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Last updated February 17, 2026

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Multi-component upper heel architecture: NikeRecent Research Landscape

Standard monolithic footwear construction limits aesthetic customization and structural reinforcement. This lever engineers discrete modular interfaces between the top body and decorative heel elements to improve assembly precision.

What technical problems is Nike addressing in Multi-component upper heel architecture?

Inadequate structural heel support

(12)evidences

Mechanical instability and insufficient rigidity in the rear footwear assembly. Resolving this prevents heel collapse and improves energy transfer during high-impact movement.