Nike Aeroblades
Objective:
Maximize athletes' velocity.
Result:
The Nike AeroBlades went through extensive wind tunnel testing and came out with the proven ability to decrease an athlete’s drag more than any other Nike technology—they’ve even shaved multiple seconds off marathon runners’ records. Placed strategically on each athlete’s uniform, the little fin-shaped protrusions are made from recycled polyester and designed to make the speediest sprinters even speedier. The AeroBlades are a part of Nike’s Vapor track and field kit, which also comes with AeroSwift leg and arm sleeves, as well as therapeutic tape covered in AeroBlades that allows an athlete to tailor the blade placement to his or her event and minimize wind friction even more.