Sha’Carri Richardson Just Became the Fastest Woman in the World — And Nike’s Air Zoom Maxfly Spikes Carried Her Across the Finish Line
Claire Sullivan
Senior Beauty and Lifestyle Commerce Editor for Footwear and WWD
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Sha’Carri Richardson just became the fastest woman in the world, winning the 100-meter final during the World Athletics Championship in Budapest, Hungary. Nike’s Air Zoom Maxfly track and field distance spikes propelled her through the finish line in a record 10.65 seconds.
Take notes from the world’s fastest woman: These Nike spikes have record-setting energy return that caters to short-distance sprints, thanks to the snappy Zoom air units in these Nike running shoes, which absorbs impact and springs you forward. A carbon fiber plate ups the energy return, too, reducing the output required to rebound into the next stride.
The Air Zoom Maxfly shoes feature a soft synthetic upper that cuts a contoured fit. Nike designed the outsole of the spikes carefully, placing the removable spikes in key areas of contact with the track for stability and traction.
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Richardson is regularly seen sporting the Swoosh. Nike has sponsored Richardson since 2019, supporting the track star since she rose to fame as a freshman at Louisiana State University, and notably sticking with the athlete after a failed drug test in 2021.
Richardson isn’t the only sprinter to wear the Air Zoom Maxfly spikes during the World Athletics Championship 100-meter final; three other competitors wore the exact same pair of running shoes. Other athletes opted for spikes by Puma and Adidas.
World records aren’t required to take Richardson’s top Nike shoes for a spin. Shop the pair that Richardson wore while making history, plus more top Nike track and field shoes in the track star’s preferred colorway for your next personal best.
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Claire Sullivan is the Senior Beauty and Lifestyle Commerce Editor for WWD and Footwear News. She has over six years of experience as a writer and editor for national media outlets including Martha Stewart Living, Martha Stewart Weddings, InStyle, and Byrdie. She keeps her finger on the pulse of all things related to footwear, including the shoes of choice for top athletes like Sha’Carri Richardson. Learn more about us here.
