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NIKELAB GYAKUSOU UNVEILS SILHOUETTES FOR SPRING

For over half a decade, Jun Takahashi, founder of the apparel brand Undercover, has comfortably worn three hats — that of a runner, designer and Nike collaborator, consulting on the NikeLab x Undercover Gyakusou collection. It is a rare fusion, explains NikeLab Senior Design Director Jarrett Reynolds.

“Jun is a real runner,“ Reynolds elaborates. “I’ll sit down and ask him how he‘s been running, what has changed, what‘s working and what‘s not. I’m able to get insight that could only come from him because he has an insane eye for design and is a passionate runner.“

This confluence means that after 12 collections, NikeLab and Takahashi are still tackling new challenges by blending Nike innovation with Takahashi‘s ever-evolving running insights and signature aesthetic.

For Spring 2016, they dig into weather and temperature, be it that of the environment or the runner, with data-informed placement of water-resistant materials and pockets that allow for quick and efficient storage of outer layers. The latest offering also features silhouettes designed for both men and women.

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NIKELAB GYAKUSOU LASER LIGHT TOPO JACKET

Rain-mapping data provided by the Nike Apparel Innovation team informed the placement of added weather protection on the chest and shoulders in the NikeLab Gyakusou Laser Light Topo Jacket.

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NIKELAB GYAKUSOU DRI-FIT UTILITY SPEED LONG TIGHT

Featuring the new quick-pack pocket, the NikeLab Gyakusou Dri-FIT Utility Speed Long Tight employs Dri-FIT fabric to help keep the athlete cool and comfortable.

NIKELAB GYAKUSOU DRI-FIT RACER TANK

The NikeLab Gyakusou Dri-FIT Racer Tank features perforations informed by skin temperature maps. The size of the perforations varies according to runners‘ zonal breathability needs.

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NIKELAB GYAKUSOU DRI-FIT WOVEN RACER SHORT LINED

The lightweight NikeLab Gyakusou Dri-FIT Woven Racer Short Lined includes a new quick-pack back pocket, which enables the runner to seamlessly store an outer layer without interrupting his or her stride.

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NIKELAB GYAKUSOU LASER LIGHT BREATHE JACKET

Informed by skin-temperature maps, the laser perforations in the NikeLab Gyakusou Laser Light Breathe Jacket are designed to provide breathability in areas runners need it most.

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NIKELAB GYAKUSOU DRI-FIT RACER TOP

The NikeLab Gyakusou Dri-FIT Racer Top features cooling ventilation perforations informed by skin-temperature maps.

NIKELAB GYAKUSOU LUNAREPIC FLYKNIT

A unique take on the latest Nike Running footwear innovation, the NikeLab Gyakusou LunarEpic Flyknit features a mid-height collar for a locked-down fit and a contoured Lunarlon midsole with articulated laser cuts for a smooth transition from heel to toe. The laser-cut pods on the outsole aim to enhance cushioning and offer multi-surface traction.