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Deconstructed: NIKE BOOK 1

NIKE BOOK 1 follows the design concept of simplifying, combining wearing aesthetics with actual performance. It can fit with many different outfits. In this issue, we take a look at the internal construction and design details of the BOOK 1 by deconstructing it.

NIKE BOOK 1

Separating the vamp and insole of right shoe

The upper is made of retro type leather.

The reverse side of the upper add foam to improve the fitness.

The leather is thick.

Both sides of the lining use mesh fabric, which improve the air permeability.

The independent shoe tongue is thick.

The foam padding of shoe tongue uses punching design to improve the air permeability.The shoe collar is made of anti-fur material. The foam padding is thick.Shoe heel counter & foam paddingThe surface of shoe-pad uses fabric material

The surface of shoe-pad is glued.

The width of EUR42.5 forefoot shoe-pad is 95.05mm.

The thickness of EUR42.5 shoe-pad is about 5.28mm.

The surface of insole fabric is EVA material.

The reverse side of insole fabric uses non-woven material, which is also printed product information.

The midsole uses full-length CUSHLON foam, arch TPU stabilizing plate and U shape Zoom Air cushion on the heel.

We can see the position relationship between TPU stabilizing plate and midsole from the side profile.

The TPU stabilizing plate is displayed front and back, with 3 reinforcing bars on the back.

The length of EUR42.5 TPU stabilizing plate is about 73.65mm.

The width of EUR42.5 TPU stabilizing plate is about 37.09mm.

The thickness of EUR42.5 TPU stabilizing plate is about 2.41mm.

The rear sole uses a piece of thick U shape ZOOM AIR cushion.

We an see the position relationship between ZOOM AIR cushion and midsole from the side profile.

The length of EUR42.5 heelpiece Zoom Air cushion is about 72.04mm.

The width of EUR42.5 heelpiece Zoom Air cushion is about 46.44mm.

The thickness of EUR42.5 heelpiece Zoom Air cushion is about 14.48mm.

The outboard midsole is covered by rubber and plastic material.

The length of EUR42.5 outboard rubber and plastic material is about 295mm.

The width of EUR42.5 forefoot outboard rubber and plastic material is about 20.06mm.

The thickness of EUR42.5 forefoot outboard rubber and plastic material is about 2.28mm.

The width of EUR42.5 outboard rubber and plastic material on the arch position is about 23.99mm.

The thickness of EUR42.5 outboard rubber and plastic material on the arch position is about 2.43mm.

The width of EUR42.5 outboard rubber and plastic material on heelpiece is about 26.78mm.

The thickness of EUR42.5 outboard rubber and plastic material on heelpiece is about 2.27mm.

The outsole is made of one-piece XDR rubber.

The outsole uses herringbone pattern. The groove design on the outsole improves the flexibility.

The width of EUR42.5 forefoot sole rubber is about 113.56mm.

The thickness of EUR42.5 forefoot sole rubber is about 3.27mm.

The width of EUR42.5 heelpiece sole rubber is about 84.38mm.

The thickness of EUR42.5 heelpiece sole rubber is about 3.48mm.

The thickness of EUR42.5 forefoot sole is about 16.13mm.

The thickness of EUR42.5 arch position is about 23.19mm.

The thickness of heelpiece is about 24.97mm. The drop height is about 8.84mm.

The unit weight of EUR42.5 is about 358.7g.

The side profile of NIKE BOOK 1

The deconstructed parts of NIKE BOOK 1

Deconstructed Report:

Upper: The upper is made of retro type leather. The overall strength is good. Both sides of shoe body is made of fabric material, which is a little soft and the strength is not good.

Midsole: It has full-length Cushlon, arch TPU stabilizing plate and U shape ZOOM AIR cushion on the heelpiece. The outboard midsole is covered by rubber and plastic material.
Overall, NIKE BOOK 1 is a pair of nice basketball shoes and casual shoes. It goes great with a lot of different outfits.

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