Never before has Nike offered a tennis shoe shaped directly by 3D modeling and precise design insights from the women’s game. The NikeCourt Air Zoom NXT was developed using data-driven modeling, highlighting the strong correlation between service performance and player ranking in the WTA.
Imagine a tennis shoe specifically engineered to enhance your service game through meticulous 3D design. Recognizing that elevation is crucial when serving, the Air Zoom NXT uses advanced 3D-modeled components—precision-placed plates, air bags, and carefully optimized material reduction—to help athletes gain that critical extra lift.
With this bold, technology-driven ambition, the Air Zoom NXT showcases how sophisticated 3D modeling and purposeful design can elevate athletes at every level: “Elevate All Athletes—Designed From Her, Created For All.”
Nike Air Zoom NXT Hard Court Tennis material study for 3 shoes. I set up the materials, lighting, and rendering scene.
Software: Maya, Photoshop, Vray
