School me on Nike technology

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Im more of a person of aesthetics for shoes. Never paid much attention to the tech that goes into it.
When i was younger and played ball it never mattered what shoes i played in.Now that i am older i feel some have better support and cushioning.

I always see posts with people talking about the tech in a shoe, but never new what it means.Help? For example

Zoom Air

Flywire

Airmax

 and so on.I appreciate any help
 
Zoom Air: is created using tensile fibers within a pressurized bladder; within this bag the air pressure places the fibers in tension, working to contain the pressure and maintain the sleek low-profile shape of the air unit and these fibers release tension upon impact loading and quickly return to their original state during unloading for quick and responsive cushioning and high energy return. Works across all categories of Nike sport from running to basketball, while used in different incarnations such as heel & forefoot, heel only, forefoot only, and now very rarely, full-length units. When a unit is articulated, this provides enhanced flexibility at toe-off.

Flywire: This is a ultra-lightweight supportive technology that is made from thin nylon fibers placed on the upper of a shoe to hold the foot in place, helping to reduce slippage during activity. This allows for a massive reduction in weight because of these strands are placed only where needed. First debuted in the Hyperdunk and Zoom Victory, this is a ubiquitous tech that Nike has placed in every category so far to date, even in clothing.

Air Max: A maximum-volume air unit that gives maximum impact protection which allows more air volume and visibility than a standard encapsulated Nike Air unit. Two films are shaped with vacuum and pressure while multiple chambers, pressures and heights are possible. Again, like Zoom Air, can be used in multiple incarnations, such as heel, forefoot, and full-length such as the Air Max 360.

Hyperfuse: This new process that seems to be as used as much as Flywire nowadays is a way of constructing a shoe that enables durability and toughness, while still being very breathable. It bonds three light and thin layers together to create a single unit that makes up the entire upper. First, a synthetic base layer provides support in strategic areas to contain the foot. Next, a mesh layer holds all of the pieces together, and provides large windows of breathability. And finally, a skin layer provides abrasion protection in key locations on the outside of the shoe and then is all fused together to provide a solid and breathable base. Debuted in the Zoom Hyperfuse, it now seems to be a staple in basketball and running.
 
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