Over the past few days I’ve been asked multiple times to identify the vivid yellow shoes adorning the feet of many of the Track and Field athletes at the 2012 London Olympic Games. It’s actually not a “shoe,” but rather an entire collection of shoes from Nike collectively referred to as the “Nike Volt Collection.” You can find full details about the collection from Nike.
Below are some photos:
First, the shoes likely to be of interest to readers of this blog are the distance flats, which include the Nike Flyknit Racer (now available for purchase at FinishLine.com), Zoom Streak 4, and Lunarspider R3 (photos via Nike):
Next up, distance spikes: Nike Zoom Victory Elite, Nike Zoom Matumbo 2, Nike Zoom Mamba 2
Next are the sprint shoes: Nike Zoom Superfly R4, Nike Zoom Ja Fly, Nike Zoom Maxcat 3, Nike Zoom Celar 4
Finally, the field shoes: Nike Zoom LJ 4, Nike Zoom HJ III, Nike Zoom TJ 3, Nike Zoom PV II, Nike Zoom Javelin Elite, Nike Zoom Rotational 5
Visit Nike.com to purchase the Nike Flyknit Racer, Zoom Streak 4, and Lunarspider R3.
Flyknits are now also available at Finish Line:
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About Peter Larson
do you think nike will ever go zero-drop on a road running shoe?
Good question. Free 0.0 would be great, but Free is becoming more a fashion shoe than a running shoe. Free 3.0v4 is lousy.
Oh, why won’t Nike use its powers for good instead?
So that’s why all the shoes looked alike!
Pete have you tried the new fly knit shoe? I have the trainer wish the toe box was a bit wide, lower heel drop and not so narrow other than that it is great very light.
No, I generally can’t wear Nike’s because they run narrow.
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i like neon colors…but seriously…i feel like i’m looking at the same shoe, saw a 1500 men’s race with ONE guy not wearing the same spike…it’s boring and annoying lol
Cool collection! I used to use my racing flats as shot put shoes (I’m a former heptathlete) & cross country runner too. Needed real spikes, high jump and long jump shoes though. And training shoes too. Of course these all look fun to wear around everyday too. @Trprunner
Is it possible to buy the bright yellow Nike rotational zoom 5, just like the ones in the picture? If yes, where?
Just saw these in a running store in Florida…way too narrow in the forefoot and tapered at toes. last time i checked a foot does not look like that. Mark Cucuzzella
Not surprised :) I can’t wear most Nikes for that reason.
What is the reason for toe boxes that narrow anyways? This is probably the primary reason for me switching to minimalist shoes in the first place. The one Nike model that I can get my feet into is the Free Run 3.
I remember the New Balance Minimus Road Zero getting a lot of stick for its shape. But that shoe is a heck of a lot more “foot-shaped” than 90 percent of the other shoes out there – including other NB models and especially offerings from Nikes and adidas. How many people really have feet shaped like bullets or clothes irons??
Same here – the Free Run is the only Nike I can wear comfortably.
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Dont forget the Saucony Endorphin MD3! pretty sure I saw them on Duane Solomon in either the semi or quarter finals for the 800m.
Great color! Could you comment on Kinesio tape. Seems that all the athletes at the olympics are wearing it…Do you think it helps, when, where? Thanks
I have no strong opinion on Kinesiotape – have not researched it.
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The Nike shoe worn by American Will Claye, what style of shoe are they??? Initially I thought they were Zoom Streak 4 but the Nike tick is different as well as the pattern…
Thanks in advance
Maybe the Flyknit?
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Great collection, loving all these, the color combination is perfect, after the Olympics lots of people are talking about these, simply amazing.
Thanks for the article! Out of the sprint spikes-Nike Zoom Superfly R4, Nike Zoom Ja Fly, Nike Zoom Maxcat 3, Nike Zoom Celar 4. Which would you reccomend for a 400m runner?
Where can I get those pole vault spike I really want them!!!!! Please anyone I want them haha
Why do you think people are buying and wearing these bright colored shoes so much? What made Nike and other brands start producing these styles? If anyone has some inside information or just thoughts, I would love to hear what you have to say. Thanks.
Scott
scott-albanese@uiowa.edu
Is it possible to get the yellow colour in the
nike zoom long jump 4 spikes because
I really want them but i can’t find them anywhere
Thnx