US Kayakers asked Nike designers to create a lightweight shoe to help them maneuver their boats through gates in a slalom course. The catch is they wanted a performance improvement over competing barefoot which is how they are accustomed to competing. Nike produced the Grigoros (Greek for Quick),
a fitted ultra lightweight silhouette shoe to provide protection and better-than-barefoot traction, stability and balance during a race.



Features of these Nike Grigoros Kayaking shoes Include:

• Anatomical, split-toe design provides natural movement of the foot
• Channels in between allow for water drainage
• Made from a single piece of Nike’s stickiest rubber compound
• The shoe is actually a low-profile skin that easily slips over the foot
• Available to consumers now

• Innovative Design Rating: Gold
• Performance Edge Rating: Gold
• “Fly Kicks” Rating: Bronze

These Nike Grigoros shoes are available here: The Official Nike Store