What is the Nike Roshe run?

Designed by Dylan Raasch more as a personal project than a company-driven initiative, the original Nike Roshe Run released in 2012 with a one-piece outsole, a two-piece upper with minimal lacing, and a streamlined look.

What are Nike Roshe run midsole made of?

As the matter of fact the midsole is made of phylon, Nike Roshe Run is a very lightweight model. The midsole can be easily moulded and formed into different shapes and it is very flexible. That’s why the shoes feel so comfortable.

Are Nike’s Roshe shoes killing it for the young?

Nike caught up to the demand, over-producing the shoe and “killing it for the younger generation,” says Derek Curry, owner of Sneaker Politics, a footwear boutique in Louisiana. Sometime in 2014, the Roshe started sitting on shelves, and colorways were “getting lazy. ” With the massive success of the Roshe came a run from competitors to cash in.

What happened to the Roshe?

The Roshe had a run all its own, taking over lifestyle sneaker design in a way generally reserved for the latest Jordan release. The shoe came out with no marketing campaign, no flashy unboxing events from celebrities, and in a day and age-yes, we’re calling 2012 a day and age-when the boutiques and just a few influencers held the most sway.

Are Cheetah Roshe sneakers still available?

Cheetah print Roshe from 2013. Image via Complex Original, sneakers courtesy of Stadium Goods The Roshe remains available on Nike’s website, but Matt Powell, senior industry advisor for sports for the NPD Group, says sales of the line dropped “substantially” from 2017 to 2018.

What happened to the Adidas Roshe?

Sometime in 2014, the Roshe started sitting on shelves, and colorways were “getting lazy.” With the massive success of the Roshe came a run from competitors to cash in. The look soon wasn’t all that new, and technology—such as Adidas’ Boost—took comfort to an entirely new level.