Working with a German sports research scientist, Nike designed a shoe called the Pidima (Greek for Leap) to suport the needs of world-class gymnasts. The shoe is specifically designed for the vault competition and represents the smallest Nike shoe ever produced. Essential to the design is a slightness of material that allows the foot to feel as bare as possible while improving traction beneath the sole.



Features of these Nike Gymnast Pidima shoes Include:

• Has a neutral, skin-toned color so focus is on athlete, not the shoe
• Forefoot pad that mimicks the Nike track spike pattern
• Packaged in a small carrying pouch inspired by Chinese silk to keep the shoes together in gymnasts’ duffel bags
• Split on the outsole allows for pliability between first and second metatarsals where they spread during impact
• Available to consumers now

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

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