Breakdown of Different Cushioning Technologies

https://www.si.com/nba/2015/04/03/investigating-sneaker-cushioning-nike-adidas-jordan

Came across this article, very informative on the different cushioning technologies.

Thought it would be a good read for anyone new to da game or to clear up misconceptions anyone might have.

good read, I wonder how big the "outperformance" was between Adidas boost/TP Foam and Nikes EVA Foam, lunarlon foam...sometimes I don't think its that drastic and I feel its mostly hype.

None the less I want to see where Nike goes from here. What comes after boost?

gimmedatt said:

 

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​not very convinced. Especially by a video funded by Adidas in 2014, looks like average marketing up until Kanye steps in the picture.

I know the drose were one of the first models to get the boost treatment but why no hype? But I definitely see its a superior foam, I just wish there was a metric to see just how much better it actually is, theres more to foam than just bounce

Again, the video is slightly impressive and I agree boost tech is appealing because of bounce/comfort but I don't think it outperforms lunarlon in the metric that is set where durability, weight, structure and 'cushioning in ratio to responsiveness' are key factors. 

Sure it may be "more comfy" in regards to walking around the mall and more lifestyle settings but further than that I don't think it lives up to the hype. Boost tech is a very comfortable foam and you get a sense of gratification when you first wear it but it doesn't compare to lunarlon, vapormax, air max, or even vulcanized rubber solely (no pun intended) because of the performance aspects of the shoe as opposed to just comfort. When it comes to comfort I agree the ub and even the 9317 model are a step up for comfortable walking but when it comes to performance I believe they fall far behind. The shoe is heavier, the primeknit may be softer to the touch than flyknit which gives the impression that its "more comfortable" but its actually stretchy and non reliable if you ask me. The boost may be more "responsive" but its less durable than vapormax which is just as springy. Just doesn't add up, hype isn't enough to catch up to decades of innovation  

If I had to run for my life I wouldn't pick a yeezy nor an ub. It would be an flyknit or an airmax lol