh technology called Spark, combined with the latest generation of their textile. Additionally, the ‘1’ implies that this is the first of likely many more models to showcase this new feature.
Nike Spark appears to be a new midsole technology, which looks like a combination of a new cushioning compound plus mechanical arrangement. This comes in the form of hollowed-out sections of the toe and midfoot, evident by the deep channels on the lateral and medial sides. What this delivers is to be seen.
Meanwhile, the Flyknit upper is a bit more approachable as the manufacturing technique has been in use for 10 years now. Nike have found out ways to knit multiple patterns in one sheet of fabric for durability and ventilation, and this complex upper advances the design. It’s also likely some form of sustainability has been worked in via recycled materials.
While the brand hasn’t officially announced the product, these e-comm shots confirm its existence and mean a release is imminent. This definitely won’t be the last the industry sees of this model either.