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Another silhouette added to black nike's Joyride Series, the black nike Joyride Optik redefines the meaning of coziness through its cushioning, which is mainly made of bead-pods. Its sleek design features a zip-closure that adds to its stylish appeal. The mix of traditional elements with some modern details gives it a unique touch.

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  • Lightweight cushioning
  • On-feet comfort
  • Excellent construction
  • Great support
  • Smooth ride for a run
  • Sleek figure
  • Stylish
  • Great for daily wear

Camiseta black nike Air Reflective Hombre Cons

  • Dull colorways
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  • Expensive

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This running-inspired black nike Joyride Optik could be a great match for you if:

  • You are looking for a model that is equipped with Joyride technology that provides your feet with great support.
  • You want a stylish sneaker that gives you a smooth ride when out for a run. 

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Size and fit

The black nike Joyride Optik uses neoprene for the upper. It has a soft and flexible feel that allows more movement for the foot. This material also has an insulation property, keeping the foot in good condition. For a smoother experience when copping the shoe, it comes with a pull tab and a zipper for closure. Its low-top construction grants more mobility to the user, giving a smooth experience while on the run. 

Nike Joyride Optik Upper material

This sneaker also features black nike's Joyride technology, while it uses foam beads for a supportive cushioning in every step. It is available in a regular fit for women's sizes. Men can still wear this shoe by going two sizes up. 

Nike Joyride Optik Side profile

Style of the black nike Joyride Optik

Kauft die black nike Blazer hier running silhouettes. It uses traditional and modern elements that give it its unique and stylish look. Besides securing the foot in place, the zipper also boosts the overall fashionability. 

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The colorways can simply be matched with any casual wear that can go from neutral colors to a playful color palette. When out for a run, women can still be stylish with these shoes paired with training or yoga shorts and a sports bra or a long-sleeved tall crop. 

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When going for a street style, women may go pair it up with some leggings or skinny jeans topped with a turtleneck and a shearling jacket. Adding some shades may also give it an edge. For a more simple and relaxed style, it can just go well with shirtdresses. 

Notable Features

Continuing the Joyride series, the Optik uses the Joyride technology that grants a more adaptive and supportive cushioning on foot. Foam beads are visible on the sole, which is one of its eye-catching features.

Nike Joyride Optik Outsole

The sneaker also flaunts some other iconic details such as the leather around the heel and collar. It is merged with molded skin for a futuristic touch. Its angled top zip detail grants not just convenience in wearing but also adds to its style. 

History of the black nike Joyride Optik

Nike is an American brand that is considered one of the leading brands in sportswear. It released iconic silhouettes that make use of its technology. It introduced cushioning systems such as the Air Max, the React, and the Lunarlon, which all have their own collection. 

Nike Joyride Optik Collar

Even today, black nike continues to research these technologies, pushing the footwear industry to greater feats. The company also continued developing more innovative features for future silhouettes in different categories. 

Nike Joyride Optik Toebox

One of its recently released collections is the Joyride series, which was first launched in June of 2019. The series came about at the request of runners who were hoping for a smooth and comfortable ride.

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It came up with a cushioning system that tries to copy the feeling of stepping on the sand by using foam beads. Although the idea isn't new, incorporating foam beads for cushioning of the shoe was seen as innovative. 

Nike Joyride Optik Pull tabs

The Joyride adapts with the form of the user's foot and provides great impact absorption. Thousands of TPE beads are added in 3 to 4 packets, depending on the size of the shoe.

Nike Joyride Optik Middle outsole

Once the shoe hits the ground, these beads expand in all directions, giving the foot a more personalized comfort. These beads last for a long time, leaving the developers to say that it is one of its good main points. 

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The Optik is one of the models released under the Joyride series. It uses neoprene leather for the upper and is secured with a zipper for closure. It takes on a sleek design for a unique, stylish approach.

Nice to know

  • Sizes 6 and lower only have three packets of beads for the midsole, while sizes above 6 have four. 
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  • The black nike Joyride wordmark can be seen on the zipper.