Nike Project Amplify footwear system introduces a bold leap in motion technology, blending robotics and sport science to enhance everyday movement.
What to know
- Nike Project Amplify is the first powered footwear system built for running and walking.
- Developed with Dephy, it combines a lightweight motor, drive belt, and rechargeable cuff battery with a carbon fiber–plated running shoe.
- Testing by 400+ athletes over 2.4 million steps refined its comfort and power delivery.
- Designed for runners at a 10–12-minute mile pace, it focuses on enjoyment and accessibility rather than competition.
- Project Amplify launches alongside Nike’s latest advances in Air apparel, cooling, and mind science.
The Future of Assisted Running and Walking
Project Amplify enhances natural lower-leg and ankle motion to make each stride easier and smoother. Motion algorithms from the Nike Sport Research Lab analyze gait and deliver precise propulsion that feels natural yet powerful. The system helps athletes move farther, reduce fatigue, and enjoy running or walking more often.
A Collaboration Between Design and Robotics
Nike joined forces with Dephy to transform this concept into reality. The first-generation model uses a compact motor, drive unit, and rechargeable cuff battery that clip onto a carbon fiber–plated shoe. Athletes can wear the shoe with or without the assistive module, giving them flexibility without losing performance.
From Prototype to Real-World Testing
Over several years, nine prototypes have evolved through intensive testing. Athletes describe the feeling as having “a second set of calf muscles.” Hills feel like flat ground, and distance runs become smoother and less tiring.
Michael Donaghu, VP of Emerging Sport and Innovation, explains: “Project Amplify started with one question — what if we could help athletes move faster and farther with less energy and more fun? It’s about adding power to your stride while keeping you at the center.”
Redefining Everyday Movement
Like e-bikes changed urban travel, Project Amplify aims to transform running and walking. It bridges human performance and technology, not for elite racers but for those rediscovering movement’s joy — longer, lighter, and easier.
Still in development, Nike continues shaping a powered future of sport through creativity, data, and design.
If you have a body, you are an athlete.
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