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Last updated February 17, 2026

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Multilayered composite sole architecture: NikeRecent Research Landscape

Fixed bonding in footwear prevents modular repair and material recycling, leading to premature product disposal. These innovations utilize mechanical interlocking and separable interfaces to enable component replacement and circularity.

What technical problems is Nike addressing in Multilayered composite sole architecture?

Interlayer delamination and structural instability

(8)evidences

Permanent chemical adhesion prevents the separation of footwear layers for repair or recycling. Enabling mechanical disassembly facilitates material recovery and modular replacement.

Inadequate impact force attenuation

(8)evidences

Inadequate shock absorption during gait cycles leads to musculoskeletal fatigue and injury. Enhancing energy dissipation improves user protection and athletic performance longevity.

Localized plantar pressure concentrations

(4)evidences

Insufficient energy absorption during initial ground contact leads to excessive joint stress. Improving shock dissipation prevents musculoskeletal fatigue and injury.