Nike Little Girls Free 5.0 Shoes - Platinum/Vivid Pink (13.5 to 2.5)

BREATHABILITY AND A NATURAL RANGE OF MOTION.

The Nike Free 5.0 (2c-10c) Toddler Girls' Running Shoe is made with breathable mesh and deep Nike Free sipes for a smooth, comfortable ride and maximum flexibility.

Benefits

• Lightweight mesh with dynamic quarter creates a snug, flexible fit that moves with the natural motion of the foot
• Injected Phylon midsole for lightweight cushioning
• Deep Nike Free sipes for excellent range of motion and a natural, barefoot-like feel
• VELCRO ® brand fastener strap for an adjustable fit and support
• Reinforced outsole rubber on high-wear areas for durability

After learning that Stanford athletes had been training barefoot on the university's golf course, three of Nike's most innovative and creative employees set out to develop a shoe that felt natural and weightless, similar to bare feet. In 2002, they examined a group of men and women with pressure- measuring insoles taped to their feet, using high-speed cameras to capture images of each foot in motion.

The team spent eight years studying the biomechanics of shoeless running. The results yielded a profound understanding of the foot's natural landing angle, pressure and toe position, allowing Nike designers to build an unconventional and flexible running shoe from the inside out.