INTRODUCING NIKE APEX: THE NEXT LEAP IN MARATHON SPEED

PERLA --Nike Apex is Nike’s pinnacle expression of race-day innovation, created for marathon runners chasing every possible second. Its lightweight system combines a pair of double-stacked Air Zoom units, ZoomX LT foam, a redesigned carbon fiber Flyplate and a Flyknit X upper.

What makes Nike Apex different?
Nike Apex is the first racing shoe to feature two double-stacked Air Zoom units — the most Air ever applied in the forefoot of a Nike running shoe. The platform is designed to compress, store and return energy, delivering up to 40% more energy return than Alphafly 3 in a men's size 10.

How does Nike Apex feel?
Light and fast. A zero-drop, 40-millimeter platform provides consistent support from heel to forefoot, pairing cushioning and impact protection with unreal responsiveness, while a wider outsole, rocker geometry and tuned carbon fiber Flyplate support forward drive and stability.

When is it available?
Nike Apex will be available in January 2027 at nike.com and select retail locations.

Designed for Unimagined Speed
Apex wears its innovation on the outside.
Featuring the same new Air Zoom innovation introduced in Alphafly 4, Apex's visible double-stacked Air Zoom platform creates a distinctive silhouette that reimagines what's possible within today's racing rules — bringing forward the most Air ever applied in the forefoot of a Nike running shoe. Designed to compress, store and return energy, the platform creates a uniquely propulsive sensation that helps runners move efficiently through every mile of the marathon.

Unlike traditional racing shoes, Apex features zero-drop geometry with a 40-millimeter stack height in both the heel and forefoot, creating a balanced ride designed to keep runners feeling supported through every mile. The highly cushioned platform is engineered to maximize energy return while maintaining the responsiveness elite marathoners demand.

Nike’s contemporary system of speed brings together proprietary Air Zoom platforms, advanced foams and engineered plates to deliver distinct solutions for different runners, goals and race-day experiences, all in an easy-to-understand footwear construct.

•    Nike Apex pushes the edge of what racing innovation can become, delivering Nike’s most advanced expression of speed for athletes chasing the edge of marathon performance.
•    Nike Alphafly 4 unlocks speed for all, balancing responsiveness, comfort, stability and efficiency over distance.
•    Nike Swooshfly opens the door, offering an invitation to race day by helping runners feel confident, cushioned and ready to take on the unknown.
Each shoe has a distinct job — built to make race day feel more possible, personal and powerful.