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LOGO SIZE REFERENCE (actual size on garments)

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3RD PARTY TRADEMARKS

CATALOG LOGOS / 3RD PARTY TRADEMARKS

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APPAREL SIZING - NIKE RETAIL (INCHES)MEN’S S M L XL XXL XXXL

Chest 35 - 37 1/2 37 1/2 - 41 41 - 44 44 - 48 1/2 48 1/2 - 53 1/2 53 1/2 - 58

Waist 29 - 32 32 - 35 35 - 38 38 - 43 43 - 47 1/2 47 1/2 - 52 1/2

Hip 35 - 37 1/2 37 1/2 - 41 41 - 44 44 - 47 47 - 50 1/2 50 1/2 - 53 1/2

Regular Inseam 32 1/4 32 1/2 32 3/4 33 33 1/4 33 1/2

Short Inseam 30 1/4 30 1/2 30 3/4 31 31 1/4 31 1/2

Long Inseam 34 1/4 34 1/2 34 3/4 35 35 1/4 35 1/2

WOMEN’S XS (0-2) S (4-6) M (8-10) L (12-14) XL (16-18) XXL (18-20)

Bust 29 1/2 - 32 1/2 32 1/2 - 35 1/2 35 1/2 - 38 38 - 41 41 - 44 1/2 44 1/2 - 48 1/2

Waist 23 1/2 - 26 26 - 29 29 - 31 1/2 31 1/2 - 34 1/2 34 1/2 - 38 1/2 38 1/2 - 42 1/2

Hip 33 - 35 1/2 35 1/2 - 38 1/2 38 1/2 - 41 41 - 44 44 - 47 47 - 50

Regular Inseam 31 1/4 31 1/2 31 3/4

Short Inseam 29 1/4 29 1/2 29 3/4

Long Inseam 33 1/4 33 1/2 33 3/4

WOMEN’S EXTENDED SIZES 1X 2X 3X

Bust 44 1/2 - 48 1/2 48 1/2 - 52 1/2 52 1/2 - 56 1/2

Waist 38 1/2 - 42 1/2 42 1/2 - 46 1/2 46 1/2 - 50 1/2

Hip 47 - 50 50 - 54 54 - 58

Regular Inseam 31 3/4

Short Inseam 29 3/4

Long Inseam 33 3/4

WOMEN’S NIKE BRA SIZES XS S M L XL 1XL 2XL 3XL

A/B Cup 30 32 34 36 38

B/C Cup 30 32 34 36 38 40 40 40

C/D Cup 30 32 34 36 38 40 40 42

D/E Cup 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44

WOMEN’S GARMENT FITMEN’S GARMENT FIT

STRETCH FIT SLIM FIT STANDARD FIT LOOSE FITSTRETCH FIT SLIM FIT STANDARD FIT LOOSE FIT

APPAREL SIZING

BOYS’ XS S M L XL

Chest 25 1/2 - 26 26 - 27 27 - 29 1/2 29 1/2 - 32 32 - 35

Waist 23 1/2 - 24 24 - 25 1/2 25 1/2 - 27 27 - 28 1/2 28 1/2 - 29 1/2

Hip 27 - 28 28 - 29 1/2 29 1/2 - 31 1/2 31 1/2 - 33 1/2 33 1/2 - 35

Height 47-51" 51-55" 55-59" 59-63" 63-67"

Age 7 - 8 8 - 10 10 - 12 12 - 13 13 - 15

GIRLS' XS S M L XL

Chest 25 1/2 - 27 27 - 29 29 - 31 31 - 33 1/2 33 1/2 - 36 1/2

Waist 23 1/2 - 24 24 - 25 25 - 27 27 - 28 28 - 29 1/2

Hip 27 - 29 29 - 31 31 - 33 33 - 35 35 - 37

Height 47-51" 51-55" 55-59" 59-63" 63-67"

Age 7 - 8 8 - 10 10 - 12 12 - 13 13 - 15

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NIKE SB APPAREL SIZING - NIKE RETAIL (INCHES)

NIKE SB APPAREL SIZING

MEN’S S M L XL XXL

Chest 37 - 39 39 - 41 41 - 43 43 - 46 46 - 49

Waist 31 - 33 33 - 35 35 - 37 37 - 40 40 - 43

Hip 37 - 39 39 - 41 41 - 43 43 - 46 46 - 49

Regular Inseam 32 1/2

Short Inseam 30 1/2

Long Inseam 34 1/2

WOMEN'S XS S M L XL

Chest 31 1/2 - 33 1/2 33 1/2 - 35 1/2 35 1/2 - 37 1/2 37 1/2 - 39 1/2 39 1/2 - 41 1/2

Waist 24 - 26 26 - 28 28 - 30 30 - 32 32 - 34

Hip 33.5 - 35.5 35.5 - 37 1/2 37 1/2 - 39 1/2 39 1/2 - 41 1/2 41 1/2 - 43 1/2

Regular Inseam 31 1/2

Short Inseam 29 1/2

Long Inseam 33 1/2

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NFL APPAREL SIZING - NIKE RETAIL (INCHES)

MEN'S AUTHENTIC JERSEYS 40 44 48 52 56 60

Chest 37 1/2 - 41 41 - 44 44 - 48 1/2 48 1/2 - 53 1/2 53 1/2 - 58 58 - 63

Waist 32 - 35 35 - 38 38 - 43 43 - 47 1/2 47 1/2 - 52 1/2 52 1/2 - 57

Hip 37 1/2 - 41 41 - 44 44 - 47 47 - 50 1/2 50 1/2 - 53 1/2 53 1/2 - 57

NFL APPAREL SIZING

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GRAPHIC TEE FIT GUIDEj

— NEW FIT SPECS BODY WIDTH .......................................... ( 51 cm ) BODY LENGTH ..................................... ( 68.5 cm ) SS SLEEVE LENGTH ............................... ( 44.7 cm )

— UPDATED ATTRIBUTES BODY WIDTH ........................ ( -1.0 cm / -0.39 IN ) BODY LENGTH ...................... ( -1.5 cm / -0.59 IN ) SS SLEEVE LENGTH ............... ( -1.4 cm / -0.55 IN )

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— DESIGN DETAILS 1. SET ON cOLLAR. DOUBLE NEEDLE cOVER STITcH. 2. SINGLE NEEDLE cHAIN STITcH SHOULDER. 3. DOUBLE NEEDLE cOVER STITcH HEm.

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— DESIGN DETAILS 4. SET IN cOLLAR. SINGLE NEEDLE cOVER STITcH. 5. DOUBLE NEEDLE cHAIN STITcH SHOULDER. 6. SINGLE NEEDLE cOVER STITcH HEm.

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1. SS STATEmENT cREW. 2. SS cORE cREW. 3. V NEcK STATEmENT. 4. TANK. ALSO AVAILABLE (NOT PICTURED) V NEcK cORE. LS STATEmENT cREW. LS cORE cREW. SLEEVELESS cREW.

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NATURALS —cOTTON JERSEY WITH SOfT fINISH. 100% cOTTON. 150G.

BLENDS —TRI-BLEND. 25% cOTTON / 25% RAYON / 50% POLYESTER. 160G.

DRI-fIT BLEND. 13% cOTTON / 212% RAYON / 75% POLYESTER. 155G.

SYNTHETICS —

cOTTON JERSEY. 100% cOTTON. 150G.

DRI-fIT cOTTON. 60% cOTTON / 40% POLYESTER. 150G.

LEGEND. 100% POLYESTER. 135G.

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— NEW FIT SPECS BODY WIDTH .......................................... ( 42 cm ) BODY LENGTH ....................................... ( 63 cm ) BODY SWEEP ...................................... ( 45.5 cm )

— UPDATED ATTRIBUTES BODY WIDTH ..................................... ( -1.5 cm* ) BODY LENGTH ................................... ( +1.5 cm* ) BODY SWEEP ........................................ ( +2 cm* )

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— DESIGN DETAILS 1. SET IN cOLLAR. SINGLE NEEDLE cHAIN STITcH. 2. SINGLE NEEDLE cHAIN STITcH SHOULDER. 3. SINGLE NEEDLE cHAIN STITcH cURVED HEm.

— DESIGN DETAILS 4. SET IN cOLLAR. DOUBLE NEEDLE cHAIN STITcH. 5. DOUBLE NEEDLE cHAIN STITcH SHOULDER. 6. DOUBLE NEEDLE cHAIN STITcH STRAIGHT HEm.

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1. SS STATEmENT cREW. 2. SS cORE cREW. 3. SS ScOOP STATEmENT. 4. RAcERBAcK TANK. ALSO AVAILABLE (NOT PICTURED) SS ScOOP cORE. V NEcK STATEmENT. V NEcK cORE. LS STATEmENT V NEcK. LS cORE V NEcK. SLEEVELESS cREW.

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NATURALS —cOTTON JERSEY WITH SOfT fINISH. 100% cOTTON. 150G.

BLENDS —TRI-BLEND. 25% cOTTON / 25% RAYON / 50% POLYESTER. 160G.

DRI-fIT BLEND. 13% cOTTON / 212% RAYON / 75% POLYESTER. 155G.

SYNTHETICS —

cOTTON JERSEY. 100% cOTTON. 150G.

DRI-fIT cOTTON. 60% cOTTON / 40% POLYESTER. 150G.

LEGEND. 100% POLYESTER. 135G.

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WOMEN’S TO... 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 12

Kids’ 3.5Y 4Y 4.5Y 5Y 5.5Y 6Y 6.5Y 7Y

KIDS’ 0-3 MOS 6 MOS 1 YR 18 MOS 2-2.5 YRS 3-4 YEARS 5-6 YRS 7-8 YRS 9-10 YRS 11-13 YRS

Size 0C-2C 3C-4C 5C-6C 6C-7C 7C-8C 9C-10C 11C-12C 12C-13C 1Y-2Y 3Y-7Y

WOMEN’S TO... 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 12

Men’s 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11

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Sock Size XS S M L XL

Men’s US Shoe Size – – 6-8 8-12 12-15

Women's US Shoe Size – 4-6 6-10 10-13 –

Youth US Shoe Size 13C-3Y (YS) 3Y-5Y (YM) 5Y-7Y (YL) – –

Sock Size YOUTH S YOUTH M YOUTH L

Youth US Shoe Size 13C-3Y 3Y-5Y 5Y-7Y

ELITE SOCK SIZING (BASED ON SHOE SIZE)

Sock Size SIZE 1 SIZE 2 SIZE 3 SIZE 4 SIZE 5 SIZE 6

Men’s (US) 4-5.5 6-7.5 8-9.5 10-11.5 12-13.5 14-16

Women's (US) 5.5-7 7.5-9 9.5-11 11.5-13 – –

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GLOVE SIZE (BY AGE)

AGE 5-6 YRS 7-8 YRS 9-12 YRS HIGH SCHOOL/ADULT HIGH SCHOOL/ADULT ADULT (SOFTBALL)

POSITION General General General Infield Outfield

GLOVE SIZE 10" - 10 1/2" (Youth Model) 10 1/2" - 11" (Youth Model) 11" - 11 1/2" (Youth Model) 11" - 11 1/2" 12" - 12 1/2" 9" - 14" (accommodates larger ball)

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FOOTBALLv

527152-00 1 WRENCH / 14 CLEATS $5.00

70038-00 BOX OF 1000 CLEATS $265.00

SOCCERv

528801-00 PREMIUM REPLACEMENT STUDS (ALL ALUMINUM)8 TUBES CONTAINING 4 (11MM) STUDS/2 (13MM) STUDS, 4 TUBES CONTAINING 4 (13MM) STUDS/2 (15MM) STUDS

528803-00 PERFORMANCE REPLACEMENT STUDS (TPU/ALUMINUM)8 TUBES CONTAINING 8 (11MM) STUDS/4 (13MM) STUDS, 4 TUBES CONTAINING 8 (13MM) STUDS/4 (15MM) STUDS

BASEBALLv

527149-00 INTERCHANGEABLE CLEAT WRENCH527150-00 REPLACEMENT MCS CLEATS527151-00 REPLACEMENT METAL CLEATS

One – $2.50

Cleat Pack of 12 – $8.00

Cleat Pack of 12 – $8.00

528801-00 528803-00

527149-00

527152-0070038-00

TRACK AND FIELDv

70056-00 5MM CER-AL PYRAMID SPIKES Box of 100 – $25.00

70057-00 7MM CER-AL PYRAMID SPIKES Box of 100 – $25.00

70058-00 7MM CER-AL XMAS TREE SPIKES Box of 100 – $25.00

70059-00 9MM CER-AL PYRAMID SPIKES Box of 100 – $25.00

70060-00 12MM CER-AL PYRAMID SPIKES Box of 100 – $25.00

70061-00 2MM CER-AL BLANK SPIKES Box of 100 – $25.00

315564-01 TRACK & FIELD WRENCH Pack of 10 – $10.00

70056-00 70057-00 70058-00 70059-00 70060-00 70061-00

315564-01

Assorted pack of 12 tubes, each containing 6 studs – $11.99 per tube

Assorted pack of 12 tubes, each containing 12 studs – $11.99 per tube

527150-00 527151-00

FOOTWEAR REPLACEMENT PARTS

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FIBERS COTTON-Thisnaturalfiberhasasoft,dry,comfortablefeel.Italsoreadilyabsorbsmoisture,whichcanbearguedasbothabenefitandadisadvan-tage.•CertifiedOrganicCotton-Anaturalstaplefiberthathasbeengrownandharvested without the use of synthetic chemical pesticides, fertilizers or defo-liantsforatleastthreeyearsandinspectedannuallyfororganiccertificationby a third party accredited agency.

MICROFIBER - Veryfinesyntheticfilamentfibers.InDri-FITfabric,theyhelpmove moisture by capillary action. In Therma-FIT fabric, their larger surface areahelpstrapwarmedair.InClima-FITfabric,microfibersallowfordensecoverage with breathability.

NYLON-Themostabsorbentsyntheticfiber.Aswellasbeinglightweightandquickdrying,nylon’sbenefitsincludedurabilityandeasycare.

POLYESTER-Asyntheticfiber,polyesteriseasytocarefor,resistswrinklesand has very low absorbency, which makes it ideal for moisture manage-ment.Polyesterfiberalsohashighthermalretention,whichmakesitagoodinsulator.

SPANDEX-Thegenerictermforasyntheticstretchfiber.Spandexhasexcellentstretchandrecovery,andcanbeusedforform-fittinggarmentslikebodywear, or to add comfort and freedom of movement to looser garments.

WOOL-Anaturalfibermadefromthefleeceoflamborsheep.UsedinNikesweaters and headwear to provide soft, warm, comfortable wear. FABRICS COOL MOTION-Niketrademarkforfabricengineeredtoenhanceairflowand comfort during movement. This fabric utilizes a Dri-FIT ventilated under-layer for comfort and vents in the lightweight outer membrane for convective cooling.

CREPE - Made of cotton or synthetics, crepe has an irregular surface and comesindifferentdegreesofsheerness.Lookforlightweightpolyestercrepein Nike short liners.

DOBBY-Aweavingmethodthatcanproducegeometricpatterns.Ifdifferentfibersoryarnsareused,thefabriccanbecross-dyedforatwo-coloreffect.

DOUBLE KNIT - A circular knit fabric knitted with two sets of needles to createadoublethickness.Thisalsoallowstheuseofdifferentcolors,fibersor yarns on each side of the fabric.

DRI-FIT - Nike trademark for fabrics that wick moisture to help keep athletes dry and comfortable. •Dri-FITUV-MoisturemanagementwithUVsolarprotection.

DROP NEEDLE - A drop-needle rib knit construction adds visual interest andmakesforaslim-fittinggarment.

DURASHEEN - The Nike name for a medium to heavy warp knit tricot, which usesbrightyarnstogiveaveryshinyappearance.Itlooksfastandflashyonthe basketball court.

FAILLE-Amedium-weight,wovenfabricwithflatribscreatedbyusingheavierfilling(horizontal)yarns.

FLEECE - A knit fabric with a brushed or sheared surface. Made of cotton blendsorpolyester,fleeceissoft,comfortableandwarm.Bodyheatwarmsthepocketsofairbetweentheraisedfibers,enablingheatretentionwithoutadding weight.

FRENCH TERRY-Thesameconstructionasfleece,withoutthebrushedsurface.

INTERLOCK - A type of double knit. The fabric has a smooth surface on both sides, contains less elasticity than ribs and possesses good wearing qualities.

JACQUARD - An intricate method of knitting used to create a pattern, either simple or elaborate in design.

JERSEY - A basic knitted fabric. Think soft basic tees, bottoms, and linings.

MESH - Warp knit or circular knit construction with large or small holes to allow air movement through the fabric.

MICROFAILLE-Afine,wovenfabricwithasubtlerib.

MICROFIBER TAFFETA-Afairlydensewovenfabricmadefrommicrofiberpolyester, providing good water and wind resistance without a coating.

MICROFIBER TWILL-Microfiberpolyesteryarnswoveninatwillconstruc-tion for a soft hand and drape.

OXFORD - A woven fabric where yarns are woven together in parallel. When madewithfinecottonyarns,ityieldsasoft,drapablelightweightshirtingfab-ric. When made with heavy synthetic yarn, it yields a durable textured fabric for outerwear and bags.

PIQUÉ - From the French word meaning “quilted,” this textured knit fabric is made of cotton or synthetics. Piqué is often found in polos. Double knit and fleecefabricscanalsobeproducedwithapiquéface.

PLATED - A fabric construction in which the yarn on the face of the fabric is adifferentcolororcontentthantheyarnontheback.Often,ashinysyntheticfilamentyarnisusedontheface,withasoftcottonspunyarnontheback.

POPLIN - A medium-weight, plain weave fabric, traditionally made from cot-ton,withafineribeffect.

RIPSTOP - A woven fabric with heavier yarns placed in a checkerboard or diamond pattern. This adds strength, prevents rips or tears from spreading, andalsoaddsavisualeffect.

SATIN - Satin fabrics have a smooth, lustrous face while the back of the materialisdull.Thesatinweaveandfinishingprovidesanenhancedsurfacetexture.

STORM-FIT - Nike trademark for fabrics that are water and windproof with a high level of breathability to keep you comfortable and dry in rain, sleet and snow. The primary construction for Storm-FIT is polyester or nylon woven with a breathable laminate. • Storm-FIT 5, 10, and 20 refers to the blockage of wind and rain penetration at 5,000mm, 10,000mm, or 20,000mm of water pressure.

SUPPLEX NYLON - Trademark of Invista for fabrics made of air-textured nylon to give a look and feel like cotton.

TACTEL NYLON-TactelisatrademarkofInvistaforanylonfiberthathasasoft hand and improved moisture management.

TAFFETA - Refers to a variety of smooth, crisp, sometimes shiny, synthetic woven fabrics.

THERMA-FIT - Nike trademark for materials that provide warm insulation withwindresistance.Theprimaryconstructionismicrofiberpolyesterfleece.

TRICOT - A warp knit fabric using synthetic yarns. Tricot can be very lightweight(foruseasaliner),canbemadewithspandex(intights)orcanbesubstantialandrigid(foruseinshiny,traditionalbasketballshorts).

TWILL-Awovenfabricidentifiedbyitsdiagonallines.Twillisdurable,hasagood drape and is wrinkle resistant.

WARP KNIT-Warpknitsofferacombinationofthebenefitsofknitsandwovens. While circular knits like jersey are interlooped only horizontally, warp knits allow for vertical, horizontal and diagonal interlooping of yarns. This allows formation of complex fabrics with a wide range of properties, from very fineliningsandstretchandcompressionfabrics,toheavy,stablefabrics. FINISHES BRUSHED-Afinishingprocessusedforknitorwovenfabricsinwhichbrushes are used to raise the surface to create a soft, fuzzy, comfortable texture.

CORDED - Two applications: Corded Durasheen is a variation on that fabric, forming vertical ridges. A corded welt pocket refers to a garment construction technique that forms a ridge, like piping, at the pocket.

DRY HAND (PLAIN WEAVE) - Standard weave fabric with a dry cotton-like feel.

GARMENT WASHED - Garment washing pre-shrinks and creates a softer, broken-in or distressed look.

MERCERIZED-Afinishingprocessusedtoswellcottonfibers.Merceriza-tion increases fabric strength, luster and dye absorption.

PEACHED-Alsocalledsandedorsueded,thisfinishingprocessusessand-papertocreateasofterfinishonthesurfaceofthefabric.

PLATED-Fabricproducedfromtwoyarnsofdifferentcolors,charactersorqualities.Usedinknittedfabric(suchasjersey)withonekindofyarnontheface and another on the back.

PU COATED - Polyurethane is applied in a thin layer to one side of fabric to give it water-resistance properties.

TEFLON COATED - Coated with a branded performance water-repellent finish.OwnedbyE.I.duPontdeNemours.

YARN-DYED - Yarns that were dyed before knitting or weaving into fabric.

APPAREL GLOSSARY

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MIDSOLE MATERIAL Phylonmidsole Phylonislightweight,whiter(especiallyatPOP),non-yellowing,andnotsusceptible to

attack by water or microbials.PUmidsole PUhaslong-termdurabilityandbettercompressionset-resistancethanPhylon.EVA midsole EVA’s resilient material provides adequate shock protection. EVA midsoles are die-cut

ratherthanpoured(aswithPU)ormolded(aswithPhylon).Die-cut midsole Sheets of EVA are cut using a die and applied, rather than re-heated and formed, as with

Phylon construction.EVAwedgemidsole Sameasdie-cut,exceptM/Siswedgeshaped(taperedfrombacktofront),ratherthan

foamflatpiececonstruction.

OUTSOLE MATERIALPhylonoutsole Usedonsomeindoorathleticshoes.Dramaticallyreducesweight.Notdurableenough

for all outdoor activities.BRS 1000 outsole NIKE’s standard running outsole. Provides a good level of durability and traction with a

marking outsole.Solidrubberoutsole BasicterminologyformostNIKEoutsoles.Theoutsoleisnotblown(as

withDuralon).Carbonrubberoutsole Arubbercompoundwithacarbonfillerforincreaseddurability.Markingoutsole.(Ex.)

BRS 1000.Sticky rubber outsole An outsole developed for traction. Several sticky compounds exist for bouldering, river

sandals, etc. High traction renders less durability.DRC outsole NIKE’s highest durable compound - used for tennis and occasionally outdoor basketball.

Thenon-markingoutsoleoffersabrasionresistancebutwith minimal traction.

Duralonoutsole Ablown(slightlyfoamed)outsolecompound.Lightweightmaterialallowsforacushyfeelon high end running shoes.

TPUoutsole Contrarytoname,thisisnotanoutsole.TPU(ThermoplasticUrethane)providesstiffnessand is used to form plates for soccer cleats, football, baseball, etc.

Pebax® outsole Pebax® is a nylon material that bonds to rubber.Gum rubber outsole A term used incorrectly in the industry. At NIKE, it refers to an outsole with a certain gum/

brown color. Excellent traction for volleyball.Nike grind outsole An outsole containing reground shoe scraps, waste or old shoes.Autoclave Rubber outsoles are usually cured in a press under high temperature and pressure condi-

tions. An autoclave resembles a pressure cooker using steam to cure the rubber. Canvas shoes with uncured gum rubber outsoles are cured with autoclave.

MIDSOLE AND OUTSOLE ENHANCEMENTSCrash pad A stand alone pad on the heel of running shoes designed to minimize

impact pressure.Flexgrooves Laterallyandverticallyplacedchannelsthatassistinfootflex.Interlock TherelationshipbetweenPhylonandPUwhenusedonthesameshoe.Dual-density PUandPhylon,oranytwovaryingdensitiesofonematerialthatprovideastiffmidsolein

certain areas, and a soft midsole in others.Sponge rubber Contains a blowing agent that develops a cell structure for extra cushioning.Low-profile AdesignthatplacesthecenterheightofthemidsolelowerthantheNIKE

standard.Usedonselectshoestoenhancestabilityorquicknesswhen changing direction.

Outrigger An added stability feature with a protruding outsole and midsole on the lateral side.Non-marking Anoutsolethatwon’tmarkwoodorcourtfloors.Doesnotcontaincarbonblack.Concentric circle Designed for ball-of-foot pivoting.Waffleoutsole FamousNIKEdesignsimilartoawaffleinappearance,providingexcellenttraction.Lightweight Lighter than NIKE’s standard outsoles; weight is reduced by using a blowing agent.Multidirectional Lugs on the outsole facing varying directions to optimize traction; the heel lugs face

forward and the toe lugs face back.

Wet/dry traction The stick factor that an outsole maintains on wet or dry surfaces.Highdurometer Durometerisameasureofhardness.Highhardnessmayprovidebetterdurability(but

notalways),yetmayprovidelesstraction.Herringbone design A basketball or tennis outsole pattern that provides optimal traction on

smooth surfaces.

AIR-SOLE UNIT ENHANCEMENTS Blow molded A manufacturing process where the urethane Air-Sole unit material is forced into a mold

using high pressure. This allows for a variety of new Air-Sole unit shapes.Heel Air-Sole unit placement in the heel only.Forefoot Air-Sole unit placement in the forefoot only.Low-profile Optimumcushioningthatkeepsthefootlowtothegroundforquick

response time.Full-length Air-Sole unit placement that extends the full-length of the shoe.FlexileAir CompartmentalizedAir-Soleunitsdesignedtofollowflexgroovepatterns;

improvingflexibility.Dual-pressure Two varying pressure systems within one Air-Sole unit. Higher pressure often

exists on the outside for stability, while lower pressure resides on the inside for cushion-ing.(Ex.)Max2.

Maximum volume Air-Sole unit placement that extends from heel to forefoot.Air-SoleMax Air A maximum volume Air-Sole unit.

SPIKES/STUDSTool hardened spikes Steel spike composition.Aluminum studs Aluminum composition.Metal-tipped studs A plastic based cleat with metal tips.Elliptical-studs A new soccer product designed to minimize cleat pressure.Toe studs Designed to enhance hill climbing.

PLATE/SHANK MATERIALSTPUplate ThermoplasticUrethane,addedforstability.TPUplatesmaybefinetunedfor optimal

stiffness.Shank plate Adds stability to midfoot; placing a shank that runs front to back.3-D thermoplastic shank Softens when exposed to heat and returns to original condition when cooled to room

temperature.

SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS-VARIATIONSProtective fabric web A special insert between the outsole and midsole on trail running shoes that prevents

bruising from rock chips.Women’sspecificlast Designedforwomen’sfeet.Non-slip sockliner A texture applied to the sockliner topcloth that helps prevent internal slippage.TPR rubber inserts Thermoplastic inserts.Medialedging Aspecialfinishappliedtotheinsideedgesoftheoutsolethatpromotesbettergrip.PVCheelplug Aninsertaddedintothemidsoleoroutsole(intherearoftheshoe)forstability,durability,

or cushioning.Stability cup A heel counter added to the inside of the shoe for extra stability and protection.Rubber cupsole A rubber outsole with sidewalls, integrated into a single unit. It is cemented and stitched

to the upper.Non-marking rubber A non-marking rubber outsole with sidewalls, integrated into a single unit.Cupsole

FOOTWEAR GLOSSARY