Which Nike shoe support system was first released in 2000?

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Which Nike shoe support system was first released in 2000? Nike Shox was first released in 2000.

Nike Shox is a cushioning and support system built around hollow polyurethane columns in the midsole, usually arranged beneath the heel. The columns were designed to compress under impact and then rebound, creating a distinctive spring-like feel.

Nike’s Shox research began in 1984, with designer Bruce Kilgore associated with the early project. The idea was reportedly inspired by indoor-track sprinters who seemed to bounce after landing. Nike experimented with several materials before settling on the column-based design.

A common mix-up is treating Shox as a single shoe model. It is actually a support system used across multiple Nike sneakers. VaporMax, Flywire, and Nike Free are separate Nike technologies or product families introduced in different eras.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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