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Last updated February 17, 2026

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Modular base footwear architecture: NikeRecent Research Landscape

Standardized footwear manufacturing prevents individual biomechanical optimization, leading to user discomfort and performance loss. This lever utilizes interchangeable modular components to tune regional mechanical response at the point of assembly.

What technical problems is Nike addressing in Modular base footwear architecture?

Inadequate biomechanical customization

(3)evidences

Inability to quantify carbon emissions across modular components and diverse product configurations. Precise footprinting allows for data-driven sustainability compliance and material selection.

Inadequate anatomical cushioning fit

(1)evidences

Standardized footwear fails to account for individual anatomical variations in forefoot loading and biomechanics. Addressing this prevents localized discomfort and repetitive stress injuries during gait.

Static product configuration limitations

(1)evidences

Standard manufacturing creates static structures that cannot adapt to individual anatomical variations or specific user needs. Addressing this constraint allows for post-production functional optimization and personalized fit.