Nike claims they’re about to change the game of running. The sneaker giant boasts that they will revolutionize racing innovation, design, and performance with Nike’s new prototypes.

Teasing that times are changing, Nike says they’ve already helped people get faster. Faith Kipyegon, widely known as the greatest female 1,500m runner in history, even gives them credit. Nike claims their prototype helped her shave almost 8 seconds off her world record time. That is a massive leap in a sport where every millisecond counts.

Performance Tech Meets Street Style

Now, you’re probably not in the business of setting world records. However, if your gear could help you run faster and more comfortably, it’s something to be on the lookout for. We’ve always stated that all men should at least run a race once before they die. It is a bucket list staple for a reason. Completing that goal in style goes a long way.

Let’s take a look at the silhouette. I love the shape of this shoe. We already love a chunky sneaker and wearing high-performance running shoes in a lifestyle setting. This prototype fits right into that aesthetic. You can pair these with a solid pair of premium jeans to be seen. Whether you are at the grocery store or wherever the day takes you, these will get looks. Plus, the thick sole might even give you a couple of extra inches in height, but we aren’t that vain. Lol.

Confidence on the Road

While it looks like a star in your style rotation, it’s still built for world-class performance. That hybrid energy is exactly what builds confidence when you’re training for that big race. Professional runner Connor Mantz felt the same way when he first saw the design.

“What I needed was something that could get my confidence back up,” says Mantz. “When my team showed me this new Nike prototype, it was unlike anything I’d seen before. You see this, and you think it’s going to be clunky to run in.”

Mantz noted that out on the road, these shoes take on the nature of an undercover mission. People were pulling up to him at stoplights just to ask what he was wearing.

Final Thoughts: Lock In Your Goals

Whether you are hitting the pavement for your first 5K or just want a shoe that handles a sprint as well as it handles a night out, this prototype is a game-changer. Reaching your life goals requires the right tools. If Nike is offering a way to get faster while maintaining your aesthetic, I’m with it. Nike, we are locked in for more.