The most radical sneaker technology of 2012 was pioneered by the HTM team in the Nike Innovation Kitchen. The team, that is comprised of Hiroshi Fujiwara, Tinker Hatfield, and Mark Parker, came up with the radical Idea of knitting a shoe to create a sock like feel. This has been a goal of Nike since the famous Sock racer.
The Flyknit Trainer and Racer were a result of the innovation that exploded during the summer of 2012. Flyknits leapt from shelves, sought after for their comfort and their aesthetics.
Flyknit has the power to reduce emissions for production, and revolutionize the performance sneaker market. From sweaters to the feet of olympians, knitting has come a long way.