The Lunar Lite Racer utilizes a revolutionary cushioning technology. Offering both great cushioning and responsiveness, the Lunar Lite Racer has a high rate of energy return. Relative to its weight, the cushioning is unrivaled. Great for marathons and tempo training.
Model Number: Width D=Medium
How It Fits
- Sizing: Standard running shoe length
- Heel: Medium to narrow width
- Midfoot: Snug fit for medium to narrow feet
- Forefoot: Medium to narrow width
- Toe-Box height: Shallow
- Arch Structure: Medium height
Weight: 5.7 oz (size 9)
Product Lifecycle
- Release date: August 2008
- Model discontinued: December 2009
- Model update: January 2010, LunarRacer+ 2
Pronation Control Technology
Designed for neutral pronation & supination
- Midsole: Low profile Phylite carrier
- Shape: Semi-curved
- Construction Last: Full-length strobel last
Cushioning Technology
- Midsole: Phylite carrier with LunarLite Core
- Heel: LunarLite Core
- Forefoot:LunarLite Core
Upper Materials
- Highly breathable upper utilizes Flywire technology for targeted support and is very light
Outsole Technology
- Phylite waffle pattern with strategically placed BRS 1000 rubber in high wear areas
Introduction
The Nike Lunar Lite Racer+ is a moderate featured shoe designed for neutral pronation or supination. As a lightweight racing shoe, the Lunar Lite Racer is intended for half marathon to marathon distances. This shoe has a curved shape.
Cushioning
- LunarLite system is composed of a LunarLite foam core bonded to a Phylon carrier and is intended to enhance cushioning with increased energy return.
Midsole
- LunarLite system is composed of a LunarLite foam core bonded to a Phylon carrier and is intended to enhance cushioning with increased energy return.
Upper
- Thin mesh encompasses the upper and provides lightweight breathability.
- Flywire is utilized at the medial and lateral midfoot and is composed of high tensile strength fibers sandwiched between a layer of TPU and foam. It is engineered to provide a strong, lightweight, and dynamic fit.
- Microfiber Synthetic overlays are internally located in the forefoot to further lock down the upper for a snug fit.
- Traditional Sockliner
- Slip Lasting involves wrapping and stitching the upper in a bootie-like shape before it is glued to the midsole to increase flexibility and decrease weight.
Outsole
- BRS 1000 carbon rubber is located throughout the outsole for durability.
FOOTWEAR PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
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