Nike LunarGlide 4 – Runner’s World Best Update
Nike LunarGlide+ 4 is recognized for its significant improvement from it’s previous model and is award the Runner’s World Best Update in its Fall 2012 Shoe Guide (September 2012 Issue). The Nike LunarGlide+ 4 is ultra lightweight, responsive and helps to maximize performance thanks to soft, springy Lunarlon cushioning and dynamic flywire. For next year, the Nike LunarGlide 5 will surely be another hit.
Nike LunarGlide+ 4 Reviews
Wear testers finds this update was greatly improved. “The perfect balance of springy yet pillowy cushioning, while still having ample stability and support,” says Joe Kennedy, 32, of New York City, who has run in the LunarGlide+ 3.
In RW Shoe Lab testing, all measures are better—the LunarGlide+ 4 is lighter by .7 ounces, lower to the ground, more flexible, and offers better cushioning and stability. The upper hugs the midfoot, thanks to a Flywire saddle, which provides a direct connection between the laces and the midsole to securely lock the foot in place.
Nike LunarGlide+ 4 Features
The LunarGlide 4 is a moderate featured, minimum support shoe designed for daily training and high mileage. It is built with a semi-curved shape.
CUSHIONING
- Lunarlon cushioning system uses a soft, durable foam core held inside of a supportive foam carrier to give lightweight, responsive cushioning.
MIDSOLE
- Dynamic Support layers the Lunarlon foam core with the Phylon carrier to produce a denser medial midsole to help reduce over pronation.
- Crash pad at the bottom of the heel is a decoupled, gender-specific unit that reduces impact shock and corrects over pronation.
- Open mesh covering the upper provides great breathability.
- Evolved Flywire hugs the entire length of the foot offering lightweight support.
- Dynamic Fit uses a supportive inner sleeve that wraps under the arch and around the midfoot for increased arch support and an adaptive fit.
- Heel Counter wraps the rearfoot and keeps the heel stable in the shoe.
- Strobel Last with the upper stitched to full-lengthPhylon, for enhanced cushioning and a soft underfoot feel.
- BRS 1000 carbon rubber provides durable traction.
- Environmentally Preferred Rubber located in the forefoot provides multi-surface traction.
- Flex Grooves are gender-specific for enhanced flexibility and heel-to-toe efficiency.
Check out the Nike LunarGlide shoe reviews and prices at Amazon.com
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