Best Knit Shoes

Knit sneakers and athletic shoes are the latest trends taking the market by storm.

Athletes love them because they give comfort and support as well as protection while feeling more like a glove of the sock around your feet than and actual shoe.

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Why Knit Shoes

The techniques and materials used to manufacture knit shoes are radically simpler and less labor-intensive, then also the waste and effects on the environment are significantly reduced. Knit uppers are naturally more flexible, comfortable, breathable and lightweight, and the knit shoe industry is evolving into so many new technologies and techniques on a daily basis.

Here are a few of the most favored benefits of a Knit shoe;

• Breathability and elasticity are greatly improved with the knit fibers.
  
• The knit shoe is much more lightweight and offers a more glove-like and natural, minimalistic fit.
  
• Shoe knitting machines can support up to six or more colors in a single shoe.
  
• There is a variety of fiber choices in knit shoes each with their own unique features.
  
• You can find the knit construction in a large variety of shoe type, and not only in athletic shoes today.
  
• Clear TPU sheld are being designed today to protect the knit uppers from snagging.
  
• There are so many different patterns and decorative knit designs you can choose from.
  
• New technology is now even used to knit pads into the shoes for more comfort.
  

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Knitted Footwear Technology in Different Footwear Brands

• Nike – Nike is the initial developer of Knitted shoes with their Flyknit model in the Racer and trainer athletic shoes. Their aim at designing a shoe that is extremely lightweight, so as to be almost unnoticeable.

• Adidas – Adidas, however, developed a similar type of minimalistic knit footwear known as the Primeknit with single-layered construction, also aiming at being more lightweight.

• Puma – Puma has been enjoying major brand overhauls the last couple of years by aligning itself with celebrities and trendy artists, as such staying in stride with the knit technologies as well. The EvoKnit is Puma’s own knit technology model that is very lightweight with super durable characteristics. Their secret being that the knit is tighter in high abrasion areas and looser in areas requiring ventilation, this concept is much similar to the Primeknit from Adidas.

• Reebok – reebok is well known for its more classic silhouettes and suede or leather materials, though they are now also jumping on the knitted trend with their Flexweave design. The Flexweave method is used to improve the stability and durability of the shoes as well as providing better support.
  

With the footwear industries making sustainability and waste minimization more of a priority the use of fibers and knitting in footwear will become much more popular and widely available.

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Features of a Good Knit Sneaker

• Premium knit uppers with a dynamic lightweight and flexible glove-like fit.
  
• A padded tongue and collar for comfort.
  
• Foam, EVA or cushioned insole.
  
• Durable and high traction TPR or rubber outsole.
  
• Flywire cables for a secure fit.
  
• Seamless upper design for less irritation.
  
• A dual-density Midsole with 3 D foam.
  
• U-Shaped Max Air unit for cushioning.
  
• Bootie or low cut design.
  

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Reviews: The Best Knit Sneaker Brands and Models

Below are some of your best options when it come to knit sneakers and athletic footwear;

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Index Table: Top Rated Knit Sneakers