Can air cushion shoes be used for mountain climbing?

Air cushion shoes are a type of footwear that we are all familiar with. Many people think that air cushion shoes are just a name for shoes, and there may not be much difference from the shoes we usually wear. In fact, from a design point of view, there are still some differences between air cushion shoes and the shoes we usually wear. Generally speaking, the elasticity of air cushion shoes is relatively good, and air cushion shoes are more suitable for wearing on flat roads, because the uneven mountain roads can easily wear out the air cushion shoes.

An air storage cavity for forming an air cushion is arranged between the upper and lower parts of the sole of the air cushion shoe. The air storage cavity and the air inlet and air outlet holes arranged on the shoe form a ventilation device, wherein the air inlet hole is vertically arranged at the rear end of the shoe and communicates with the air storage cavity from top to bottom, and the air outlet hole is horizontally arranged on the upper part of the sole and communicates with the air storage cavity in the shoe from top to bottom respectively.

Air cushion shoes originated from space suits

During the Apollo moon landing program, scientists invented a method of heating and softening a ball of pressure-resistant soft material, placing it in a mold, and then blowing high-pressure gas into the mold in order to manufacture a complete, uniformly thick space suit liner that could withstand high pressure. This method is called "hollow blow molding." Later, sports shoe manufacturers discovered that this process could quickly and efficiently produce complete uppers, and thus they widely used it in the manufacture of sports shoes. Today's air-cushioned sports shoes are all derived from the manufacturing technology of space suits.

Air cushion shoes initially used Air Sole cushioning technology, and Air Sole was the original form of Nike Air. The invention of this shock-absorbing technology not only improves the shock-absorbing performance of the midsole of the shoe, but also reduces the weight of the midsole. More importantly, the emergence of air cushions is not only good news for athletes, but also the cornerstone of the Nike empire and a symbol of high-performance sports shoes. It has become a goal that sports manufacturers around the world are vying to surpass and has stimulated the vigorous development of sports shoe technology. We know that the lightweight Nike air cushion can provide both shock absorption and protection, and its super adaptability allows it to be made into shapes suitable for various styles of sports shoes. And the air cushion has been continuously expanding its family and has now become Nike's largest technology series.

Through the above introduction, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of air cushion shoes. If we seldom go hiking, we don’t need too professional equipment. We must wear flat shoes when hiking. I believe this is known to everyone. At the same time, you can also choose shoes with better breathability. Anti-slip and wear-resistant surfaces are also very important. In general, it is okay to wear air cushion shoes for hiking.