But these sneakers have a secret weapon: a HART (High Abrasion Rubber Tech) outsole. This material is slimmer than the brand’s other XDR rubber technologies, making it lighter and more flexible, but it doesn’t sacrifice durability or abrasion resistance.
Better still, the rubber creeps up over the toe, sides and heel, offering extra protection where you need it most. Yet, since it’s semitransparent, it still lets the elements beneath, like the signature Swoosh, show through.
Clean *ss kicks
There are a few other benefits to the reinforcement of this sneaker. For starters, since they’re white, it’ll keep them clean for longer, resisting dirt and other buildup, while making them easier to clean.
If you do choose to use them for skating, that rubber will add some character. You’ll get scuffs and scrapes without ripping through the upper, allowing them to last longer while still accruing some uniqueness.