Womens Nike Shox Shoes

Which Women's Nike Shox Shoes Should You Choose?

Women's Nike Shox Shoes put visible cushioning columns at the center of the design, in three retro shapes made for everyday wear. Each model has its own profile and construction, so weigh the look you want against the cushioning, upper and heel support each one offers. For every Shox style across audiences, see Nike Shox.

• Nike Shox Z: Nike gives it a slim, low-profile shape and a new take on the column design. Pick it for a lower profile and a light, breathable textile upper.
• Nike Shox TL: It recrafts the 2003 shoe with full-length Shox, and Nike pitches it for impact absorption and a bold look on the streets. Pick it for the full-length columns and a heel plate that Nike lists for stability.
• Nike Shox R4: An early-2000s running-inspired shape that Nike sells as a lifestyle shoe. Pick it for a synthetic and textile upper with laser perforations for ventilation.

How to Pick the Right Pair of Women's Nike Shox

Start with the cushioning look: if you would rather show visible Air than columns, compare the women's Nike Air Max Dn, and if you want a different Nike shape altogether, see women's Nike sneakers.

• Profile height: Decide whether you want a slim, low-profile sole or a full-length column sole that puts the cushioning at the center of the design.
• Upper construction: Pick the TL for more structure from its full TPU cage, or the Z or R4 for more ventilation over the foot.
• Heel support: The TL has a TPU plate in the heel, between the midsole and the Shox columns, that Nike says helps provide lateral stability and support. On any pair, check that the heel stays secure without slipping.

What Are the Women's Nike Shox Sneakers Tech Specs?

The columns are the headline, but plates, uppers and outsoles change from model to model.

Shox Columns in Women's Nike Shox Models

On the women's Shox TL, full-length Nike Shox technology combines resilient, flexible columns with moderator plates that compress and regain their shape. The Shox Z uses Nike Shox columns for resilient cushioning in a lower profile. On the R4, Nike describes the columns as giving responsive cushioning.

TPU Heel Plate and Overlays on the Women's Nike Shox TL

A TPU plate in the heel, between the midsole and the Shox columns, helps provide lateral stability and support on the TL. Molded overlays through the midfoot add support and a snug fit.

Uppers on the Women's Nike Shox Z, TL and R4

The Shox Z has a textile upper that Nike describes as light and breathable, with synthetic leather accents that channel original Shox style. The TL uses a combination upper with breathable mesh and a full TPU cage. The R4 has a synthetic and textile upper with laser perforations that Nike says provide ventilation.

Circular Waffle Outsole on Women's Nike Shox Z and R4

The Shox Z sits on a modified, circular Waffle outsole that Nike says gives durable traction, and the R4 has a modified, circular waffle outsole that Nike says gives traction. The TL lists a rubber outsole.

What Colorways Do Women's Nike Shox Shoes Come In?

The Nike Shox Z runs from neutral greys, khaki and white with metallic silver or gold to bolder Fire Red, University Red and Light Magenta looks, and the Shox Z SE adds multi-color and burgundy versions. The Shox TL mostly pairs metallic silver with platinum, brown, cream and black, plus a Particle Rose look. The Shox R4 mixes Particle Rose or black with Light Magenta, Racer Blue and metallic silver.

Key Terms for Women's Nike Shox Footwear

• TPU cage - A frame of flexible molded plastic laid over the upper.
• Waffle outsole - An outsole with a raised, waffle-like pattern for traction.

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